Sectors

Pharmaceutical

(Human & Veterinary) and food & dietary supplement.

The Pharmaceutical industry follows strict GMP guidelines, some of the existing facilities have been inspected and approved by GCC health authorities, Saudi FDA, and many other Stringent Regulatory Authorities such as the (EUDRA, PIC/s) and the WHO Prequalification. Egypt has more than 200 pharmaceutical & veterinary factories with diversified product portfolios, as well as 1250 Contract Manufacturing companies. Some companies started to establish factories for manufacturing the biologicals and the biosimilars. Egypt exports Pharmaceutical and Veterinary products to more than 147 countries all over the World.

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Medical Supplies and devices

The Medical Supplies & Devices sector has evolved over the past 15 years, starting from qualifying the companies to obtain the international quality certificates such as CE mark, MDR, IVDR, US-FDA and ANVISA. The sub sectors are: Disposables, Orthopedics (Prosthetics/Soft Orthopedics/Orthotics), In-Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Furniture, Infection & Prevention Apparels and Dental Equipment & Supplies. There are more than 150 Egyptian factories in the medical supplies & devices sector producing more than 7000 products.

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Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals

Egypt has a large and growing cosmetics industry, valued at over $3 billion. The sector has been expanding at an annual rate of 10-15% in recent years. Domestic production accounts for around 70% of the cosmetics market, while imports make up the rest.

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Pharmaceutical sector in Egypt

  • The Egyptian pharmaceutical industry started in 1939.
  • Egypt is among the largest producers of pharmaceuticals in MENA.
  • Egypt has achieved a significant milestone in biological and medicine products and attaining maturity level 3 (ML3) in the WHO, being the first in Africa, and the 17th Worldwide.
  • EDA is a full member of International Committee of Harmonization and observer in PIC/s.
  • The Pharmaceutical industry follows strict GMP guidelines, some of the existing facilities have been inspected and approved by GCC health authorities, Saudi FDA, and many other Stringent Regulatory Authorities such as the (EUDRA, PIC/s) and the WHO Prequalification.
  • Egypt has more than 200 pharmaceutical & veterinary factories with diversified product portfolios, as well as 1250 Contract Manufacturing companies.
  • Some companies started to establish factories for manufacturing the biologicals and the biosimilars.
  • Egypt exports Pharmaceutical and Veterinary products to more than 147 countries all over the World.
  • Egypt has 990 Pharmaceutical products production lines.
  • Egypt has 80K pharmacies.
  • Egypt has 1.6K distributing companies.
  • Egypt has 4 biological factories and 5 factories for raw materials.
  • Egypt has 11 accredited factories.
  • Egypt produces 91% of its consumption locally and imported 3% in bulk (94% fully localized)
  • Egypt produces human and veterinary vaccines.

 

Examples of the Locally Produced Pharmaceuticals by Therapeutic Class

Antibiotics Hormones Genitourinary system drugs Cardiovascular products
Antivirals Corticosteroids Anti-Psychotic products Ophthalmic products
Antifungals Anesthetics Cosmeceuticals Anti-Histaminics
Anthelmintics Analgesics Respiratory products Anti-Coagluants
Anti-Diabetics Diuretics Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Otic Products
Gastrointestinal products Anticonvulsants Anti-Inflammatory Sedatives/Hypnotics
Herbal and Dietary Products Vaccines Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes  

Examples of the Locally Produced Veterinary Products by Therapeutic Class

Antibiotics Anti-Inflammatory Genitourinary system drugs
Antivirals Corticosteroids Anti-Cholinergics
Antifungals Anesthetics Respiratory products
Anthelmintics Analgesics Dermatological Products
Anti-Diabetics Diuretics Probiotics and Prebiotics
Gastrointestinal products Anticonvulsants Vitamins
Cardiovascular products Anti-Coagulants Minerals, Electrolytes
Ophthalmic products Otic Products Vaccines for Livestock & Pets
Anti-Histaminics Sedatives/Hypnotics

Feed Additives

(Amino Acids, Digestibility Enhancers, Growth Promoters & Enzymes)

 

Medical Supplies & Devices Sector in Egypt

  • The Medical Supplies & Devices sector has evolved over the past 15 years, starting from qualifying the companies to obtain the international quality certificates such as CE mark, MDR, IVDR, US-FDA and ANVISA.
  • The sub sectors are: Disposables, Orthopedics (Prosthetics/Soft Orthopedics/Orthotics), In-Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Furniture, Infection & Prevention Apparels and Dental Equipment & Supplies.
  • There are more than 150 Egyptian factories in the medical supplies & devices sector producing more than 7000 products.
  • Egypt exports medical supplies & devices to more than 136 countries all over the World.

 

Examples of the Locally Produced Medical Supplies & Devices

Syringes Cannulas and Catheters Medical Tapes & Bandages
Non woven products such as dressings, gowns,  masks, over heads, over shoes Gloves (surgical, non-surgical), latex, vinyl, nitrile Medical Gauze such as Gauze bandages, Gauze roll, Gauze Swab
Respiratory Products such as Oxygen Masks, Nebulizer Masks, Nasal Oxygen masks Medical Furniture such as Trolleys, Cabinets, Operating Tables, Beds Orthopedics such as prosthetics, implants, neck, knee and ankle supports
Bone Fixation Products such as screws, cervical plates Equipments for Hematology, Microbiology, Cell Counting, Cytology Monitors such as ICU, Vital Signs Monitors
Laboratory Test, Reagents & Kits Radiography such as Dental X-Rays Sterilization Wraps, Pouches
Urine Collection Bag, Laparoscopic Bag, Urostomy Bag, Colostomy Bag, Ostomy Bag, Ileostomy Bag Sampling Containers for Blood Collection, Urine Collection Dental supplies and consumables
Chemical analyzers, Hematology analyzers, Biochemistry analyzers, Software such as Laboratory and Support-Based Softwares  

 

Cosmetics & Personal Care sector in Egypt

    • Egypt has a large and growing cosmetics industry, valued at over $3 billion. The sector has been expanding at an annual rate of 10-15% in recent years.
    • Domestic production accounts for around 70% of the cosmetics market, while imports make up the rest.
    • Egypt is excellent in producing the essential oil and the natural cosmetic products.
    • There are more than 130 Egyptian factories in the cosmetics sector.

     

Examples of the Locally Produced Cosmetics

Personal Care (Hair care, Skin care and Body care)

Personal deodorants and antiperspirants

Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms

Perfumed bath salts and other bath and shower preparations

Para-Pharmaceuticals (cosmeceuticals, dermatology)

Soap and organic surface- active products.

Make-Up products

Hotel amenities