The Egyptian government has launched the 13th offering of serviced industrial land through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform, creating new investment opportunities for manufacturers across the country.
The latest offering includes 1,272 fully serviced industrial land plots covering a total area of approximately 9.78 million square metres, distributed across 35 industrial zones in 23 governorates. The initiative aims to expand Egypt’s industrial base and encourage production-focused investment.
Applications for the plots can be submitted entirely online through the digital platform between 1 March and 15 March, with the allocation results expected to be announced in early April.
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will oversee the allocation process using an electronic evaluation system that assesses applications based on technical and financial criteria. The system is designed to ensure that land is awarded to investors capable of implementing viable industrial projects.
Plot sizes range from 118 square metres to 400,000 square metres, allowing participation from both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large industrial investors.
The land is designated for multiple industrial sectors aligned with the economic strengths of each region. These include food processing, engineering industries, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, and building materials manufacturing.
The plots are located across several major industrial zones and cities, including New October City in Giza, Badr City in Cairo, New Borg El Arab in Alexandria, and 10th of Ramadan City in Sharqia. Additional locations include Sadat City in Menoufia, New Alamein City in Matrouh, Qantara Sharq in Ismailia, Assiut New City, Akhmim New City in Sohag, Nag Hammadi in Qena, and Toshka New City in Aswan, among others.
The government is offering the land through two allocation models: freehold ownership and usufruct rights. Prices are calculated based on the cost of utilities and infrastructure, while the annual usufruct fee is set at 5% of the ownership price per square metre.
To encourage participation, several incentives have been introduced. These include a 50% reduction in application study fees, the removal of bid submission and financial guarantee requirements, and a reduction of the booking deposit to 10% of the land value.
The feasibility study requirements have also been simplified to reduce administrative burdens on investors.
Applicants may apply for two plots simultaneously, selecting one primary and one alternative option. If multiple qualified investors compete for the same plot, they will be asked to submit a price above the announced base price, which will be used to determine the final allocation.
All applications will be reviewed by the Industrial Development Authority, and results will be published on the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform after the application period concludes.
