Annual double-digit growth rates have been a regular feature of the Egyptian pharmaceuticals industry, and the country’s compelling demographic dividend offers some of the same benefits to producers as seen in other segments of the economy. However, in 2012 and likely into 2013, the outlook is more modest, as recent challenges since the political...
Going off an already established production base, international players are expanding their local presence. In a large market with low levels of vehicle ownership, Egypt’s automotive industry is promising. Although sales suffered in 2011 due to the revolution and economic slowdown, sector leaders are confident that signs of recovery in 2012 will...
Petrochemicals are a central feature of Egypt’s industrial strategy, making up about 3% of GDP. The sector first began to grow in the early 1950s, when ammonia was generated from surplus fuel from the country’s refineries. By 2010 the industry had grown to 86 companies, 15 of which operate in one of Egypt’s export-oriented free zones. Both the...
Industrial activity remains an economic mainstay in Egypt, with well-established sectors such as textiles, food processing, consumer staples and automotive assembly. Egypt’s large population makes it an attractive market for manufactured goods given robust consumer demand, which is set to increase with the pace of expansion in the overall economy...
As of mid-2012 Ghana’s retail sector was characterised by a rosy long-term outlook, thanks to rising purchasing power, improved distribution networks and the arrival of a number of new actors and venues. However, several issues remain that could constrain short-term growth. Those include currency risk for import-reliant retailers, a delay in the...
Agribusiness is considered to be one of the most promising subsectors in Ghanaian industry. However, save a few basic processing activities, such as in palm oil production, little is being done on an ongoing commercial scale. In an environment where so many industrial players rely on imported raw materials and semi-finished goods, agribusiness...
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