Egypt has signed A new EGP 1.4 billion agreement (USD 27.57 million) with JMS and local partners from Japan to establish the country’s first factory to produce blood collection bags in the economic zone of the Suez Canal (Sczone) in Ain Sokhna.
The project, Backed By President Abdel Fattaah El-Sisi and witnessed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madboulny, it is part of Egypt’s strategy to locate medical technology and reduce import dependence. It also aims to position Egypt as a regional center for high quality medical supplies.
Established to cover 7,000 square meters, the installation include Sterile production areas and modern warehouses.
Once completely operational, it is expected Produce 7 million blood bags annually, satisfying 100 percent of the domestic needs of Egypt while exporting almost 4 million units in the Middle East and North Africa.
The authorities say that the measure will not only be support The health system, but also increases medical exports and attracts foreign currency.
He agreement It brings together the Egyptian company for Medical Investments (ECMI), Interfarm for Medical Industries and JMS Japan, one of the world leaders in the manufacture of medical supplies.
It also highlights the growing public-private associations in the sector, since Egypt works to build a resistant and self-sufficient medical manufacturing ecosystem.
The plant is expected to meet the growing demand for blood products used in surgeries, accidents, leukemia and organ transplants.
The project is based on growing economic cooperation between Egypt and Japan. In January 2025, Egypt signed A USD 230 million concessional financing agreement (EGP 11.69 billion) with Japan to support the state budget, promote private sector participation and boost economic diversification. Japan’s total support to Egypt has reached Around USD 9.6 billion (EGP 487.58 billion) since 1954.
