Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has held a high-level meeting to discuss mechanisms to boost marble and granite exports and address challenges facing quarry operators. He affirmed the government’s strong commitment to the sector, describing marble and granite as a priority industry with the potential to generate $1bn annually in exports. Officials also reviewed strategies to strengthen the global competitiveness of Egyptian marble and granite by aligning production capabilities with export market requirements. The minister emphasised that boosting exports will require removing operational bottlenecks, improving the business environment for quarry operators, and enhancing productivity and product diversification. The move is expected to enhance production capacity, strengthen export performance, and reduce reliance on imports, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a competitive player in the global marble and granite market.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 02, 2026 00:25 UTC