Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with a number of ceramic and porcelain manufacturers to discuss the key challenges facing the sector and explore potential solutions to support its growth and sustainability. Manufacturers also highlighted the difficulty of upgrading production equipment and improving operational efficiency due to limited liquidity, in addition to customs restrictions imposed by some countries on Egyptian ceramic and porcelain exports. At the beginning of the meeting, Hashem reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing the ceramic industry and increasing the local component in its products in order to enhance competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. The minister stressed the importance of reaching an agreement between ceramic and porcelain manufacturers, the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), and the Ministry of Petroleum on a legal framework to restructure outstanding natural gas debts owed by companies. Accordingly, the minister instructed the ministry’s Industry Affairs sector to prepare a detailed study on domestic demand for ceramic and porcelain products, including production levels and consumption trends.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 09, 2026 17:24 UTC