Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported a 2% month-on-month decline in the manufacturing and extractive industries production index for January 2026, according to preliminary data. The manufacturing and extractive industries index, excluding crude oil and petroleum products, stood at 125.89 in January 2026, down from 128.47 in December 2025. Despite the overall decline, several economic activities recorded notable growth. The manufacture of food products rose to 154.33 in January, compared with 129.22 in December, marking a 19.4% increase. Similarly, beverage manufacturing surged by 37.6%, reaching 427.73 in January, up from 310.83 in December, driven by efforts to meet increased market demand.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 25, 2026 18:09 UTC