Fertilizers

Golden Triangle Economic Zone receives offers to establish new fertilizer complexes

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 01:09 GMT

Speaking on the sidelines of the Egypt Mining Forum, Saeed revealed that the combined offers have an estimated investment value of $1.6 billion from local and international investors

Egyptian Senator submits proposal to build phosphate processing factory in New Valley

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 01:38 GMT

The Senate's Agriculture and Irrigation Committee discussed Tuesday evening the proposal of Senator Moomen Moaz.

Egyptian government to inaugurate 6 nitrogenous fertilizers plants soon

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 - 12:17 GMT

Abou El Magd added that another for the manufacturing of chlorine and caustic soda is also under construction in Giza's Abou Rawash industrial zone.

Egypt calls for developing flexible mechanism for exchange of wheat, fertilizers between African countries

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 04:00 GMT

This came during his meeting with his African counterparts, in the presence of the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, on the sidelines of his participation in the IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington.

Egyptian president urges state-owned companies to partner up with private sector to eradicate mismanagement

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 03:01 GMT

The president statements' came during the inauguration of new Aswan’s Urea and Ammonia Plant.

Egypt's exports of chemicals, fertilizers to Africa worth $1.2B in 2020

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 - 05:01 GMT

She added that the African market is one of the main destinations for Egyptian exports of chemical industries, and the council has developed an implementation plan to overcome the challenges facing increasing exports, strengthening trade relations and providing information on Africa and the products traded in the market.

Egypt recycles 2M tons of rice straw, produces fertilizers

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 02:42 GMT

The ministry had established 731 sites - located in six governorates - where the straw is piled up.

Egypt's exports of chemical industries hit $2.875 billion in 7 months

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 10:48 GMT

The Chemical and Fertilizers Export Council said the sector's exports hit $2.875 billion during the period from January to July 2020, compared to $3.372 billion recorded during the same period in 2019, with a 15% decline.

Egyptian official urges local gas producers to reduce price of 1M kWh units for fertilizer producers

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 12:24 GMT

Mostafa clarified on Tuesday that such step would decrease the production cost of each ton of fertilizers by LE500.

Egypt targets to quadruple exports in 5 years

Tue, 28 May 2019 - 08:40 GMT

In FY2017/2018, Egypt achieved a 12.7 percent growth in non-oil exports to record $12.7 billion from $15 billion in the previous fiscal year.

Cabinet denies shortage of fertilizers in agricultural associations

Thu, 23 May 2019 - 03:12 GMT

The fertilizers are available in the agricultural associations nationwide and fulfill the needs of the farmers, the ministry reiterated.

Sisi, ThyssenKrupp CEO review ongoing projects

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 01:32 GMT

The president expressed his appreciation for the conglomerate’s operations in Egypt, particularly in the sector of fertilizers.

Gov't announces wheat cultivated areas rise to 1.5M feddans in winter

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 - 02:27 GMT

The size of wheat cultivated areas increased to 1.5 million feddans at the beginning of this year's winter season.

Agriculture Ministry prepares farmers for winter

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 - 10:07 GMT

The measures include providing subsidized inputs and awareness campaigns.

26 companies make up 90% of public sector losses

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 - 08:57 GMT

One of them sustained losses of LE 712 million “for unknown reasons.”

Egypt’s exports of chemicals, fertilizers to hit $6B by end of 2018

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 09:05 GMT

Abul Makarem emphasized the importance of pumping more investments in the upcoming period to add new production lines and increase the productive capacity.

Egypt, Romania discuss boosting economic, trade relations

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 09:39 GMT

Egypt and Romania discussed boosting cooperation in all areas, especially in tourism, economic and commercial fields.

Egypt’s trade deficit drops 15.7% in first half of 2017/18

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 - 12:10 GMT

Egypt’s Trade Deficit declined 15.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of fiscal year 2017/18, dropping from $21.7 billion to $18.3 billion.

No increase in sugar prices at gov’t outlets: Supply Min.

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 - 01:36 GMT

The Supply Ministry denied any increase in the price of sugar after Egypt’s decision to raise the price of sugarcane purchased from local farmers.

Egypt’s exports to US surge 17% in first 11 months of 2017

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 11:52 GMT

Non-petroleum exports to the U.S. increased by 17.5 percent in the first 11 months of 2017 to reach $1.34 billion, compared to $1.14 in 2016.

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