Egypt Freight and Logistics - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Government infrastructure investments worth USD 1.33 billion in Egypt are leading to smoother supply chains

• To strengthen the road network, the government invested over EGP 33 billion (USD 1.33 billion) in 2022 to develop main roads in new cities, totaling about 1,350 km. The country had aimed for a 27.5% increase in investments in the transport sector in the fiscal year 2022-2023, comprising road infrastructure. These initiatives would ease the delivery of courier, express, and parcel through road networks. Several players use electric vehicles for deliveries in Egypt.
• In August 2023, the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Nigeria commenced the construction of a new warehouse for strategic commodities in Luxor. This warehouse, built on 10 feddans, is estimated to cost EGP 1.5 billion (USD 48.52 million). It is part of the initial phase of a plan to establish 7 strategic warehouses across the country. These warehouses will store over 30 essential commodities, including wheat, rice, and meat, in various regions. The first phase involves constructing warehouses in Suez, Fayoum in Upper Egypt, Sharqiya in the Nile Delta, and Luxor in the southern part of the country.

Egypt Freight and Logistics Market Trends

Egypt has increased its focus on infrastructure developments with launch of new initiatives across the years

• Egypt's economy is set to grow more slowly in 2024 due to conditions attached to a USD 8 billion IMF support package, but growth is expected to accelerate in 2025. The Gaza crisis slashed Suez Canal revenue and slowed tourism growth in 2023, key sources of foreign income. However, Egypt received an unexpected financial boost in February 2024 by selling Mediterranean coastal development rights to Abu Dhabi for USD 24 billion. This was followed by a currency depreciation and an IMF program. Consequently, the transport and storage sectors contribution to GDP will witness slow growth in 2024.
• In January 2024, Egypt introduced an extensive economic strategy spanning from 2024 to 2030, focusing on various facets of the economy and overall quality of life. Key aspects of the economic strategy like elevating green public investments to at least 75% of total public investments by 2030, generating 7-8 million job opportunities, with 5 million in infrastructure and Suez Canal projects and targeting a 15% annual rise in infrastructure investments throughout 2024-2030, are expected to boost GDP contribution from transport and storage sector from 2024-2030.

Supply concerns due to the Russia-Ukraine War caused oil prices to rise, increasing retail diesel prices as well

• In March 2024, the Egyptian government implemented a fuel price hike, a move expected to compound inflationary pressures on an already burdened populace. Diesel prices, crucial for transportation, increased from EGP 8.5 (USD 0.18) to EGP 10 (USD 0.21) per liter. Additionally, the price of 95 octane gasoline, a staple for many, rose to EGP 13.5 (USD 0.29) per liter from EGP 12.5 (USD 0.27). These increases in fuel prices are anticipated to further strain consumer purchasing power and contribute to elevated inflation rates.
• As of April 2024, Egypt aims to increase its daily crude oil production by 9% during fiscal year 2024-2025, raising it from the current 580,000 barrels per day to 637,000 barrels per day. Several foreign companies are poised to invest approximately USD 4 billion in oil development and exploration projects across the country in the upcoming fiscal year, focusing particularly on the Western Desert and the Gulf of Suez regions. The anticipated boost in domestic crude oil production is projected to contribute to stabilizing fuel prices in the future.

Egypt Freight and Logistics Industry Overview

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