Egyptian Printing and Packaging Sector Exports Rose to $550 Million During 2020
Egypt’s exports of printing, packaging, paper and related services increased by 20% during the first 9 months of 2020
Egypt’s exports of printing, packaging, paper and technical services increased by 20% during the first 9 months of 2020 to a record $ 550 million which represents an increase of 20% compared to $ 458 million during 2019.
Ahmed Jaber, Vice President of the Export Council for Printing, Packaging and Paper, said that the increase in exports is mainly due to easing of preventive measures during the third quarter of this year.
Jaber further explained that The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events around the world to be cancelled or postponed. That is why the council’s strategy is to increase the sector’s exports and cooperate with the Commercial Representation Authority while holding virtual meetings and electronic marketing. On the other hand, the Council focuses on exporting printed books as an added value service.
