The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center has highlighted a report by Fitch Solutions titled “Egypt Construction Outlook,” which expects the sector to experience accelerated growth during fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, driven primarily by strong activity in major infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy, utilities and transportation sectors.
The report noted that this momentum reflects the government’s continued focus on developing national infrastructure networks and strengthening economic capabilities through investments in strategic sectors.
According to Fitch Solutions’ projections, real growth in Egypt’s construction sector is expected to rise from 4.1 per cent in FY 2024/2025 to 5.6 per cent in 2026/2027, before increasing further to 6.6 per cent in 2027/2028.
Over the medium term, the sector is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 6.3 per cent between 2026 and 2035. The anticipated growth is attributed to a combination of economic recovery and long-term structural factors, including rapid urbanization and rising demand for transport, energy and infrastructure networks.
The report also pointed to continued strong activity in Egypt’s construction market, supported by large-scale industrial and urban development projects, including mixed-use developments designed to meet growing demand for residential, commercial and service spaces.
Transport infrastructure prospects remain positive as well, driven by ongoing investments in container terminals and port expansion projects along the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea coasts, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a regional hub for transshipment and logistics services.
The report concluded that large-scale urban development projects, including the New Administrative Capital and coastal developments such as Alam El-Roum and Ras El-Hekma, will remain key drivers of construction activity in Egypt over the long term.
