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Libya Observer
11-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
27 Egyptian companies to participate in Libya Build exhibition in Tripoli
The Chairman of Egypt's Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, Khaled Abu Al-Makarem, confirmed the participation of 27 Egyptian companies in the 17th edition of the Libya Build exhibition in Tripoli, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 15, 2025. The companies will exhibit over an area of 436 square meters, alongside participants from nine countries including Italy, Turkey, Egypt, France, Malta, Tunisia, Germany, China, and Austria. The event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and Libya. According to Al-Mal newspaper, Abu Al-Makarem said that the participation seeks to boost the presence of Egyptian products in the Libyan market and open new channels of cooperation with Libyan partners, particularly given the growing demand for high-quality and competitively priced Egyptian chemical products. He stressed that the Libyan market is a vital destination for Egyptian exports, adding that the Libya Build exhibition serves as a strategic platform for enhancing trade relations between the two countries and increasing chemical exports, thereby supporting Egypt's national economy and its export growth targets. The Executive Director of the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, Mohamed Magid, said the council aims, through this participation, to open new markets for Egyptian companies and strengthen their footprint in the Libyan market, which offers promising opportunities for growth and investment. The Egyptian presence comes amid a surge in sector exports to Libya in 2024, with plastic product exports reaching around $103 million, inks and paints $94 million, detergents $36 million, various chemical products $15 million, glass products $13 million, and fertilizers $11 million, among other Egyptian goods.
Libya Review
10-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
27 Egyptian Firms Take Part in 2025 'Libya Build' Expo
Twenty-seven Egyptian companies are set to take part in the 17th edition of the Libya Build Exhibition, held in Tripoli from May 12 to 15, 2025. The participation marks a significant move to strengthen bilateral economic ties between Egypt and Libya, especially in the field of chemical and construction industries. The event will host exhibitors from nine countries, including Italy, Turkey, France, Germany, Malta, Tunisia, Austria, China, and Egypt, with the Egyptian pavilion covering 436 square meters. Khaled Abu El Makarem, Chairman of Egypt's Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, stated that this participation reflects Egypt's growing commitment to deepening its economic presence in the Libyan market. He noted that the Libya Build platform serves as a strategic gateway for Egyptian companies to expand exports, build sustainable partnerships, and respond to the increasing demand for Egyptian chemical products, renowned for their quality and competitive pricing. Abu El Makarem highlighted Libya as a vital export destination, calling the exhibition a key opportunity to support Egypt's national strategy for increasing non-oil exports. 'Libya Build helps us bring Egyptian products to the forefront in a neighboring market with high commercial potential,' he added. Executive Director of the Council, Mohamed Magid, emphasized the importance of the event in opening new markets and expanding Egypt's economic footprint in North Africa. He reported a strong performance of Egyptian chemical exports to Libya during 2024, with plastic exports reaching $103 million, inks and paints $94 million, detergents $36 million, various chemical products $15 million, glass $13 million, and fertilizers $11 million. The exhibition will showcase a range of sectors including pipes, paints, insulation materials, sanitary ware, construction chemicals, electrical components, and timber products—providing ample opportunity for Egyptian companies to connect with Libyan counterparts and regional buyers. Tags: EgyptEgyptian firmsExportslibyaLibya Build
