Beyti, Almarai's Egyptian subsidiary, plans to invest EGP 8.7 billion over 2025–2027, on top of the EGP 7 billion+ it has already put into Egypt. Dairy Business MEA puts the new plan at about US$175.8 million.
The figures came out at a sustainability awareness session, "From Ambition to Impact." The session featured Nermine Abou El Atta, Adviser to the Minister of Industry for Sustainable Development, and Saber Osman, Assistant to the Minister of Local Development and Environment for Sustainability and Social Responsibility, alongside Chris Abboud, General Manager of Beyti. The company announced:
Exports: to more than 45 countries.
Local sourcing: 67% of its raw and packaging materials come from Egypt.
Jobs: about 6,000 direct and 19,000 indirect.
Energy: a 7.6 MW solar plant, built in 2021, covers about 20% of factory energy, with a target of 30% by 2028.
Its 2030 targets include a 25% cut in its carbon footprint, zero waste to landfill and 100% recyclable packaging. It already avoids about 290 tonnes of plastic waste a year and recycles about 25,000 tonnes of secondary cartons.
The plan lands in a busy month for the Almarai group, which raised milk prices in Egypt again and launched Haboor, its new pre-packed beef brand in Saudi Arabia.
What it means for the shelf:
Local sourcing limits import exposure. With two-thirds of its inputs made in Egypt, less of Beyti's cost base moves with the currency.
Egyptian dairy is an export story. Beyti's reach into 45+ markets puts Egyptian-made dairy and juice on shelves well beyond home.
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