Fotouh Al-Kuwait to establish packaging factory in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone

EGYPT – Fotouh Al-Kuwait International is set to invest US$1.7 million in the construction of a new packaging materials factory in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to expand local manufacturing and attract value-added industrial investments.

The 10,000-square-meter facility will be built under the umbrella of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), as part of its strategy to localize supply chains and reinforce its position as a regional hub for industry and logistics.

The agreement was signed by Walid Yousef, Managing Director of the Main Development Company (MDC)—SCZONE’s primary developer—and Ahmed Fathi, Director of Fotouh Al-Kuwait, during a ceremony attended by SCZONE Chairperson Walid Gamal El-Din.

“This project reflects our commitment to enabling strategic investments that add value to the Egyptian economy,” said Gamal El-Din.

“The factory’s location near Sokhna Port supports efficient logistics and aligns with our vision of transforming SCZONE into a leading industrial and export gateway.”

Designed with exports in mind, 90% of the factory’s output is expected to be shipped abroad, capitalizing on the zone’s integration with Egypt’s advanced transport and port infrastructure.

SCZONE continues to attract both local and international investors through tailored incentives, reliable utilities, and strong logistical connectivity.

Fotouh Al-Kuwait International, a joint Egyptian-Kuwaiti venture with more than 18 years of experience in consumer goods distribution, is partnering with a Chinese firm specializing in packaging technologies to implement the project.

The facility is expected to create at least 30 jobs in its initial phase.

This latest investment highlights Egypt’s growing appeal as a hub for the packaging industry. In January, global packaging leader Huhtamaki Egypt was granted a golden license to build a sustainable fiberboard packaging facility in Sadat City, Menoufia Governorate.

The 21,700-square-meter plant will produce fruit containers, cup holders, and egg cartons, with 70% of its output slated for export and 70% of raw materials sourced locally.

Backed by an investment of EGP 1.5 billion (US$29.76 million), including €24 million in foreign funding, the project further strengthens Egypt’s drive to promote sustainable industrial growth and technological innovation in packaging.

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