Egypt’s manufacturing, extractive industries index up in March ’25

Egypt’s manufacturing and extractive industries index (excluding crude oil and petroleum products) recorded a 3.9 rise to reach 120.47 in March from 115.93 in February, the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported on Sunday.

The updated index methodology, implemented since January 2020, utilises the base year 2012/2013 and aligns with the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC Rev.4). It also incorporates the monthly producer price index for improved accuracy.

Industries Showing Growth

Food Products Indutry: In March, the index rose to 160.02 from 145.24 in February, representing a 10.18 per cent increase driven by increased demand during Ramadan.

Alkali metals: The index rose to 65.92 in March from 53.64 in February, marking a 22.89 per cent increase in response to market needs.

Industries Facing Declines

Tobacco Products: The index fell to 118.84 in March, down from 163.78 in February, registering a 27.44 per cent decrease amid reduced cigarette demand.

Printing and Reproducing Media: The index dropped sharply to 115.18 in March, from 134.61 in February, representing a 14.43 per cent decline following the end of school textbook contracts.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: M. S. Salama