Egypt’s logistics market to hit $14.66 bln by 2031 – Cabinet report
Sub-headline: Manufacturing remains biggest customer as e-commerce and private investment drive growth
Egypt’s freight and logistics market is projected to grow to $14.66 billion by 2031 from $10.93 billion in 2025, driven by manufacturing, infrastructure investment, and expanding e-commerce, according to a Cabinet report released on Tuesday.
The report by the Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC), the Cabinet’s think tank, cited estimates from market research firm Mordor Intelligence forecasting the sector will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.04 per cent between 2026 and 2031.
The IDSC said continued investment in highways, railways, ports, and air cargo infrastructure, alongside the digitalisation of customs procedures, was strengthening Egypt’s supply chain network and supporting the country’s ambition to become a regional logistics hub.
Manufacturing accounted for 31.22 per cent of Egypt’s logistics market in 2025, reflecting demand for imported industrial inputs and exports of finished goods, while freight transport represented 59.73 per cent of the sector, the report said.
Wholesale and retail logistics are expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period, driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce and rising demand for express delivery, reverse logistics, and smart warehousing services.
The report also highlighted Egypt’s digital reforms, including the Nafeza single-window customs platform and the wider adoption of warehouse management systems, saying the measures had helped shorten customs clearance times and reduce logistics costs.
The logistics sector employed about 2.9 million people, or 8.7 per cent of Egypt’s workforce, in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its role as one of the country’s largest employers, the report said.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English