An official government visit in Egypt has highlighted efforts to strengthen local leather manufacturing.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has inspected the Leather Tanning Technology Center at Robbiki Leather City, which highlighted recent upgrades to the centre. He underscored the shift from a historical focus on raw hide and skin processing to a value-added approach that includes factories for adhesives, gelatine and related products, with plans to move into finished leather goods such as garments and shoes.
The project, spanning approximately two million sq m and developed in multiple phases, has already involved the relocation of more than 195 tanneries from central Cairo into the purpose-built industrial zone.
The government positioned the facility as a key enabler for improving product quality, boosting efficiency and supporting manufacturers operating within Robbiki. Madbouli noted that Robbiki now houses around 100 factories, with the government preparing to hand over the first batch to investors. With the full development of the city, Egypt expects annual leather export capacity to surpass US$1 billion, a substantial rise from previous levels in the tens of millions of dollars.
The inspection is framed within Egypt’s broader industrial development agenda, emphasising efforts to localise advanced manufacturing capabilities, add value to raw materials and enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian leather products in export markets.
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