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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
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At a Glance

Zone Details

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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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