Overview
| . | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Market Size | 803 | 883 | 891 |
| Total Local Production | 602 | 662 | 728 |
| Total Exports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Imports | 201 | 221 | 242 |
| Imports from the U.S. | 50 | 55 | 60 |
(Exchange rate used: 1 USD = LE 5.75. Values are in
millions of U.S. Dollars. Figures listed are unofficial
estimates.)
Until recently, port services in Egypt were almost entirely
controlled by public sector entities. This state-owned
management resulted in increased overhead for both exported and
imported commodities, thus making Egyptian products less
competitive in international markets in addition to increasing
the final costs for imported goods. The private sector is
now allowed to participate in shipping services, including
shipping agencies, warehousing, onshore stevedoring, and
container handling.
Best Products/Services
- Establishment of ports and marinas on a BOT/BOOT Basis, including specialized terminals for oil, chemicals, molasses, lumber, and coke.
- Container terminal construction and operation.
Opportunities
Marketing of two new ports recently inaugurated: the Ain Sokhna Port, and the Suez Canal Container Terminal of the East Port-Said Port. Concessions exist for operating and managing a new passenger and train terminal at Port of Alexandria.
Resources
Commercial Service in Egypt: http://www.buyusa.gov/egypt/en/
U.S. Embassy: http://usembassy.egnet.net
USAID: http://www.usaid-eg.org/
World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt: http://www.amcham.org.eg
Egyptian Government Web Portal: http://www.egypt.gov.eg/english/
Contact for the Commercial Specialist in charge of the Port Development Services Sector: John Abdelnour, john.abdelnour@mail.doc.gov