Cement Prices Stabilize After Gradual Increases
Ahmed Al-Zeiny, head of the Building Materials Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that Egypt’s cement market is witnessing a state of relative stability as of Saturday, August 2, 2025. This comes after a series of price increases ranging from EGP 50 to EGP 200 per ton, depending on the manufacturer and product type offered to consumers.
Average Price Reaches EGP 4,000 per Ton
The average factory price of cement currently stands at EGP 3,820 per ton, while retail prices reach around EGP 4,000 per ton in most governorates. Final prices may vary slightly based on transportation costs and distribution margins. Despite the recent increase, cement remains widely available across the local market, helping to limit price fluctuations.
Abundant Supply and Limited Movement Expected
Market indicators suggest a continued abundance of cement supply in Egypt, which supports the stability of prices among distributors nationwide. Forecasts indicate that prices are likely to remain stable, with a slight possibility of an uptick in the near future, especially as domestic pricing is influenced by production rates, export trends, and local demand.
Cement: A Key Component in Construction
Cement remains a fundamental material in the construction sector, essential for all building projects regardless of scale. Any price fluctuations directly impact the cost of housing and infrastructure development across the country.
Significant Growth in Cement Exports
Egypt’s cement exports have experienced remarkable growth over recent years, increasing from $465 million in 2021 to $670 million in 2022, a 44% increase. In 2023, exports rose further to $770 million, and during the first ten months of 2024, they reached $780 million, marking a 12% growth compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Export Council for Building Materials.
Egypt currently exports cement to approximately 95 countries, with African nations leading the list of top importers.
Domestic Production on the Rise in 2024
According to the Central Bank of Egypt, local cement production increased from 23.3 million tons (January–July 2023) to 25.39 million tons during the same period in 2024 — an increase of 2.091 million tons. This expansion reflects the rising production capacity of the Egyptian cement industry, reinforcing local supply and boosting export potential.
