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Manufacturing Rises, No Fuel Price Hike, Sugar Exports Surge

Egypt's manufacturing index climbs, government holds fuel prices steady, and sugar byproduct exports position Egypt as a global leader.

Florent Kalfon · 25 October 2026 · 7 articles read

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Business conditions in Egypt are improving with a rise in manufacturing output and stable fuel prices, which support economic stability. Increased sugar byproduct exports further enhance Egypt's trade position.

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In this briefing Mohamed Adel · Council of Ministers of Egypt · Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics · Manufacturing in Egypt · Food Export Council · Agriculture in Egypt

Regulation

Energy
Public sector

Government maintains current fuel and electricity prices

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The Egyptian government will not increase electricity or fuel prices at this stage, according to Mohamed Adel, spokesperson for the Council of Ministers. The decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on citizens amid rising global energy costs. This move is part of the government's broader strategy to manage energy costs and maintain economic stability.

Impact Energy consumers and businesses reliant on fuel and electricity benefit from stable costs, aiding financial planning and stability.

Sources: Sada El Balad ↗

Markets

Manufacturing
Mining

Manufacturing index rises 4.5% in August, says CAPMAS

Egypt’s manufacturing and extractive industries production index rose by 4.5% in August 2026, reaching 129.31 compared to 123.80 in July, according to preliminary data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). This increase excludes crude oil and petroleum products. The rise indicates a positive trend in the manufacturing and extractive sectors, which are critical to the country's economic growth.

Impact Manufacturers and extractive industries benefit from increased production, potentially leading to higher revenues and economic growth.

Sources: Amwal Al Ghad ↗

Trade

Agriculture

Egypt ranks second in global sugar byproduct exports

Egypt has become the world’s second-largest exporter of sugar byproducts, including beet pulp and sugar cane bagasse, accounting for about one-fifth of global trade in this category in 2025. The country exported approximately 889,000 metric tons worth USD 176 million (EGP 9.7 billion), according to the Food Export Council. This growth highlights Egypt's expanding role in the global agricultural trade market.

Impact Agricultural exporters gain from increased global demand for sugar byproducts, enhancing revenue and trade balance.

Sources: Egyptian Streets ↗

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