Egypt's ambitious metal industry expansion plan to be realised with E£2.9 billion investment

Egypt has greenlit substantial investments of nearly 2.9 billion Egyptian pounds ($94 million) in new metal industrial projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The initiative, spearheaded by the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding Company, aims to finance novel projects and augment production lines across affiliated entities.

Egyptalum, the foremost aluminium producer in Egypt, stands at the forefront of this burgeoning development. Bolstering its commitment, the Metallurgical Industries Holding Company has allocated approximately $1 billion to amplify Egyptalum's aluminium production by an impressive 300,000 tonnes annually.

Financial Triumphs: Egyptalum's stellar performance

The financial landscape of Egyptalum reflects remarkable success in H1 FY2023-24. The net profits after tax for this period, concluding on December 31, witnessed a staggering surge, catapulting to EGP 3.43 billion—a remarkable 101% increase from the previous year's EGP 1.70 billion.

During the same fiscal period, Egyptalum experienced a commendable growth trajectory. Revenues soared by 60%, reaching EGP 13.38 billion from EGP 8.35 billion. Earnings per share mirrored this upward trend, escalating from EGP 2.40 to EGP 4.83.

Sustained financial growth: A holistic view

This financial ascendancy is not a momentary feat. Even in the initial quarter of FY2023-24, which concluded on September 30, Egyptalum displayed unwavering financial prowess. Net profits after tax witnessed a remarkable 61% surge, jumping from EGP 642.63 million to EGP 1.63 billion.

In the September quarter alone, revenues expanded by 42%, reaching EGP 5.99 billion from EGP 3.47 billion in the previous year. The earnings per share demonstrated an equally impressive ascent, climbing to EGP 2.29 from EGP 0.90.

Analysing Egypt's Commodity Market Dynamics

The approval of these monumental investments underscores Egypt's strategic positioning in the global commodity market. This move not only bolsters domestic industrial capabilities but also solidifies Egypt's presence in the international arena.

In summation, Egyptalum's remarkable financial strides and the nation's visionary investments herald a prosperous future for the aluminium industry. As Egyptalum continues to carve its niche, the broader implications resonate with an industry poised for sustained growth. If you wish to know more about the latest dynamics of the aluminium industry, please have a look at AL Circle’s special report, Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2024.