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Egypt is preparing to launch projects aimed at upgrading and automating its export system at three or four ports in the near future, as part of efforts to accelerate export procedures, reduce shipping and operational costs, and improve the competitiveness of Egyptian products in international markets.

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, said the projects are close to completion and are being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. The initiatives aim to improve the efficiency of logistical and procedural services provided to exporters.

Speaking at a press conference announcing the new export burden rebate programme, held in implementation of the recommendations of Egypt Forum 2026, Kouchouk noted that development efforts in previous years had focused more heavily on imports, while the export system still requires further modernization.

Improving Export Procedures and Logistics

The minister stressed the importance of completing the development of export-related procedures to reduce the time required to prepare shipments and finalize transactions, while lowering the costs borne by exporting companies.

He added that improving these services would help strengthen the competitiveness of Egyptian exports and provide exporters with procedures that match the quality of their products.

Solutions for Exporters’ Dues Before December

Kouchouk said the Ministry of Finance is working to develop comprehensive solutions to challenges related to non-cash payments of exporters’ dues before the end of next December, with the aim of improving companies’ liquidity and reducing their financial burdens.

He confirmed that cash payments are continuing regularly, while the proposed solutions will address existing challenges, expand settlement mechanisms, include dues that were not previously covered, and settle certain obligations on behalf of exporters.

The minister also highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting exporting companies amid rapid changes in global trade, rising shipping costs, and higher prices for several essential commodities.

Export Support Programme Under Review

The Export Development Fund has reopened discussions on the export support programme, despite the existence of a previously agreed framework, in order to introduce additional incentives and measures that can ease the challenges facing exporters.

Kouchouk said the government will reassess the programme in the coming period, allowing for amendments and new incentives in response to international and economic developments.

He added that the Ministry of Finance has allocated the necessary funds in the state budget to finance the proposed changes and meet the programme’s requirements, including cash payments of exporters’ dues.

Future Funding Linked to Measurable Results

The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to finance export support programmes and financial assistance initiatives in the coming years, in coordination with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.

However, he stressed that any increase in financial allocations would be linked to achieving measurable results, noting that stronger programme performance and meeting set targets would support efforts to secure larger budget allocations.

Kouchouk expressed confidence that government coordination and cooperation would help overcome existing challenges, expand support programmes, and deliver positive results in the export sector by the end of the year.