Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade General Organization for Export and Import Control

The number of shipments presented to the General organization for Export and Import Control during the first half of 2024 reached (43,536) shipments.

The number of industrial import shipments reached (36,505) shipments, (34,328) shipments were accepted and (2,177) shipments were rejected, while the number of non-industrial import shipments reached (7,031) shipments, (6,709) shipments were accepted, and (322) shipments were rejected.

GOEIC’s laboratories examined (243,652) shipments during the first half of 2024, where the number of samples examined reached (146,157) food and chemical samples, including (9,309) contract samples and (97,495) industrial samples. Regarding certificates of origin, the General organization for Export and Import Control issued (259,746) certificates of origin during the first half of 2024, in accordance with the rules of origin protocols applied in the preferential agreements concluded between Egypt and other countries to apply customs exemptions and benefits and Which are granted to Egyptian exports, and these certificates were between (the logo of the League of Arab States - Bilateral Agreement - COMESA - Mercosur - EUR1 - EUR. MED - FORM-A - G.S.T.P)

In terms of communication with the public, complaints, inquiries and grievances received during the first half of 2024 were responded to through the communications center, which received (23,346) calls, While the Citizens Service Department received (2,353) visitors, while the website received (163,779) visitors, and (386) inquiries were answered on the Ask and We Answer service on the website. While the business sector issued (17,625) reports to serve the public of customers and decision makers, as for the GOEIC’s website on the social networking site (Facebook), the number of followers reached (19,001), while (117) inquiries were answered on the page’s messages.

The GOEIC’s training center received (1,568) trainees during the first half of 2024, and the most important training programs include (export practice, import practice, laboratory examination of exported and imported goods in the GOEIC’s laboratories, ISO programs, training of students inside and outside the GOEIC, administrative programs to raise the efficiency of workers and other various programs)

He also provided a training course for businessmen, exporters, and those interested in the field of export on “advanced skills in managing financial and monetary export risks and developing a strategic plan for export.”

With regard to commercial registrations, (14,577) records were extracted during the first half of 2024, between new registration, renewal, and addition. The data showed the volume of business as follows:

Importers register: 4240

Exporters register: 5106

Register of commercial agents and foreign offices: 662

Record of production requirements: 1669

Real estate brokerage register: 2031

Advertising record: 869

Regarding the achievements of the General organization for Export and Import Control in the field of quality and product conformity:

1- The General organization for Export and import Control has been accredited as a type (A) accreditation, evaluation and inspection body in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17020:2012 in the field of sampling and pre-shipment inspection of finished products in the areas of:

- Paper and paper products

- Textiles and ready-made clothing

- Shoes and leather products

- Batteries

- Cooking utensils and cutlery

Thus, the GOEIC’s Product Inspection Unit is an approved and trusted body for many governments around the world in inspecting shipments and goods and ensures their conformity with national and international standard specifications, which contributes to facilitating export procedures to various countries of the world.

1-The GOEIC’s Product Inspection Unit has issued (5) certificates of conformity and (55) virtual inspection reports for contract samples.

2- (44) new tests were approved in industrial laboratories, and the scope of accreditation was also approved and extended to (90) tests in food and chemical laboratories and (500) pesticides

3-The Unit for Issuing Conformity Certificates for Products has issued (92) certificates of conformity for products, the most important of which are (detergents - textiles - shoes) and which have passed laboratory tests in the Chemical GOEIC’s laboratories.

4- A number of (102) free sale certificates were issued to Egyptian companies exporting to African and Arab countries, including (Tunisia - Morocco - Kuwait - Algeria - Saudi Arabia - Jordan - Nigeria - Brazil - Russia - UAE) for several products, including soap and personal care items.

Concluding many joint cooperation protocols with many parties with the aim of joint cooperation in transferring expertise and exchanging information, including:

1. Signing a joint cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Youth Business Association to exchange experiences, provide more training and educational courses on the GOEIC’s tasks, and exchange data on foreign trade movement, with the possibility of examining contract samples of the association’s members in the GOEIC’s locally and internationally accredited laboratories.
2. Signing a joint cooperation protocol with Galala National University with the aim of linking scientific research with industry through exchanging experiences in the fields of projects, scientific research, consultations, technical support, training and education, It also provides training for students and develops and raises the capabilities of human resources, which works to achieve and accelerate the pace of community development and preservation through the application of institutional partnership mechanisms.
3. Signing a joint cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Commercial Representation aimed at promoting Egyptian exports abroad through the exchange of information and various experiences between the two sides with the aim of expanding export opportunities, And placing Egyptian industrial establishments on the map of international competition. This comes within the framework of activating cooperation and integration between the various arms of the Ministry to achieve the state’s plan towards sustainable economic development and facilitating the movement of trade in a way that contributes to improving Egyptian exports.Participating in many international seminars, workshops and exhibitions to communicate directly with the public, including exhibitors and visitors, and to review the services provided by the GOEIC including: 
4. Participating in the activities of the Exhibition for Deepening the Local Industrialization of Engineering Industries under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and in coordination with the Chamber of Engineering Industries. GOEIC reviewed its services in terms of internationally approved laboratory tests and providing certificates of conformity for products and free sale certificates, in order to promote the Egyptian product in foreign markets.
5. Participation in the activities of the tenth session of the Egy Plast Exhibition and the Plastics Exhibition, where it provided its services to the audience of visitors and exhibitors during the exhibition days, the most important of which is laboratory examination of plastic and biodegradable plastic through the GOEIC’s locally and internationally accredited laboratories and other services that support the movement of export and foreign trade, especially to African countries.
6. Participation in the activities of the eighteenth session of the Cairo International Leather Exhibition, in coordination with the Leather Industry Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, With the participation of many Egyptian and foreign companies in the sectors of shoes, leather products and production supplies, in order to provide support to businessmen and inform them of the latest services they provide to facilitate the movement of trade and to open new export markets for Egyptian products in global markets.
7. Participation in a workshop at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology entitled “Opportunities and areas for increasing the local component in the Egyptian industrial structure” and reviewing the role of the GOEIC in supporting the competitiveness of industrial production and the services it provides to improve Egyptian exports.
8. Participation in the activities of the symposium organized by the Federation of Industries to follow up on developments related to the carbon limits adjustment mechanism (CBAM), where the establishment of a laboratory to measure carbon emissions for the biodegradation of products was completed.
9. Equipment for the plant is currently being supplied, which will have a positive impact on the reputation of the national industry and thus Egyptian exports, and a very important impact in reducing emissions and supporting the clean economy.
10. Participation in the North of Africa Leisure Show Exhibition for swimming pools as a strategic partner to support Egyptian exports The exhibiting companies were contacted to overcome the difficulties they face and introduce them to the latest services provided by the GOEIC to support the competitiveness of Egyptian industries to ensure access to global markets.
11. Receiving representatives of companies and factories specialized in the swimming pool industry as a continuation of the success of the GOEIC’s effective participation in the International Swimming Pool Exhibition. The obstacles facing the swimming pool industry during the export process were identified, how their products reach the highest quality standards to ensure increased competitiveness in global markets, and ways to overcome these obstacles and find appropriate solutions in accordance with the laws regulating the GOEIC’s work.
12. Participation in the activities of the “Our Country’s Opportunities” exhibition, which is the first passive exhibition for spare parts for machines, equipment and production lines, which aims to provide the local component, achieves industrial integration, and increase the competitiveness of Egyptian products.
    Participation in the opening of scientific research laboratories specialized in precise analyzes at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat within the framework of cooperation between government agencies and Government and exchange experiences in the fields of examination and testing, which will have the greatest impact on the development of scientific research, not only in the field of archaeology, but in various related scientific fields.
13. Participation in the opening activities of the 74th Cairo International Exhibition for Clothes, Fabrics and Production Supplies On the sidelines of the exhibition, the GOEIC participated in a symposium on the challenges facing the textile industry and opportunities to export the Egyptian product to global markets.
14. Participation in the activities of the eighth session of the WTREX International Exhibition 2024, which specializes in the field of water purification and desalination technology and wastewater treatment, The work team communicated with the audience of visitors and exhibitors to introduce them to the latest services provided by GOEIC through its laboratories accredited locally and internationally to facilitate the movement of trade and to open new export markets for Egyptian products in global markets.
15. Participation in the Egypt Vape Expo to showcase the services provided by GOEIC and introduces its pivotal role in facilitating trade movement and providing an explanation of all laboratory tests conducted on electronic cigarettes and their derivatives in GOEIC’s accredited laboratories.
16.  Opening of the Egy Beauty Africa exhibition and participated GOEIC with a distinguished work team that presented to the audience of exhibitors and visitors the most prominent services provided by GOEIC to the business community, which contributes to facilitating the movement of trade, raising the competitiveness of Egyptian products, and developing and encouraging Egyptian exports to global markets.
17. GOEIC participated in the Egypt Cyber security Conference and Exhibition, which is a prestigious event that aims to highlight the importance of cyber security in the Arab world, as well as discuss the views of specialists and learn about experiences, best practices, systems and solutions and The participation of the General organization for Export and Import Control confirms Egypt’s position in discussing this issue and strengthening it and For global efforts to combat cyber threats, participate in the opening of the tenth Akhbar Al-Youm Economic Conference. He presented the largest trade partners during the year 2023 and the GOEIC’s role in supporting exports to Africa during the first session of the conference entitled “Industrial Investment and Export.”

And about the GOEIC’s achievements in terms of public relations and serving the business community:

1-Receiving a representative delegation from the regional office of the Korean International Cooperation Agency in Egypt within the framework of activating an integrated system to control imports of industrial and non-food goods, which includes establishing and networking GOEIC’s laboratories with the information management system, tracking system, monitoring local markets, exchanging information, and rapid warning of supply chains and movement of goods, within the framework of built trade facilitation. Manage risks at borders and within the local market.

2- Starting the trial operation of GOEIC’s website, and activating many features, the most important of which are electronic payment services for examining contract samples - import approvals - foreign trade reports - booking training courses - issuing a certificate of conformity.

3- A joint meeting with the Minister of trade of Pakistan to discuss ways to enhance trade exchange between the two countries on the sidelines of the Pakistan-Africa Exhibition

4-Meeting with members of the General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, members of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and representatives of export councils in order to present the work methodology, mechanisms and rules for implementing the integrated digital system for comprehensive risk management in cross-border trade and the technical standards for their application by GOEIC.

5- Meeting with the leaders of Jusoor Company, representatives of the Egyptian commercial representation sector, and an elite group of heads and representatives of export councils, to maximize the benefit of Jusoor Company within the framework of the state’s strategy to maximize the volume of Egyptian exports to African countries.

6- Receiving the President of Samsung Egypt and his accompanying delegation, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Samsung and the General organization for Export and Import Control regarding the speed of customs releases, and the importance of implementing the integrated digital system for comprehensive risk management in cross-border trade.

7- Receiving representatives of the organization supervising the implementation of the project “Supporting the Growth of Trade and Industry and Accelerating Market Access (TIGARA), funded by the European Union in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Authority (UNIDO), to discuss the topics that will be focused on during the implementation of the project

8-Participation in the first consultative workshop on the national commitment aimed at freezing the consumption of hydro fluorocarbons and preparing a plan to reduce consumption organized by the National Ozone Unit of the Environmental Affairs Agency in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the United Nations Development Programme.

9- Participation in the activities of launching a project to improve the food control system in Egypt, which was launched by FAO and the Food Safety Authority with the aim of building capabilities, strengthening governance, and improving the strategic planning of the national food control system for better health and a stronger economy.

10- Participation in THE GREEN EXPORT PROGRAM in cooperation with the TRADE Project, funded by the United States Agency for State Development USAID Trade Reform & Development in Egypt. GOEIC’s efforts were reviewed in supporting the transition to a green economy and reducing carbon emissions by developing its factories to serve the Egyptian industry.

11- Meeting with the members of the General Pharmaceutical Division of the General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce to discuss ways of cooperation to solve any obstacles and challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector and to respond to all inquiries submitted by the members of the General Pharmaceutical Division, especially regarding the procedures for extracting the production supplies record.

12- Participation in the second technology conference at Tiba Technological University in Luxor Governorate for young technologists, which is an opportunity for communication between young technologists with innovative ideas, with an elite group of university professors, and industry representatives from companies and factories who have interests in the field of technological progress.

13- Meeting with members of the Egyptian Businessmen Association and the Authority to review the special procedures for local and foreign verification and authentication for issuing voluntary carbon certificates and how to make use of them available “in cooperation with the Financial Regulatory Authority and the Environmental Compliance and Sustainable Development Office of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.

14- Meeting with members of the Nasr City Investors Association with the aim of introducing the GOEIC’s role in overcoming the obstacles and challenges faced by Egyptian companies in the export and import process and responding to all inquiries from the attendees who are specialized in logistical work and the necessary registrations in the export and import process.

15- Participating in the activities of the Fourth Arab Food Safety Conference. The conference discussed a number of issues related to food safety at the Arab level with the aim of achieving the integration of plans and programs supporting Arab food safety among the Arab countries.

16-Participation in the work of the eighteenth session of the Egyptian-Saudi Joint Committee to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries to come up with recommendations that are in the interest of the two brotherly countries and achieve consensus between the governments of Egypt and the Kingdom on a large number of issues of common interest.

17-Holding a workshop on the types of certificates of origin issued by the General organization for Export and Import Control in cooperation with the Export Council for Food Industries and in the presence of the Council members, which contributes to facilitating the export process and increasing food sector exports to various countries of the world.

18- Participation in the workshop on the project document on strengthening food control, phytosanitary capabilities and governance, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This project aims to provide technical support to activate the framework of sanitary and phytosanitary policies for Africa.

19. A visit to GOEIC’s headquarters in the new port of Abu Qir. Engineer Essam Al-Naggar inspected the work procedures and coordination with the customs committees. He also directed the necessity of accelerating the pace of inspection and release with the aim of facilitating the movement of foreign trade.
20. Participation in an expanded workshop to present the results of the Egyptian country program with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (EYGPT-OECD). This program gives priority to comprehensive structural reform efforts in Egypt, which stimulate major economic transformation across various sectors. GOEIC’s services provided to the exporting community and businessmen were reviewed with the aim of developing productive and export activities and maximizing the Egyptian side’s benefit from the project.
21. Participation in the activities of celebrating World Food Safety Day 2024, which was held under the slogan “Modern food regulatory systems as a driver of innovation and investment in the food and agricultural industries sector.” Engineer Essam Al-Naggar, Chairman of GOEIC, reviewed the integrated risk management system that was implemented by the General organization for Export and Import Control in controlling imported industrial and non-food goods in cooperation with the Korean side to be a model to be emulated.
22. Opening of the cooking utensils factory at GOEIC’s branch in Damietta Port as part of a series of new laboratories affiliated with GOEIC, which aim to facilitate businessmen dealing with the matter within the state’s plan aimed at speeding up the release of goods
23. Receiving a delegation from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia works in the field of Conformity examination and conformity assessment within the framework of discussing ways of cooperation between the General organization for Export and Import Control and the Company for Inspection and Conformity Assessment in many areas of laboratory examination and tests necessary for goods and products and the carbon footprint.
24. Participation in the workshop held in the State of Qatar under the name of requirements for applying the electronic certificate of origin within the framework of the Greater Arab Free Trade Organization. The workshop aims to identify the mechanisms for exchanging electronic certificates of origin between Arab countries, the challenges that countries face in implementing them, and to benefit from successful Arab experiences in this framework.
25. Participation in a workshop at Galala National University on investing in the technological capabilities available in the country in the local manufacturing of the most expensive imported items with the aim of identifying industries and products in which local manufacturing can be deepened, Identifying various industrial entities that have potential for local manufacturing, in addition to carrying out studies of economic indicators for the most imported products, creating a reverse engineering review guide, and forming economic, research, and industrial working groups to develop a road map for local manufacturing.
26. Participation in the work of the first annual conference of the Authority for the Protection of Competition and the Prevention of Monopolistic Practices. The conference witnessed a group of discussion sessions on the strategy of competitive neutrality and its effects on the markets, The positive effects of effective enforcement of the provisions of competition law on national markets and economies; And prior oversight of economic concentration operations.
27. Receiving the trade and investment attaché of the State of Pakistan in Egypt to discuss ways to increase joint trade and investment exchange between the two countries, and to discuss all the obstacles that may face increasing Egyptian-Pakistani economic relations.
28. Receiving a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations within the framework of implementing the project to strengthen food control, phytosanitary capabilities and governance to evaluate the national food control system in cooperation between the Egyptian government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.