Egypt Attracts $9 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment in First Half of 2025 as Construction and Green Energy Sectors Grow

Egypt attracted around $9 billion in foreign direct investment during the first half of 2025, driven by growing interest from Gulf, European, and Asian investors in the country’s promising construction, infrastructure, and green energy sectors. The country is also targeting over $120 million in new U.S. investments this year, reflecting rising international confidence in the Egyptian market.

At the same time, Egypt’s construction sector is experiencing rapid growth, making it the third-largest construction market in the Middle East and North Africa. Current projects under execution are estimated at $120 billion, with a future project pipeline valued at over $565.5 billion. A significant share of these opportunities is concentrated in construction, energy, transport, and chemical industries.

Market analysis over the past decade highlights a steady flow of traditional construction projects, including residential and commercial developments, alongside mega infrastructure initiatives in the energy and transport sectors—such as the New Administrative Capital and New Alamein City—which have accelerated urban growth and attracted further regional and international investment.

Data also shows that 51% of upcoming projects are still in the study phase, and 39% are in the design phase, signaling massive opportunities for investors, planners, and pre-construction service providers. Meanwhile, Egypt’s real estate market continues to benefit from strong population growth and rapid urban expansion, with residential prices rising more than 16.5% year-on-year as of Q2 2025.

Through this strong investment momentum, Egypt aims to solidify its position as a regional hub for construction and sustainable energy, leveraging its strategic location, modernizing infrastructure, and improving investment climate to expand supply chains and launch major projects that enhance its global economic competitiveness.