Heba Soheil: Sector Integration and Increased Added Value Enhance the Competitiveness of Egyptian Exports
Egyptian Food Manufacturing Materials Launch into Global Markets via “Gulfood Manufacturing”
Heba Soheil, Exhibitions Manager at the Egyptian Food Export Council, affirmed that the Council’s participation in the “Gulfood Manufacturing” exhibition marks a pivotal step in its strategy to strengthen Egypt’s presence in international markets. She described the exhibition as one of the largest and most influential global events specialized in food manufacturing ingredients, raw materials, and food additives, both regionally and internationally.
Soheil explained that the diversity of Egyptian products showcased at the exhibition — including flavors and flavor enhancers, natural ingredients, milling products, starch, glucose, gelatin, yeast, and bakery ingredients, among other essential inputs for the food industry — reflects the remarkable progress of Egyptian manufacturing and its growing ability to compete internationally with products distinguished by quality, innovation, and compliance with global standards.
She added that the Council aims to open new channels for trade and investment cooperation, while also promoting the competitive strengths of Egyptian products in terms of quality, diversity, and adherence to international specifications. The exhibition, she noted, represents an exceptional opportunity for direct engagement with leading buyers, distributors, and decision-makers in the global food sector — a step that will positively contribute to enhancing Egyptian exports and elevating their global competitiveness.
Soheil highlighted the significant growth witnessed in the production inputs and food manufacturing materials sector in recent years, coinciding with a rising global and regional demand for high-quality ingredients. She expressed confidence that the sector will continue achieving strong growth in the coming period, particularly as Egyptian companies adopt advanced production lines and further strengthen their competitiveness in both quality and pricing.
She stated:
“This sector is one of the most promising fields, contributing effectively to increasing the added value of Egyptian exports and supporting the national economy. It complements the food industries sector and reflects the advancement of local manufacturing and its ability to meet global market needs, while enhancing the quality and diversity of final Egyptian food products.”
Soheil further emphasized that the development of the local production inputs industry has significantly contributed to reducing food manufacturing costs by providing high-quality local alternatives at competitive prices compared to imported materials.
She noted that this transition toward locally produced components has lowered the cost of final products, thereby boosting the competitiveness of Egyptian goods in both domestic and international markets.
هبة سهيل: حضور مميز لمصر في جلفود للتصنيع عبر السنوات العشر الماضية
