Egypt's ministry of industry has unveiled on Monday 28 investment opportunities across key industrial sectors in a bid to expand local manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and position the country as a regional hub for advanced industries. The ministry said the opportunities were chosen based on a set of criteria, including availability of raw materials, labour costs, energy resources, production technologies and domestic demand. The plan also reflects Egypt's commitment to the green transition and digital transformation. The 28 priority industries are: 1. Solar energy components – manufacturing photovoltaic cells, storage batteries, inverters, solar tracking systems, smart monitoring software, transparent panels, printable solar sheets, and advanced storage technologies. 2. Automobiles and parts – electric vehicles, tyres, engines, steering and suspension systems, braking systems, glass, bus and car frames, discs, batteries for EVs and fuel cars, lighting systems, and smart electronics. 3. Industrial software and automation tools – AI and machine learning solutions for factories, smart healthcare systems, autonomous driving applications, intelligent electronics software, and AI-driven e-commerce tools. 4. Wind power components – motors, turbines, inverters, towers, transformers, control systems, storage solutions, and monitoring equipment. 5. Water treatment and desalination components – reverse osmosis membranes, high-pressure pumps, filtration systems, tanks, electrical and control units, chemical treatment systems, power generators, monitoring devices, and quality-control technologies. 6. Infant formula production – full-cycle production from raw milk collection to pasteurisation, nutrient fortification, drying, packaging, and distribution. 7. Aluminium products – extrusion profiles, foil, sheets, cladding, wiring, industrial spare parts, containers, and heat-treated aluminium and anodised products. 8. Electrical transformers – advanced insulators, cooling systems, smart switches, dry transformers, high-voltage equipment and precision measurement technologies. 9. Seamless pipes – including corrugated, corrosion-resistant and thermally insulated types. 10. Pumps and electric motors – water pumps (horizontal and submersible), motors for household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners and high-performance mixers. 11. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics – based on cultivation of medicinal plants and essential oils for producing medicines and personal care products. 12. Polyester production – high-performance fibres, heat-resistant and fire-retardant polyester, glass-fibre reinforced polyester, and recycled polyester. 13. Soda ash – production of sodium carbonate, used in detergents, food processing and water treatment, with sodium hydroxide and bicarbonate as by-products. 14. Electric motors – including high-efficiency synchronous motors, linear motors, permanent magnet motors, turbines, and specialised industrial motors. 15. Power generators – gas-powered high-efficiency units, large turbines, portable emergency generators, hybrid fuel systems, and solar-based generators. 16. Printing inks – for paper and plastic applications. 17. Electrical appliances and components – smart switches, advanced lighting sockets, heat-resistant outlets, industrial transformers, smart fuses, WiFi-controlled lighting, protective switches, and capacitors. 18. Recyclable materials – bio-plastics, biodegradable packaging, e-waste recycling, advanced metal recovery, eco-friendly bags, and recycling of glass and paper. 19. Chillers for central air conditioning – absorption-based, dry-cooling and ammonia systems, solar-electric hybrid models, remote-controlled smart chillers, and AI-based performance monitoring systems. 20. Elevators and escalators – smart lifts with remote control, solar-powered elevators, energy-efficient escalators, lightweight residential lifts, fire-resistant escalators, and multi-function control systems. 21. Advanced surveillance and audio systems – surround sound systems, AI-powered security cameras, integrated audio for smart buildings, thermal imaging, 4K video surveillance, and 3D sound technology. 22. Advanced robotics – industrial robots for assembly, medical robots for surgery, smart logistics robots for storage and delivery, and automated cleaning robots. 23. Green hydrogen – production using solar and wind energy, low-cost storage technologies, electrolysis using clean power, and hydrogen as a transport and industrial fuel. 24. Petrochemicals – including PVC, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), PET, polyurethane (PU), and synthetic rubber. 25. Textiles – ready-made garments, fabrics and yarns from natural and synthetic fibres, recycled polyester fabrics, and recycling of textile industry waste. 26. Food industries – organic and gluten-free foods, plant-based meats, frozen/healthy ready meals, dairy alternatives such as almond milk, specialised dietary foods, protein-enriched snacks, whey protein, and citric acid production. 27. Leather industries – footwear, bags, apparel, and belts, 3D-printed leather products, customised leather furniture, and recycling of tannery waste for textile dyes and industrial gelatin. 28. Iron and steel – rebar, flat steel, hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets, cast iron, steel pipes, stainless steel, and recycling of metallurgical by-products for use in water treatment and specialised fertilisers. Broader strategy The ministry said the initiative follows directives from Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir, aimed at attracting new capital and technology to priority industries. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
