Egypt’s government has outlined an ambitious plan to significantly boost investment in the manufacturing sector during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with an allocation target of EGP 252.8 billion, representing a 154.1 percent increase from the EGP 99.5 billion recorded in 2023/2024.
The investment framework, published as part of the Economic and Social Development Plan for 2025/2026, positions the private sector as the primary engine of industrial expansion, with approximately 83 percent of targeted manufacturing investments expected to be funded by private enterprises. Public investment is forecast to constitute the remaining 16.9 percent of the total, reinforcing the government’s strategic emphasis on private-sector-led growth.
According to the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, the substantial increase reflects a concerted effort by Egyptian authorities to accelerate industrial output, enhance competitiveness, and deepen value chains within the domestic economy. The plan aligns with broader national goals to bolster manufacturing’s role in economic diversification and to increase its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), export performance, and employment generation.
The government’s investment strategy also underscores the importance of improving the business environment to attract additional local and foreign investment partnerships over the coming years. By streamlining regulatory frameworks, enhancing industrial infrastructure, and incentivising private participation, policymakers aim to sustain momentum in both traditional and emerging manufacturing sub-sectors.
Non-petroleum manufacturing is expected to account for the largest share of the sector’s activity, reflecting strong demand for value-added outputs and exportable goods. The plan’s document reaffirms the sector’s pivotal role in Egypt’s broader economic transformation and structural reform agenda, including alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.
Industry stakeholders have broadly welcomed the emphasis on private investment and structural expansion, viewing the targets as a signal of Egypt’s intent to develop a more competitive and diversified industrial base capable of responding to both regional and global market opportunities.
