Driven by massive infrastructure and urban development projects, Egypt’s construction sector continues to expand.
Egypt holds a dominant regional position, ranking as the world’s 19th-largest steel producer (1st in the Arab world) and the 11th-largest cement producer (2nd in the Arab region).
Overview of Building Materials Exports
In 2025, the building materials sector became a cornerstone of Egypt’s trade economy:
Total Export Value: Reached $14.9 billion, up from $9.4 billion in 2024.
Growth Rate: Witnessed a massive 37% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth.
Share of Exports: Accounted for 30% of Egypt’s total national exports.
Global Reach: Penetrated over 160 international markets, led by the UAE, Switzerland, and Libya.
Egypt Cement Sector Performance (FY 2024/25)
Despite strong domestic production and sales, cement export revenues saw a slight contraction in 2025.
Production & Sales: Cement production jumped 23% YoY to 54.98 million tons in FY2024/25. Domestic sales grew by 10.4% to reach 44.7 million tons.
Local Prices: The average domestic price for cement was EGP 4,070 per ton, fluctuating between a low of EGP 3,500 in January and a peak of EGP 4,409 in October.
Export Value: Cement and clinker exports fell 8% YoY to $837.3 million (down from $909.8 million in 2024).
Top Export Markets: Products reached 100 global markets. Libya was the top importer ($146.4 million / 17.5%), followed by Palestine ($121.1 million / 14.5%) to aid Gaza reconstruction efforts.
Egypt Iron and Steel Sector Performance (2025)
The Egyptian steel industry faced a slowdown in both production volume and export revenues during 2025.
Production & Sales: Reinforcement steel production dropped 7% YoY to 8.4 million tons. Consequently, local sales dipped by 4.3% to 6.7 million tons.
Local Prices: The average market price for reinforcement steel stood at EGP 40,482 per ton. Prices peaked in January at EGP 37,958 and hit their lowest point in July at EGP 32,150.
Export Value: Iron and steel exports experienced an 18% YoY decline, totaling $1.82 billion.
Top Export Markets: Steel exports entered over 85 international markets. Türkiye led as the top destination ($274.5 million / 15.1%), followed by Brazil (8.8%) and Lebanon (7.1%).
