Marble and Granite Factories in Egypt: 7 Modern Technologies That Raise Production Quality and Added Value (6) Reducing Waste and Making the Most of Materials

Article by: Dr. Mohanda El-Ghoul

Source: Petronews

• Reducing waste from blocks and slabs is one of the key areas for developing the marble and granite industry, by improving extraction, sawing and cutting operations and using more precise equipment in the production stages.
• Better management of manufacturing waste and its reuse in some applications also helps raise resource efficiency and reduce waste, supporting the industry's move toward more efficient and sustainable production practices.

Added value: the main goal of developing the marble and granite industry

• Maximizing added value is one of the main pillars of developing the marble and granite industry in Egypt, by increasing the share of local manufacturing and turning materials extracted from quarries into finished products with higher specifications and economic value.
• This includes developing quarries, modernizing production lines, raising workforce efficiency, localizing some equipment and improving product quality, as well as supporting factories' ability to access foreign markets.
• Developing industrial zones, led by Shaq Al-Thuban, is also an important step toward raising the sector's efficiency and competitiveness.
• The official tour of Shaq Al-Thuban in February 2026 showed that one of the factories inspected has a production capacity of about 754,000 square meters per year and exports its entire output to more than 73 countries, reflecting the production and export capabilities within the area.

Marble and granite factories in Egypt: promising export opportunities

• Egypt has important strengths to support marble and granite exports, led by the diversity of its natural materials, the availability of technical expertise and an industrial base capable of producing a wide range of products.
• Competition in global markets depends not only on the quality of the raw material, but also on manufacturing quality, dimensional accuracy, finish level and the ability to meet specifications and delivery dates.
• Inspections of marble shipments intended for export confirm the continued presence of Egyptian products in foreign markets, highlighting the importance of developing the manufacturing and processing system and linking it to the needs of international markets.
• This highlights the importance of expanding exports of manufactured products instead of only trading materials in their raw form, achieving a greater economic return and making the most of Egypt's natural resources.

The future of marble and granite factories in Egypt

• The Egyptian marble and granite sector has wide growth opportunities, supported by the diversity of natural materials, widespread extraction areas, specialized industrial centers and accumulated experience in manufacturing, processing and export.
• Developing technology, reducing waste, improving product quality and increasing added value remain among the most important pillars of the coming phase, along with developing workforce skills and improving the efficiency of quarries and factories.
• Completing the development of industrial zones, regularizing the status of facilities, providing services and infrastructure, and linking the industry to modern technology are also important factors in strengthening the sector's competitiveness.