“OIL TEC” Increases Production Capacity by 20% in 2026

"Mostafa Kamel": Company Boosts Investments with New Factory to Expand Production of Oils, Ghee, and Shortening

مصطفي كامل المدير التجاري لشركة أويل تك OIL TEC

عمر عبدالحميد27 يناير، 2026

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• Enhancing current factory efficiency by adding modern production lines to increase operational efficiency.

Oil Tec Company began increasing its production capacities at the beginning of this year by 20%, reaching 12,000 tons per month, compared to only 10,000 tons per month last year.

Mostafa Kamel, Commercial Director of Oil Tec, stated that the company acquired a factory in El Nubaria city in northern Egypt last year. The factory has been rehabilitated and equipped in a move aimed at separating the production of oils, ghee, and shortening from soap and detergents activities.

He indicated that the new factory will be dedicated to producing soap and detergents. This allows for increasing the production capacity of oils, ghee, and shortening at the existing plant, aiming to maximize its production capabilities. The existing plant, which it was decided to relocate to the new factory after completion of its preparation, will then be dedicated to… tons monthly.

He clarified that the company produces a diverse range of oils including sunflower, corn, soybean, and blended oil, under two brand names: “Royal” and “Maysour”. The company also produces white and yellow vegetable ghee, and palm oil under the “Royal” brand. Additionally, it produces shortening, which is a key input for many food industries such as biscuit factories, cheese factories, and restaurants.

• 50% of the company’s production is allocated for export, with Gulf and African markets at the forefront.

He added that the company also produces C.S. Tuty, a cocoa butter substitute dedicated to confectionery and biscuit factories. Furthermore, the company began producing Royal vegetable butter in one-kilogram packages, which represents one of the targeted growth pillars the company intends to focus on significantly this year.

The Commercial Director of Oil Tec affirmed that Egypt has succeeded in recent years in transforming from a country that relied almost entirely on importing oils to a country that exports vegetable oils in large quantities, adding significant value to the imported raw materials, especially since Egypt does not cultivate major oilseed crops.

Kamel explained that oils can be classified into two main types. The first is liquid (Soft) oils, which include sunflower oil, corn oil, and blended cooking oil, which are the products circulated in oil packages in the market. The second is solid (Hard) oils, represented by vegetable ghee used for household and industrial consumption.

He pointed out that the shift to exporting came as a result of implementing integrated industrial processes within Egypt, starting with refining imported crude oils, then adding value through packaging and building strong brands. This enabled the export of finished products to Arab and African markets initially, extending to markets in Europe, the United States, and Canada.

This has contributed to operating local factories and raising their efficiency by carrying out refining, processing, and packaging operations within Egypt, then exporting the final product, which represents the core of the added value achieved by the national industry.

Speaking specifically about Oil Tec, Mostafa Kamel clarified that the company relies on local soybean oil for part of its production, while importing crude sunflower oil in the form of pressed seeds from countries like Russia and Ukraine. All manufacturing stages are then carried out within the company’s factories, starting from improvement and refining, up to packaging.

Regarding solid oils, he confirmed that Oil Tec imports crude palm oil, which is a basic component in manufacturing vegetable ghee and shortening used in many food industries. The company refines these raw materials, packages them, and then exports them to African and European markets.

The Commercial Director of Oil Tec revealed that the company currently exports its products to about 65 countries worldwide, with Gulf and African countries acquiring the largest share of the company’s exports, which represent 50% of its annual production capacity.

He indicated that the company’s export launch began with markets where it possesses a high competitive advantage, foremost among them East African markets linked to the COMESA agreement, in addition to Arab countries. The company relies on three main export pathways: exporting refined crude oils directed to factories outside Egypt, exporting packaged oils with private labels for foreign retail chains, in addition to exporting Egyptian products under the company’s own brand.

• Company products reach 65 countries, exporting sunflower oil to Brazil.

He added that among the most prominent success stories achieved by Oil Tec in the export sector is its entry into the Brazilian market. Despite Brazil being one of the largest producers of corn and soybeans, it does not produce sunflower, which provided a real opportunity to export sunflower oil. Markets in the Gaza Strip, Sudan, Libya, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, along with Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Mauritius, Kenya, Madagascar, Guinea, Lebanon, Yemen, and Zambia are among the company’s most prominent export markets currently.

“Oil Tec” has obtained many quality certificates, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, Halal Mark certificate, and registration on the White List of the National Food Safety Authority. This has enabled it to expand locally, regionally, and globally thanks to the quality of its products that conform to international specifications.