# Egypt issues licenses for three new cement plants

The ministerial group issued three licenses for the construction of new cement plants, each with a single production line, scheduled for completion within one year.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-20
- Where: Egypt
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Ministry of Trade and Industry](https://endata.com/companies/89763.md)

## Sources

- [english.ahram.org.eg](https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/560825/Business/Economy/Egypt-approves--bln-in-new-chemical,-tire-manufact.aspx), 2026-01-20: "The location of the new plants has not been disclosed, but they are scheduled for completion within one year of the production date."

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