Egypt’s manufacturing, extractive industries index rises 4.5% in August – CAPMAS

Egypt’s manufacturing and extractive industries production index, excluding crude oil and petroleum products, rose 4.5 per cent in August 2026 to 129.31, compared with 123.80 in July, according to preliminary data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Sunday.

The ready-made garments manufacturing index increased 12.01 per cent to 282.78 in August, up from 252.45 in July, driven by market demand.

The paper and paper products manufacturing index also rose 4.36 per cent to 78.83, compared with 75.54 in July, amid continued preparations for the school season.

Meanwhile, the chemicals and chemical products manufacturing index declined 6.53 per cent to 94.42 in August, down from 101.01 in July, as some factories halted operations for maintenance.

The motor vehicles manufacturing index fell 5.55 per cent to 426.09 in August, compared with 451.15 in July.