{"id":684611,"date":"2026-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/28\/the-pharma-industry-is-renewing-its-push-for-a-10-price-hike-on-1k-products\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:09:06","slug":"the-pharma-industry-is-renewing-its-push-for-a-10-price-hike-on-1k-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/28\/the-pharma-industry-is-renewing-its-push-for-a-10-price-hike-on-1k-products\/","title":{"rendered":"The pharma industry is renewing its push for a 10% price hike on 1k products,"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning <\/strong><strong>friends. <\/strong>It\u2019s the end of a short \u2014 but eventful \u2014 workweek, and we\u2019ve got a packed issue to send you off into the weekend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leading the issue today is our exclusive that the Finance Ministry is <\/strong><strong>mulling whether to <\/strong><strong>list its 20% stake in AlexBank on the EGX this year<\/strong> in the most recent sign that the government is looking to get serious about privatization in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also in today\u2019s issue is a USD 10 bn specialized steel complex from China\u2019s Xinfeng <\/strong><strong>Steel<\/strong>, which has caught our attention not just because of the price tag, but its potential impact on our ambitions to boost manufacturing here. We\u2019ve also got news of SMEs default grace period cuts, the non-oil trade deficit shrinks 9% in 2025, and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We also have a deep dive into how 2026 is shaping up for the domestic real estate market<\/strong> as insiders debate how to capture surging foreign appetite at the same time as the domestic middle class is being priced out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** A QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE- <\/strong>We\u2019re taking a break tomorrow in observance of the anniversary of the 25 January Revolution \/ Police Day. We\u2019ll be back in your inboxes on Sunday morning at the usual time. Our UAE and Saudi editions as well as EnterpriseAM Logistics will all publish tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/enterpriseam-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WISH THIS MORNING\u2019S ISSUE was a podcast? We\u2019ve got you. Tap or click here<\/a><\/strong> to listen to Morning Drive, a 10-minute version of today\u2019s issue crafted for you to enjoy with your morning coffee, while getting the kids ready for school, <strong>or to catch up this long weekend on any issues you missed this week<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>AND- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/D7K5RXP\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/D7K5RXP\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><strong> to take our annual EnterpriseAM Executive Sentiment Survey<\/strong> and let us know what you think about: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether business conditions will improve in 2026;<\/li>\n<li>The biggest issue your business faces today;<\/li>\n<li>What you think AI will mean for your company; <\/li>\n<li>Where you see the EGP vs the USD this year;<\/li>\n<li>And more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ We\u2019ll have the results in an upcoming issue. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Watch this space<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>PHARMA \u2014 The<\/strong><strong> pharma industry <\/strong><strong>is renewing its push for a 10% price hike <\/strong><strong>on 1k products<\/strong>, Egyptian Chambers of Commerce\u2019 pharma division head Ali Ouf tells EnterpriseAM. Despite the EGP recently gaining ground against the greenback, manufacturers argue that rising input costs \u2014 specifically energy, labor, and utilities \u2014 continue to eat away at their margins under the country\u2019s mandatory pricing regime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters: <\/strong>The state views pharma as a cornerstone of its localization strategy, evidenced by the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SCZONE.EG\/posts\/pfbid0cFuHS7aWmG13D2wtpdaVKLZTUwxNFDX8hStkFB9X5xZwEsiR514dBktmbizaHZiCl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">allocating 4 mn sqm<\/a> to attract strategic pharma investment. However, Ouf argues that without a flexible pricing mechanism that accounts for inflation in non-FX costs, the sector will struggle to attract the liquidity needed to secure raw materials and boost exports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But price hike or no, the state is working on clearing its arrears to the sector. <\/strong>Out of a total EGP 43 bn in historical debt, the state has disbursed EGP 20 bn as part of an ongoing restructuring plan, Ouf tells us. On a monthly basis, the sector is now seeing regular inflows, including EGP 2.5 bn from the Finance Ministry, EGP 2 bn from the Universal Health Ins. system, and EGP 1.8 bn from the Egyptian Drug Authority.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>ENERGY \u2014 The <\/strong><strong>state<\/strong><strong> agreed to increase the price it pays for <\/strong><strong>domestically produced gas from five foreign partners by 30-50%<\/strong>, with deepwater fields set for the highest increases, two government sources tell EnterpriseAM. The agreements with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (Egas) will now be sent to the House for the official sign-off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gas prices from Eni\u2019s expansion projects will now reach USD 8 per mn British thermal <\/strong><strong>units (MMBtu), up from USD 4 MMBtu<\/strong>, the sources added, denying <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/power\/116195\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B6-%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%B8%D9%87%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reports<\/a> of disputes between Eni and Egas over pricing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> Exploration and production have been seeing a slowdown after years of underinvestment led to a decline in gas production, which averaged some 4.2 bcf\/d in 2025, the lowest since 2016. The state has been trying to stimulate activity in the sector, including by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/22\/govt-wants-to-slash-arrears-owed-to-energy-players-to-usd-1-2-bn\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">paying arrears<\/a> and offering <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/05\/lng-imports-to-dip-this-month-thanks-to-strong-inventory-improving-domestic-production-2\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">m<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/05\/lng-imports-to-dip-this-month-thanks-to-strong-inventory-improving-domestic-production-2\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ore incentives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The reassessment of gas pricing is encouraging some oil majors including Eni and Shell to move <\/strong><strong>forward with planned investments in expansion and new exploration<\/strong>, the sources added. Eni will move ahead with a USD 100 mn injection and Zohr field expansion as part of a USD 360 mn expansion phase, despite the new pricing terms still awaiting a final nod from the House, the sources added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CONSTRUCTION<\/strong><strong> \u2014 <\/strong><strong>France\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Technip to set up a JV with state-owned <\/strong><strong>players? <\/strong>French construction firm Technip is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptMOPMR\/posts\/1207719688209667?ref=embed_post\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in talks with<\/a> state-owned Enppi and Petrojet to establish a JV by the end of June. The JV will focus on front-end engineering and design as well as engineering, procurement, and construction services, mainly for energy projects here and abroad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** DID YOU KNOW that we cover <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/strong><strong>, the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a><\/strong><strong> and the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MENA-India<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Corridor<\/a><\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** Were you forwarded this email?<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy delivered every weekday before 7am Cairo time \u2014 without charge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>The brisk weather continues in Cairo today, with a high of 20\u00b0C and a low of 11\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s a little cooler in Alexandria<\/strong>, with a high of 19\u00b0C and a low of 10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/enterpriseam-egypt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/11\/780.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The big story abroad <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Global trade is dominating headlines for the second morning running <\/strong>after the EU and India <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/en\/ip_26_184\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed a trade agreement<\/a>, paring down reciprocal tariffs on most goods. The move <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/01\/27\/trump-reaction-eu-india-trade-deal-fta.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">can be understood<\/a> as a strategic buffer against volatile trade announcements by Washington. Markets will be watching closely Trump\u2019s reaction to the news.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The EU is slashing or eliminating tariffs on 96.6% of goods bound for India<\/strong>, with its eyes doubling exports to India by 2032. Brussels will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/india-eu-slash-tariffs-autos-spirits-textile-landmark-deal-2026-01-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">stagger these cuts over seven years<\/a>, reaching zero tariffs on key commodities, like base metals, marine products, and textiles. <strong>In return, New Delhi is gradually cutting tariffs on EU-sourced cars<\/strong>, lowering them to 10% from as high as 110%, and fully axing duties on car parts in five to ten years. Other tariffs on machinery, pharma products, and chemicals are also getting mostly canceled. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump unfazed by USD slide: <\/strong>The greenback <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/04c785c0-9ca4-4a85-a279-d95c9d8f1f80\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">continued its slide on Tuesday<\/a>, spurred on by comments made by US President Donald Trump, indicating a lack of concern about the currency\u2019s decline \u2014- \u201cthe USD is doing great,\u201d he said in response to a question about the currency\u2019s fall. The USD hit its lowest level in four years after a 1.3% dip yesterday, extending its 2026 losses to 2.6%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND IN MARKET NEWS- The S&P 500 closed at a fresh high yesterday<\/strong>, with investor optimism about the wave of upcoming Big Tech earnings fueling the rally. Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla will be out with their earnings today and Apple will follow suit tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO IT\u2019S FED DAY- <\/strong>The US Federal Reserve will conclude its first policy meeting of 2026 today and markets are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/01\/27\/fed-preview-january-2026.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expecting<\/a> a hold. Markets are also closely watching for Trump\u2019s pick for Fed Chair Jay Powell\u2019s replacement, with his nomination expected sometime this week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/5\/2503.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** It\u2019s Hardhat day \u2014 your weekly briefing of all things infrastructure in Egypt:<\/strong> EnterpriseAM\u2019s industry vertical focuses each Wednesday on infrastructure, covering everything from energy, water, transportation, and urban development, as well as social infrastructure such as health and education. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In today\u2019s issue: <\/strong>We look at why East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe\u2019s carbon rules for shipping.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning friends. 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