Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, underscored the strategic importance of the fertilizers industry in supporting food security, agricultural productivity and industrial growth.
This came during the minister’s speech in the opening of the 32nd Annual International Fertilizers Conference & Exhibition on Tuesday.
Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and themed “Sustainable Environment and Safe Food”, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders, investors and international organisations to discuss the future of the fertilizers sector.
Minister Hashem described the forum as one of the region’s leading specialised events, as it provides a platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing the latest technological developments in fertilizers production.
He noted that the industry has become increasingly important amid growing global concerns over food security, environmental sustainability and resilient supply chains.
The minister highlighted Egypt’s efforts to expand agricultural production through major national projects, including the New Delta and Mostaqbal Misr initiatives. He stressed, in this respect, that fertilizers remain a critical input for maximising productivity and supporting sustainable agricultural development.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to industrial development as a key driver of economic growth, pointing to the Ministry of Industry’s strategy to increase Egypt’s industrial exports to $100 billion by 2030 through attracting investment, localising advanced technologies and deepening domestic manufacturing.
Despite the recent geopolitical tensions and the volatility in global energy markets, Hashem said the government had ensured uninterrupted energy supply to industrial producers, enabling fertilizer manufacturers to maintain production, meet domestic demand and support export growth.
Egypt’s chemical and fertilizers exports increased 7% to reach approximately $9.4 billion in 2025, compared with 2024. Fertilizers account for roughly one-third of the country’s chemical exports, which shows Egypt’s strong position in global markets.
