Product Offerings
Product Categories:
fruits and vegetables, real estate, agricultural machinery and equipment
Products:
Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Agricultural Land, Irrigation Systems
Product Gallery:
Orange
Mandarin
Grapes
Mangoes
Al‑Salhia Investment and Development Company, founded in 1977 under the auspices of a presidential decree, stands as one of Egypt’s most prominent and pioneering entities in the realm of agricultural and land development. As a joint-stock company with partial ownership by the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation, Al‑Salhia plays a strategic role in supporting Egypt’s agricultural sustainability and economic diversification goals.
Core Business
At the heart of Al‑Salhia’s operations lies the integrated development of reclaimed lands for agricultural, animal, and industrial use. The company manages extensive land portfolios—over 50,000 feddans (approximately 210 million square meters)—across several key governorates in Egypt. Al‑Salhia is deeply involved in transforming desert land into fertile and productive agricultural zones.
Product and Service Offerings
Al‑Salhia operates through multiple business divisions across the value chain:
- Agricultural Production
- Field Crops: wheat, maize, barley, and alfalfa
- Vegetables: potatoes, onions, garlic
- Fruits: citrus, grapes, pomegranates
- Animal Production
- Cattle breeding and dairy production
- Modern milk collection and processing facilities
- Poultry Production
- Egg production and poultry farming
- Day-old chick and parent stock operations
- Feed and Compost
- Organic compost and fertilizer manufacturing
- Animal feed formulation and sales
- Cold Storage and Logistics
- Modern warehousing and refrigerated storage units
- Packing, processing, and marketing services
Specialisation and Core USP
Al‑Salhia is one of the first companies in Egypt to embrace vertical integration in agriculture—controlling the entire supply chain from land reclamation to final product marketing. It has a strong edge in:
- Desert land reclamation and transformation
- High-value agri-export operations
- Sophisticated irrigation infrastructure
- Own livestock breeding programs
- Fully owned and operated cold chain logistics
Financial Strength
While Al‑Salhia does not publicly disclose detailed financials, credible industry reports and government disclosures indicate that the company:
- Is capitalized at over EGP 500 million
- Operates with multi-million dollar annual revenues from land leases, crop sales, and dairy & poultry divisions
- Owns major infrastructure including 6 dairy farms, 2 compost factories, and multiple storage facilities
Shipment and Export Records
According to shipment intelligence platforms like Volza and Trademo, Al‑Salhia has exported agricultural commodities such as:
- Potatoes, onions, and citrus to markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Russia, and European Union
- Over 250 international shipments recorded over the last five years, with export values in the range of $15–20 million annually
Key exported commodities:
- Fresh onions and potatoes (peak season: January–April)
- Citrus fruits (oranges, mandarins)
Target Markets
Al‑Salhia primarily targets:
- Domestic institutional buyers (food processors, retailers)
- Export clients across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Europe
- Government projects and PPPs in agricultural sustainability
Operational Capabilities
- Land Ownership: 50,000+ feddans under operation
- Irrigation Systems: Drip and pivot systems powered by modern water resource management
- Farming Fleet: Own fleet of tractors, harvesters, and transport vehicles
- Processing Plants: On-site milk processing and sorting/polishing for exports
- Cold Chain: Refrigerated warehouses with >5,000-ton capacity
Certifications and Compliance
Al‑Salhia adheres to international quality and environmental standards:
- Global GAP certification for exported produce
- ISO 22000 for food safety and traceability
- Veterinary and Agricultural Quarantine Certifications from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture
Customer Testimonials
“We’ve worked with Al‑Salhia for over five years importing Egyptian citrus. Their product quality and supply chain efficiency are unmatched in the region.”
— Ahmed Al‑Sayegh, Import Manager, Riyadh Fresh Trading
“Al‑Salhia’s dairy products meet EU residue standards and come with full traceability. It’s rare to see such professionalism in the Egyptian agri-sector.”
— Maria Tanzi, European Agro Partners
Major Achievements
- Awarded multiple government land reclamation contracts since 2010
- Recognized by Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture for innovation in sustainable farming
- First Egyptian agricultural firm to implement blockchain traceability trials on citrus exports (pilot project in 2022)
- Participated in international trade shows including Fruit Logistica (Berlin) and Gulfood (Dubai)
Al‑Salhia continues to lead Egypt’s vision for sustainable agricultural development by combining tradition with innovation and scale with specialization. Its role in feeding both the domestic and regional markets while promoting agricultural employment and investment is pivotal.