Editing Economy of Egypt (section)

==== Chemical products ====
[[File:Edfu 23.JPG|thumb|An industrial complex near [[Edfu]].]]
The chemical industry in Egypt is one of the country’s largest, comprising seven key subsectors: plastics, rubber, paper, detergents, paints, miscellaneous chemicals, fertilizers, and glass. The petrochemical segment alone accounts for approximately 12% of Egypt's industrial output.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.investinegypt.gov.eg/english/pages/exploremap.aspx?secId=105 | title=Investment Map of Egypt | publisher=Invest in Egypt | access-date=27 February 2025 }}</ref>

The sector is forecast to generate $9 billion in exports by the end of 2024, with growth supported by abundant raw materials and foreign investments. The government aims to enhance competitiveness by focusing on infrastructure, technological advancements, and export incentives. The sector also benefits from Egypt’s participation in regional trade agreements, helping to further expand its export market and strengthen its global position.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arabfinance.com/News/newdetails/14935 | title=Chemical Industry: Transforming Egypt’s Economy | publisher=Arab Finance | access-date=27 February 2025 }}</ref>

Abu Qir Fertilizers Company is one of Egypt and the [[MENA]] region's largest nitrogen fertilizer producers, accounting for nearly 50% of Egypt's nitrogen fertilizer output. Established in 1976, its first ammonia-urea production facility is located in Abu Qir, 20 kilometers east of Alexandria. Egypt Basic Industries Corporation (EBIC) is also a leading ammonia producer in the country.<ref name="Viktorov 2021 k485">{{cite web | last=Viktorov | first=Andrey | title=Abu Qir Fertilizers plans to revamp one of its urea plants | website=Fertilizer Daily | date=April 27, 2021 | url=https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20210428-abu-qir-fertilizers-plan-to-reavamp-one-of-its-urea-plants/ | access-date=January 6, 2024}}</ref>