Infant formula

Infant formula

Opportunity Brief

Under the guidance of its political leadership, Egypt is committed to providing locally produced infant ormula and is working to develop local
production capacity in line with advanced technology, with the goal of building a strong industrial base for producing the best quality
infant formula to meet local needs and bridge the import gap for this strategic commodity, essential for feeding children at
various age levels The project involves establishing a factory specializing in the production of infant formula, starting
with the collection of liquid milk from local farms, through pasteurization and drying processes, adding essential ingredients and
vitamins for children, and finally packaging and marketing The project must rely on the latest drying technologies, such as spray drying,
to ensure theproduction of high quality dried milk that meets global health and quality standards, and then add the appropriate minerals,
vitamins, and fats required for infant formula.

Ingredients of infant formula
  • Butter, cream, and ghee.
  • D ried milk.
  • B aby milk.

Baby milk is made from good raw milk The fat is separated from the milk Cream, ghee, or butter can also be made from the
fat Dried milk is also made, and then minerals, proteins, and fats suitable for children are added.

Investment Opportunity Drivers Local Global Perspectives:

  • The large and increasing demand in the local market, where the need amounts to 44 million packages of baby milk annually,
  • Integration with other dairy industries such as (dried milk, butter, cream and ghee), and the availability of raw materials locally.
  • There are good export opportunities in many Arab and Asian
    markets, with global demand exceeding 10 billion in 2023.
Local market
  • The annual needs of the local market for baby milk amount to about 44 million packages, divided into 20 million packages of
    subsidized milk, and 24 million packages for the free market through sales outlets such as pharmacies and hypermarkets.
  • The rate of increase in domestic demand reached about 7 annually during the period from 2019 to 2023.
  • Production is carried out through a limited industrial base in a few Egyptian companies, such as Lacto Misr Nestlé, and Hero Food Industries.
  • A baby’s milk needs can reach to 120 packages annually. The production inputs used are (protein lactose vegetable oils skimmed milk
  • vitamins and minerals packages with international designs).
  • Infant milk companies hold international quality certifications, such as FSSC and ISO 22000 Food Safety Systems, BRCG,
    Laboratory Accreditation, Quality System, and Environmental System These requirements are implemented
    in Egypt through specialized bodies and service providers.
  • The state’s interest in providing locally produced infant formula and directing the development of local infant formula production
    capacity to keep pace with advanced technology and reduce the import bill for the product.
  • With the market’s growing annual needs, Egyptian imports reached approximately 84 million in 2023 with 80 coming from three
    countries New Zealand, Uruguay, and Germany.
  • The Milk Collection Centers Development Project is one of the most important national projects implemented by the Egyptian state, as it aims to provide citizens with a safe, healthy and clean cup of milk and to provide production inputs for the food industry The objectives of the national project to develop milk collection centers are to improve milk quality, increase productivity and improve producers’ income In addition to provide job opportunities The project is based on training producers on the use of modern technologies in raising cows and producing milk and supporting them in purchasing the equipment and tools necessary for raising cows and producing good milk.
  • Registering products with the National Food Safety Authority.
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