Egypt Allocates Over 300,000 sqm of Industrial Land Under Lease-to-Own Scheme

September 27, 2026

Egypt has allocated more than 300,000 sqm of serviced industrial land to investors under the country’s first industrial land offering using a lease-to-own system, according to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).

The land has been distributed across eight industrial areas, including New Borg El Arab, Wadi El Natrun, Al-Katameya, 10th of Ramadan, New 6th of October, Sadat City, New Tiba, and New Akhmim.

The new system is designed to reduce the initial financial burden on investors. Companies can begin developing their projects while leasing the land, with the option to move toward ownership once the project demonstrates viability. Rental payments made under the scheme are credited toward the final purchase price.

The offering targets several strategic industries, including engineering, pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, building materials, automotive components, electronics, and textiles.

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Impact on Industrial Real Estate

The initiative could support the expansion of Egypt’s industrial sector by making land access more flexible for investors. As new factories and industrial projects are developed, demand may also increase for warehouses, logistics facilities, commercial services, and supporting real estate around these industrial zones.

Investors receiving land allocations are required to complete their projects within 24 months, with construction milestones starting from obtaining building permits through to receiving operating licenses.

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