Egypt inbound company investment reaches $8.8bn in a year
Egypt recorded about $8.8 billion in net inbound investment for setting up new companies or raising capital of existing firms, up from $5.5 billion. The increase was mainly supported by inflows in October-December 2025 tied to a deal worth about $3.5 billion. Foreign direct investment net inflows rose 47.5% in FY2025/2026 to about $18 billion.
Egypt's balance-of-payments data show net inward investment for establishing companies or enlarging existing firms' capital at roughly $8.8bn, compared with $5.5bn previously. The October–December 2025 period contributed significantly, linked to a transaction valued near $3.5bn.
Foreign direct investment net inflows climbed 47.5% in FY2025/2026 to about $18bn, from $12.2bn. Non-oil sectors attracted nearly $17.8bn, up from $11.6bn. Reinvested profits reached about $6.2bn, non-residents' property purchases about $2.8bn, and proceeds from selling firms/assets to non-residents about $433.2m. Parent-company investment loans saw net repayment of about $480.4m.
Higher inbound company investment and FDI could support business expansion, potentially creating jobs and improving access to goods and services for Egyptian workers and consumers. Non-oil sectors and non-resident property purchases may boost construction, retail, and related livelihoods, while reinvested earnings could signal confidence. Yet benefits may depend on how broadly investment spreads and whether smaller firms and households share in gains. Net repayments on parent-company loans could temper some optimism.