Egypt’s logistics and freight market, valued at $31.7 billion in 2024 and projected to reach nearly $47 billion by 2033, is witnessing a warehousing revolution, according to a recent statement from Egyptian Global Logistics (EGL).

With warehousing expected to grow at an annual rate of 7% over the next five years, the sector is quickly becoming the backbone of Egypt’s transformation into a regional logistics powerhouse, the report noted.

Driven by major infrastructure projects like the Suez Canal Economic Zone expansion and the National Roads Project, Egypt now operates around 1,800 large warehouses and over 25,000 medium and small facilities across the country.

To further support supply chain resilience, the government has allocated EGP 14 billion to develop seven high-tech storage complexes spanning 1.3 million m² for strategic commodities.

According to EGL, this rapid development is reshaping how goods are stored and transported, fueled by industrial growth, regulatory reform, and the explosive rise of e-commerce.

Across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Ain Sokhna, and the Suez Canal region, modern warehouses are increasingly custom-built and equipped with advanced technologies such as automation, AI-powered management systems, and IoT-enabled sensors.

EGL’s statement also emphasized Egypt’s openness to international logistics operators, with no legal restrictions on foreign involvement in warehousing. While infrastructure availability remains a challenge, the government’s aggressive investment strategy aims to close that gap.

Though Saudi Arabia and the UAE are experiencing faster logistics growth rates, Egypt leads the region in overall market size. Its strategic location, tech adoption, and booming e-commerce sector are expected to sustain strong momentum in the coming years.