The Egyptian Swiss Group for Pasta, Milling and Concentrates showcased investment opportunities in Egypt’s grain and milling sector during the IDMA International Grain and Milling Technology Exhibition and Forum in Istanbul, representing Egypt’s private sector at the global event and highlighting the progress of Egyptian industry as well as the opportunities available in manufacturing and exports to various markets.
Engineer Ahmed El-Sebaie, General Manager of the Egyptian Swiss Group for Pasta, Milling and Concentrates, said the group’s participation in the IDMA Global Grain and Milling Technology Forum reflects the importance of the Egyptian market as a promising destination for investment in the food industries sector, particularly in grains, milling, pasta, feed, and related value chains.
El-Sebaie said the forum, held at the Istanbul Expo Center from June 25 to 27, represents an important international platform for showcasing the latest technologies in grain mills, silos, feed equipment, rice and pulses processing, as well as automation and digital transformation solutions within the food industries.
He added that the group’s participation in one of the forum’s main opening panel discussions came as part of its commitment to strengthening the presence of Egypt’s private sector in specialized global events, while opening wider channels of communication with international companies, suppliers, experts, and decision-makers in a way that supports industrial cooperation and technology transfer to the Egyptian market.
El-Sebaie took part in a session titled “Global Grain Trade: Trends, Risks and Opportunities,” which discussed developments in wheat, corn, and soybean markets, challenges related to supply security, price volatility, international trade policies, and the opportunities available to companies operating in the grain sector during the coming period.
He explained that the grain and milling industry has become directly linked to food security and market stability, amid rapid changes in global supply chains, the growing importance of strategic storage, the diversification of supply sources, and the development of local manufacturing capabilities.
El-Sebaie pointed out that Egypt possesses several key advantages that qualify it to attract new investments in this sector, most notably the size of the domestic market, population growth, its strategic geographic location near Middle Eastern and African markets, as well as the development of infrastructure, industrial zones, and logistics areas.
He stressed that investment opportunities in the grain sector are not limited to traditional milling, but extend to storage, silos, trading, packaging, feed manufacturing, pasta production, and finished food products directed to both the local market and exports.
He noted that rising demand for high-quality food products requires companies operating in the sector to invest in modern technology in order to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, enhance the quality of final products, and strengthen competitiveness in foreign markets.
El-Sebaie said the presence of representatives from Turkish government entities and decision-makers at the forum added an important economic dimension to the event, as it enabled direct dialogue between the public and private sectors on the needs of the industry, investment opportunities, and mechanisms to support expansion into regional and international markets.
He added that the coming period will witness a greater role for technology and innovation in developing the grain and milling industry, particularly in the fields of automation, production and quality management systems, and applications related to artificial intelligence.
This, he said, makes investment in efficiency, quality, and sustainability a fundamental requirement for keeping pace with global transformations.
El-Sebaie affirmed that Egyptian Swiss Group’s participation in the IDMA Forum represents an important step in highlighting the capabilities of Egyptian industry and confirming that the local market is capable of attracting new investments in a strategic food sector directly linked to food security, exports, and industrial growth.
