Reda: Raising investments to EGP 3 billion to support the green transition… and permanently halting clinker exports to protect the environment.

Geneina: Cement stocks are the “winning horse” in 2025 with growth exceeding 600%… and local sales will reach 57.6 million tons in 2026.

In line with their commitment to enhancing transparency around strategic industrial sectors, Titan Egypt Group, the leading company in providing core building materials, in cooperation with Al Ahly Pharos, organized a specialized media workshop entitled “The Full Picture of the Cement Industry”. The workshop aimed to deepen understanding of the cement and building materials sector and shed light on the macroeconomic environment and its impact on this vital industry, Invest-Gate reports.

The workshop witnessed the prominent attendance of senior leaders from both institutions, led by Mr. Amr Reda, Chief Executive Officer of Titan Egypt, and Mr. Hany Geneina, Head of Research at Al Ahly Pharos for Securities Trading, along with an elite group of representatives from economic and specialized media outlets.

The workshop aimed to present an in-depth analytical vision of the cement sector in Egypt as one of the main pillars of construction, infrastructure, and economic development. It linked the macroeconomic landscape with the dynamics of the building materials market, focusing on how sustainability insights can be transformed from mere strategic plans into daily operational practices that contribute to supporting the national economy, in addition to regional export opportunities. The workshop also presented the challenges facing the sector, such as rising costs, financing requirements, and levels of competitiveness.

In this context, Mr. Amr Reda, CEO of Titan Egypt, stated: “This media workshop comes within the framework of our keenness to clarify the full picture of the cement industry in Egypt and the role of Titan Egypt in leading the transition toward real sustainability in the sector. We translate this role through an ambitious investment plan, as our investments have increased to reach EGP 3 billion during the period (2025–2029) to develop factories and support recycling operations and the green transition. On the export front, we are targeting the export of one million tons this year with revenues approaching USD 50 million, alongside taking a strategic decision since 2024 to completely halt clinker exports in order to protect the environment and limit exports to cement only. This aligns with our commitment to supporting Egypt Vision 2030 and the National Climate Change Strategy 2050.”

Reda concluded his statement by saying: “We seek to make sustainability a core element of competitiveness and innovation. Through expanding the production of green low-clinker cement and relying on alternative fuels via our specialized subsidiary (GAEA), the Green Alternative Energy Company, we translate our strategy into actual practices on the ground, contributing to the achievement of the circular economy and carbon neutrality for the national industry.”

For his part, Mr. Hany Genena, Head of Research at Al Ahly Pharos for Securities Trading, said:“The cement industry represents a strategic sector for the Egyptian economy, and 2025 witnessed a radical transformation in the performance of listed companies, which recorded a record surge in profits and operating margins. This performance was driven by the price of a ton of cement (OPC) reaching the peak of the pricing cycle at USD 80 per ton. This increase resulted from closing the supply-demand gap for the first time since 2008, as the capacity utilization rate of factories jumped to 98% in 2025 compared to 77% in 2024.”

Genena continued: “These variables have made cement stocks the ‘winning horse’ and the best-performing in the Egyptian Exchange during 2025, with growth rates reaching +626% for some companies. We are proud to participate with Titan Egypt in this workshop, as it represents a model of the ability to adapt to market dynamics, especially with our expectations of continued strength in local sales, which are expected to reach 57.6 million tons during 2026.”

The event included a discussion on the energy-intensive nature of the cement industry and the importance of redefining production methods to achieve a balance between development and environmental protection. It also highlighted the role of Titan Egypt, as part of the global Titan Group, in providing sustainable building solutions through its factories in Alexandria and Beni Suef, as well as its ready-mix concrete and aggregates operations, in addition to the Green Alternative Energy Company (GAEA).

GAEA represents a practical model for transforming the sustainability strategy into tangible operational reality by integrating alternative fuels, increasing the thermal substitution rate, and applying circular economy principles, while adhering to international health and safety standards and utilizing digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency.