China’s Xinxing ductile iron pipe plant in Egypt is set to transform local infrastructure manufacturing with a $150 million investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The initiative supports Egypt’s push to boost industrial localization and reduce reliance on imports.
During a recent site visit, Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sayed Ismail, toured the facility and reviewed each phase of the production process—ranging from local component assembly and smelting to centrifugal casting, coating, and final quality testing.
Officials from Xinxing highlighted the company’s global expertise in infrastructure manufacturing and expressed strong interest in partnering with Egyptian firms and Ministry-affiliated entities.
The plant plays a critical role in localizing the production of ductile iron pipes, key components in national utility and infrastructure projects. Producing domestically is expected to reduce import dependence, lower procurement costs, and enhance Egypt’s exports to Africa and Gulf markets.
The facility spans 270,500 square meters and is designed for an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes of ductile iron pipes with diameters up to 2,600 mm. It will create 700 direct jobs and an additional 220 indirect positions.
Ismail reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s full support, aligning with national goals to grow local manufacturing, strengthen the export base, and promote industrial development across Egypt’s 27 governorates and 44 new cities.
“These serious investments reflect international confidence in Egypt’s industrial capacity,” said Ismail, emphasizing the importance of competitive pricing and prioritizing local content in future infrastructure procurement.