Egyptian exports of construction materials hit $5B in 2017

The exports of mineral industries sector increased 1 percent to reach $3.9 billion in 2017, up from $3.8 billion in the previous year, as iron exports soared 97 percent to $863 million from $438 million in 2016, according to the report. Copper exports recorded $237 million last year, up from $162 million in 2016, marking an increase of 47 percent.