Egypt Targets $100 Billion in Non-Oil Exports - Minister

Egypt is targeting a major expansion in non-oil exports, aiming to raise them to $100 billion under the country’s National Industrial Strategy 2026–2030, according to Industry Minister Khaled Hashem.

Speaking during a press conference, the minister said the strategy is designed to build a strong and integrated industrial base capable of competing regionally and globally, while positioning Egypt as a leading hub within international value chains.

Hashem explained that the strategy was developed in partnership with the private sector, including the Federation of Egyptian Industries, chambers of commerce, export councils, and members of the government’s economic ministerial group. The goal, he said, is to create balanced industrial growth that supports long-term economic development.

The minister outlined several key programmes included in the strategy, such as the industrial map initiative, productive village development, support for struggling factories, legislative and regulatory reforms, institutional modernization within the Ministry of Industry, supplier development programmes, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

A central component of the plan is the “industrial map” programme, which focuses on identifying priority sectors through a data-driven framework. The approach is intended to direct industrial efforts toward high-impact sectors with strong growth potential.

According to Hashem, the framework balances short-term growth opportunities with long-term industrial modernization, while also helping deepen local value chains and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.

The strategy aims to provide a clearer foundation for industrial policymaking, resource allocation, and targeted industrial expansion by combining current production capabilities with future economic opportunities.