Egypt to Draw Up Roadmap Targeting USD 100 Billion in Exports over the Next Three Years

According to media reports, the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Nevine Gamea, recently met with officials of the country’s exportation councils to draw up a Roadmap for Egypt to expand its exports up to USD 100 billion a year, within the next three years.

Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, recently stated that the country hoped to increase its annual exports by making full use of the industrial sector’s capabilities. To achieve the cumulative target of USD 100 billion, the Roadmap lays out plans to increase export rates in different international markets, with a special focus on the African region. Suggestions including reconsidering energy prices for the industrial sector, facilitating logis...