Top 10 processed food companies from Egypt
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The processed food industry in Egypt is a significant contributor to the country's economy, with over 7,000 food processing and manufacturing companies generating sales of $22 billion in 2017. The processed, manufactured food sector in Egypt is fragmented, with packaged food dominating the industry. Dairy is the largest sector, with $3 billion in sales.
The food industry sector is the third-largest exporting sector. It accounts for 14% of Egypt's total exports and contributes 24.5% of GDP, accommodating 23.3% of the country's workforce and providing about 7 million job opportunities. Egypt imported approximately $6.3 billion in food ingredients in 2019, with the leading suppliers being Brazil, Ukraine, Argentina, Kenya, Netherlands, Russia, and China.
The sector has witnessed significant growth and development in recent years, with the number of companies increasing from 4,000 to 17,000 and the sector's total investments amounting to approximately EGP 500bn. The industry is capable of achieving entire production operations locally due to raw materials vertical integration, in addition to Egypt's geographical location and its proximity to global markets. The sector has witnessed a remarkable improvement in exports and quality systems, besides a noticeable variation in export markets.
The food industry sector is the third-largest exporting sector. It accounts for 14% of Egypt's total exports and contributes 24.5% of GDP, accommodating 23.3% of the country's workforce and providing about 7 million job opportunities. Egypt imported approximately $6.3 billion in food ingredients in 2019, with the leading suppliers being Brazil, Ukraine, Argentina, Kenya, Netherlands, Russia, and China.
The sector has witnessed significant growth and development in recent years, with the number of companies increasing from 4,000 to 17,000 and the sector's total investments amounting to approximately EGP 500bn. The industry is capable of achieving entire production operations locally due to raw materials vertical integration, in addition to Egypt's geographical location and its proximity to global markets. The sector has witnessed a remarkable improvement in exports and quality systems, besides a noticeable variation in export markets.
| Company | Founded | Company description |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Juhayna Food Industries is specialized in producing, processing and packaging milk, yoghurt, juice and juice concentrate. | |
| 1996 | Edita Food Industries was established in 1996 with 2800 employees and works in the field of food industries (croissants, cakes, salty snacks, etc.). | |
| 1973 | Various food processing activities, such as processed meat, bakery, vegetables, fruit juices, fruit jam and milk. | |
| 1999 | Egypt Foods Group was established in 1999 and is manufacturing Confectionery, snacks and Chips products. | |
| 1985 | Known in the industry for having very high quality raw milk and fruits, the family decided to launch their own line of premium milk and juice. | |
| 2006 | NSC operates and manages a world class beet sugar extraction plant and refinery producing white sugar and its associated byproducts,fodder and molasse | |
| 1985 | Sakr for International Investment has worked under the name of El Ryada Trade Company since 1985. | |
| 1985 | Producer of dairy products. Importer of dairy ingredients and cheese packaging materials. | |
| 1999 | Harvest is an innovator in the canning in Egypt and the Middle East. | |
| 1986 | Regina produces high quality pasta for different consumer segments and has managed to regionally become a market leader. |
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This compilation of the companies has been made to the best of our knowledge and belief. We have made every effort to obtain the information from reliable and up-to-date sources and to reproduce it as accurately as possible. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information. We are grateful for additions and corrections, which you are welcome to send to sales@egypt-business.com. The selection of companies is based on the number of employees, the revenue, and the number of online visitors.