How Egypt’s $565b construction pipeline will transform economy

Egypt’s construction sector is surging, with a pipeline valued at $565.5 billion in planned future projects and $120 billion currently under construction. That makes Egypt the third-largest construction market in the MENA region, trailing only Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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  $120 billion already under construction

  
  


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  $565.5 billion in future development pipeline

  
  


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  Growth driven by both foundational works—residential, offices, commercial—and large-scale public infrastructure like energy and transport

  
  

Knight Frank’s research finds strong investor appetite in sectors aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030: chemical plants, power generation, and transport infrastructure, including the New Administrative Capital and New Alamein.

Over 51% of future developments are still in the planning phase and 39% in design—presenting early‐entry opportunities in feasibility, design, and advisory services for specialized firms.