Egypt · Special Economic Zone
Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE)
Logistics, Ports & Trade Operational
About This Zone
Overview
A 455 km² economic zone spanning both banks of the Suez Canal, comprising four industrial areas and six seaports, on a waterway carrying roughly 12% of global trade.
Logistics
Petrochemicals
Green Hydrogen
Automotive
Textiles
Key Facts
- Spans over 455 km² with four industrial areas and six ports
- Around $16bn attracted from 28 countries over recent years
- 205 operational factories with a further 172 under construction
- East Port Said handles roughly 70% of Egypt's transit trade
At a Glance
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Zone Details
Country
Egypt, Ain Sokhna & East Port Said
Region
North Africa
Sector
Logistics, Ports & Trade
Zone Type
Special Economic Zone
Established
2015
Area
45,500 hectares Land-designation conventions vary by authority — not directly comparable across zones.
Regulator
General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone
Developer
Government of Egypt
Operator
SCZONE
Website
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