Egypt moves to localize auto manufacturing with $11M Mansour Filters Facility

CAIRO – 6 November 2025:  Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, inaugurated the Mansour Filters factory, owned by Mansour Group, with investments of approximately $11 million and an annual production capacity of 15 million filters.

The project forms part of Egypt’s broader strategy to localize automotive component industries and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Madbouly emphasized that industry is a core pillar of Egypt’s economic development and a key driver for increasing foreign currency inflows.

 He noted that the government is implementing a clear and consistent policy to deepen local industrialization, supported by significant improvements in infrastructure that have encouraged both national and international companies to expand their investments in the Egyptian market.

He added that the state has adopted several incentive measures in recent years to attract investors, including the simplification of licensing procedures, accelerating approvals, and developing industrial zones, alongside reforms to the legislative and administrative environment.

The Prime Minister stressed that automotive manufacturing is now one of Egypt’s top strategic priorities, and the government aims to position the country as a regional hub for vehicle and transport manufacturing.

 He explained that this industry depends on a network of feeder factories producing parts and components locally.

Madbouly noted that the new filters factory represents an important step in increasing the local content of vehicles produced in Egypt, reducing reliance on imports, and meeting both domestic market needs and export demand.

He also highlighted that this opening comes shortly after laying the foundation stone for a new automotive manufacturing plant owned by Mansour Group in 6th of October City, with investments of $150 million and an initial production capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year, set to rise to 100,000 vehicles in later phases.

He stated that both projects reflect investor confidence in Egypt’s economic outlook and industrial climate.

For his part, Mohamed Lotfy Mansour, Chairman of Mansour Group and Mansour Filters Manufacturing, stated that the new factory aligns with the Group’s strategy to expand its industrial footprint in Egypt and support the state’s plans to increase local automotive production.

Mansour explained that construction of the factory was completed in less than six months, and trial production began in July. The facility’s annual capacity exceeds 15 million filters.

He added that production will start with 2.5 million filters annually in 2026, scaling up to 5 million filters in the following years, with plans to expand exports to African markets.

The factory will create around 1,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, and support the growth of associated supplier industries. It will produce a range of automotive filters—including oil, air, fuel, and cabin filters—at high quality and under a national Egyptian brand.