El-Gamal highlighted that the state’s efforts are clearly
reflected in the launch of the National Handicrafts Strategy, announced by the
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA). The strategy
aims to increase Egypt’s handicraft exports to about USD 600 million by 2030.
He also pointed to the government’s plans to raise agricultural and food
exports to USD 19 billion within the same framework, targeting a total of USD
145 billion in exports in the coming period.
He added that Egypt’s chemical industry exports recorded
approximately USD 4.6 billion during the first half of 2025, achieving a 13%
growth compared to the same period in 2024. He explained that fertilizers,
plastics, and inorganic chemicals top the list of exports by value, and annual
exports are expected to exceed USD 10 billion this year, with the European
Union being the main destination, followed by Arab countries.
The representative emphasized the importance of aligning
efforts with the Economic and Social Development Plan for FY 2025/2026, which
outlines clear targets to boost export value and improve its structure through
market diversification, promoting manufacturing for export, and localizing
value-added supply chains. He also stressed that the plan prioritizes digital
transformation in the foreign trade sector and the enhancement of
public-private partnerships in export development, reflecting the state’s
vision to increase the contribution of exports to GDP and support monetary
stability.