
Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea has revealed that the country’s food industries sector provides 24.5% to GDP, making it one of the most important productive sectors in the national economy.
It provides the needs of the local market as well as ensuring exports to regional and global markets. The sector’s investments amount to about EGP 500bn, and, in addition to its GDP contributions, provides 23.2% of employment in Egypt.