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Egypt’s ministry of industry halts ceramics imports to boost local productivity

The decision aims to preserve the productivity rates of the Egyptian industry from any potential repercussions.
27.12.20 | Source: Ahram Online

Egypt's Trade and Industry Minister Nevine Gamea announced on Wednesday the halt of importing ceramics and porcelain that are classified under customs code number 6907 for 3 months starting officially from tomorrow, Thursday.


The decision comes within the framework of regulating imports of consumer goods including ceramics and porcelain amid the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the ministry’s statement said


Gamea stressed that the decision aims to preserve the productivity rates of the Egyptian industry from any potential repercussions caused by the virus situation.


The decision to halt the import of ceramics and porcelain will be reviewed periodically, as any updates related to the pandemic emerge, the statement added.


The number of ceramic factories operating in the local market is about 33, their actual capacity reaches 240 million meters annually, and the maximum capacity is 400 million meters, according to the ceramic division of the building materials chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.

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