Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated a major automotive wiring harness factory in Badr City on Tuesday, in a move signaling the country’s growing influence in the global automotive supply chain. The facility, operated by Leoni Egypt, expands production capacity and deepens cooperation with the Ministry of Industry.
Located on the Al-Rubiki Axis, the newly opened Badr 4 plant covers nearly 14,000 square meters and is part of a strategic industrial expansion plan.
Government Puts Automotive Manufacturing at the Forefront
Madbouly emphasized that the automotive sector is now a core priority for the state. He pointed to rapid expansion in Egypt’s ability to produce electrical wiring harnesses for both conventional vehicles and electric mobility markets.
Leoni Egypt’s footprint reflects the broader industrial strategy. Large international manufacturers continue investing in Egypt due to its logistics location, export capacity, and specialist workforce.
One sentence makes the intention clear: Egypt wants to serve as a sustained regional and international hub rather than a small assembly market.
Government officials present at the unveiling included Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir. Representatives from regulatory agencies, investment authorities, and the global Leoni Group also attended.
The commemorative plaque was unveiled before Madbouly toured the facility and met engineering teams.
Expansion to Boost Production and Jobs
The Badr 4 factory is designed to raise output as part of a larger vision to scale Egypt’s participation in automotive component manufacturing. The site reinforces an industrial corridor connecting engineering expertise, vocational skills, and export-oriented production.
Leoni Egypt now employs roughly 6,000 workers, including engineers, technicians, and skilled assembly personnel. That labor force is expected to grow as production lines become fully optimized.
One small paragraph: the company’s exports reached €240 million in 2024, making it the second-largest exporter among Egypt’s free-zone companies.
Here is a short, useful table for quick reference:
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory Name | Badr 4 |
| Area | 14,000 sq. meters |
| Location | Al-Rubiki Axis, Badr City |
| Workforce | Approximately 6,000 |
| Export Value | €240M in 2024 |
| Industry | Automotive wiring harness |
Leoni’s expansion is aligned with a long-term effort to develop a competitive supply chain for both regional and multinational automotive manufacturers.
Strengthening Egypt’s Export and Supply Chain Position
Madbouly said the repeated expansion of automotive suppliers reflects international confidence in the Egyptian market. Multiple manufacturers have scaled operations across industrial zones, free zones, and export-focused municipalities.
Leoni’s wiring harnesses serve global OEMs and EV markets, playing a critical role in electrical systems, safety components, and embedded automotive technology. Wiring harnesses are among the highest-value export categories in Egypt’s industrial economy.
One short line: large automakers prefer stable and specialized harness suppliers because precision, delivery timelines, and technical certifications are crucial.
Industrial analysts said Egypt’s combination of free-zone frameworks, energy availability, logistics access to European and African markets, and a trained workforce has been effective in attracting multinational vendors.
Investing in Skills and Technology
The plant’s expansion and the associated hiring pipeline also strengthen vocational training, engineering specialization, and quality-certification capacity.
Officials said partnerships between industry and universities can provide consistent technical talent, product innovation, and production automation.
Short burst: the expansion is not only about space or equipment — it is equally about scaling skills.
As Egypt’s automotive manufacturing grows, sector leaders expect more upstream and downstream suppliers to co-locate in Badr City and surrounding industrial corridors. This clustering effect reduces shipping time, improves component compatibility, and consolidates technical processes.
One concise sentence: supply chain concentration makes the export ecosystem more competitive.
Egypt Positions for EV and Global Component Demand
Global automotive markets are shifting toward electrification, requiring more complex wiring architecture, battery integration, and high-density electronic systems. Harness suppliers are increasingly central to vehicle platforms, not just auxiliary parts.
Egypt sees wiring harness production as a gateway to broader technological manufacturing and future EV integration.
Some industry experts say this could drive more contract manufacturing, testing centers, lightweight materials research, and EV infrastructure jobs over the next decade.
The expansion in Badr City is consistent with similar developments seen in Sadat, October, and the Suez Canal economic zones, where component suppliers have already integrated with major automotive production networks.
Short final paragraph: leaders believe the sector can increase exports and deepen domestic industrial value if pipelines remain predictable and foreign investment stays stable.
