We provide clear and practical market intelligence on Egypt’s business environment. Our work delivers the critical market information to support your business planning and decision-making.
Entering a new market begins with reducing the unfamiliarity—getting to know the local dynamics so that the market is no longer a complete unknown. In this regard, market research is an essential step toward successful entry.
Egypt offers strategic access to regional markets through trade agreements and its location as a gateway to Africa and the Middle East. With a large population, cost-competitive workforce, and ongoing economic reforms, it presents strong potential for growth in industrial and service sectors.
In Egypt, it can provide valuable insights into your market potential, competitive landscape, and sector-specific developments. However, research in emerging markets like Egypt comes with its own complexities. Reliable sources of information may be limited, and conducting primary research often requires navigating local nuances and ensuring access to key stakeholders and subject-matter experts. As FMC Group, we provide straightforward, customized insights to help you navigate the Egyptian market with confidence.
In addition to Egypt, we also provide market research services for Turkey, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Tunisia.
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Ms. Berna Y. Gurleyen
Head of Competence Centre Research Services
Market visits in Egypt allow companies to get a direct feel for the business environment and discuss opportunities face-to-face, with guidance from our local consultants. It’s a practical alternative for limited budgets or a useful extension to market research.
We organize every aspect of the visit—from airport pick-up to scheduling meetings—especially helpful in navigating through Greater Cairo, Alexandria and Borg El Arab and Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Online alternatives can be arranged for clients who cannot travel.
Our opportunity screening service identifies and evaluates potential customers in Egypt. We create a tailored contact list and conduct interviews to assess direct interest and relevance. Clients often follow up with the identified leads.
Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital: Cairo
Government type: Presidential republic
Head of state: President Abdel Fattah EL-SISI (since 8 June 2014)
Head of government: Presidential republic
Land mass: 995,450 sqkm
Sea and water: 6,000 sqkm
Currency: Egyptian pounds (EGP)
Major urban areas: 22,183 million CAIRO (capital), 5,588 million Alexandria, 778,000 Bur Sa’id (2023)
Language: Arabic (official, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Tamazight
Time zone: UTC + 3
Telephone code: +20
Climate: Desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
National holidays: Revolution Day, Jul. 23, 1952
Disclaimer: Although we carefully researched and compiled the above information, we do not give any guarantee with respect to the actuality, correctness, and completeness)
Neighboring countries: Between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula
Coastline: 2,450 km
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Population: 116,538,258 (2024)
Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 74 years (women) (2023)
Population density: 117.1/sqkm (2024)
Population growth rate: 1.6% (2024)
Population distribution: Approximately 95% of the population lives within 20 km (12 mi) of the Nile River and its delta; vast areas of the country remain sparsely populated or uninhabited.
Labor force: 33,749 million (2024)
Disclaimer: Although we carefully researched and compiled the above information, we do not give any guarantee with respect to the actuality, correctness, and completeness)
GDP in current prices: USD 383.11 billion (2024)
GDP growth: 2.4% (2024)
GDP per capita: USD 3.57 thousands (2024)
Unemployment: 7.2% (2024)
Inflation: 33.3% (2024)
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Total exports: USD 44,846,871 thousands (2024)
Total imports: USD 94,697,971 thousands (2024)
Trade balance: USD -49,851,100 thousands (2024)
Main exports: Mineral fuels, mineral oils, natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, electrical machinery, edible fruit and nuts, plastics.
Main imports: Mineral fuels, mineral oils, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances, cereals, electrical machinery and equipment, iron and steel.
Disclaimer: Although we carefully researched and compiled the above information, we do not give any guarantee with respect to the actuality, correctness, and completeness)
According to the 2025 World Investment Report 2025 published by UNCTAD:
FDI: USD 46,578 million (2024)
FDI stock: USD 205,243 million (2024)
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Total telephone subscriptions (fixed lines): 12,475 mn (2023)
Total mobile line subscriptions: 106 mn (2023)
Internet country code: .eg
Broadband – fixed subscriptions: 13.6 million (2023)
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Number of airports: 73 (2025)
Total railways: 5,085 km (2014)
Major seaports: Ain Sukhna Terminal, Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria), As Suways, Bur Sa’id, Damietta, Ras Shukhier.
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95B Merghany St., Heliopolis, 11361 Cairo, Egypt
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