DAR ES SALAAM – A delegation of 23 leading Egyptian companies is set to visit Tanzania from February 1st to 6th, 2025, in a bid to bolster trade relations and expand Egypt's export market within the East African nation. The trade mission is a joint initiative organized by the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers and the Export Council for Building Materials, Refractories, and Metallurgical Industries.
Key sectors represented in the delegation include chemicals, building materials, and metallurgical products. Egyptian businesses see significant potential in the Tanzanian market, particularly in areas like plastics, rubber, fertilizers, pesticides, detergents, construction materials, and various metal products.
"Tanzania presents considerable opportunities for Egyptian exporters," stated Eng. Khaled Abou El Makarem, Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers. He highlighted sectors like plastics, rubber, fertilizers, and various chemical products as having strong potential for growth.
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Ahmed Hafez, Chairman of the Export Council for Building Materials, Refractories, and Metallurgical Industries, pointed to Tanzania's thriving construction sector as a prime target for Egyptian companies specializing in iron, steel, aluminum, marble, granite, ceramics, and insulation materials. He emphasized the alignment of these products with Tanzania's ongoing infrastructure development projects.
Data indicates a positive trend in Egyptian exports to Tanzania. Mr. Mohamed Mageed, Executive Director of the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, noted that chemical and building material products constituted 19% of Egypt's total exports to Tanzania in 2024.
Mr. Ahmed Abdel Fattah, Acting Executive Director of the Export Council for Building Materials, Refractories, and Metallurgical Industries, emphasized that this trade mission is part of a larger Egyptian strategy to penetrate high-growth African markets, with Tanzania being a key focus. A series of business-to-business (B2B) meetings are scheduled for February 4th to facilitate networking and deal-making.
Mr. Yehia El Menshawi, Business Development and International Cooperation Manager at the Chemicals and Fertilizers Export Council, acknowledged the crucial role of the Egyptian Commercial Office in Tanzania, led by Mr. Mohamed Attia, in coordinating the mission. He mentioned extensive preparations over the past month to ensure productive engagements between the participating companies.
Mr. Omar Mansour, Trade Missions and Promotion Officer at the Export Council for Building Materials, stressed the competitive edge of Egyptian products. He believes that Tanzanian businesses seeking high-quality goods at competitive prices will find Egyptian offerings particularly attractive.
Egypt's current exports to Tanzania include a diverse range of products, from chemical products, paints, and plastics to building materials like cement, ceramics, and iron and steel products. This trade mission reflects Egypt's commitment to deepening economic ties with Tanzania, exploring new avenues for trade and investment, and securing sustainable growth for its exports within the African continent.
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