Egyptian Swiss Group

What Egyptian Swiss Group does

Egyptian Swiss Group is a privately held Egyptian food manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cairo. It operates four integrated production divisions — pasta (7,500 tons/month capacity on 25,000 sq m), wheat milling and flour (44,000 tons/month capacity on 40,000 sq m), tomato paste and concentrates (3,500 tons/month on 10,000 sq m), and grain trading (250,000 tons/year) — organized through wholly owned subsidiaries (Egyptian Swiss for Pasta, Egyptian Swiss for Milling, Egyptian Swiss for Concentrates, Egyptian Swiss for Grains Trading). The group also controls an unrelated real estate subsidiary, Living Yards Developments, which markets residential, business, and industrial compounds under brands including The Loft and Loft Capital Center.

The company serves three distinct customer segments: B2B food manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers who purchase bulk product for resale or further processing; private-label buyers in retail who source branded pasta, flour, tomato paste, and jam under their own labels; and end consumers via the company's branded portfolio (Rawaa, Zeina, Dahsha, Dandy, Melook, Nojoom Zaman, khabaz, Dahab, Semeed). Distribution operates across 30+ countries through direct B2B export, regional channel partners, and private-label/OEM arrangements, with documented presence in Egypt, Europe (France, Netherlands, Sweden), Africa (Libya, Morocco, Senegal, Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Iraq), and the Americas (Brazil, USA).

The business model is manufacturer-led B2B revenue: one-time-sale product revenue from pasta, flour, and concentrate sales, supplemented by transaction-fee revenue on grain trading and private-label production. The company's stated 2025 sales target is EGP 5 billion, supported by a $20–25 million capex plan over five years for new production lines, international accreditation, and export expansion. Marketing relies on recurring participation in international food exhibitions including Gulfood Dubai, Food Africa, Saudi Food Show, Anuga, and SIAL, supplemented by a multilingual website, media coverage, and a partnership with Egypt's Food Export Council. ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications support quality and food safety positioning required by institutional buyers.

Name

Egyptian Swiss Group

Legal name

Egyptian Swiss Group

Website

https://egyptianswiss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Egyptian Swiss Group is a privately held Egyptian food manufacturer producing pasta, wheat flour, tomato paste, and jams across integrated facilities, serving B2B distributors, private-label buyers, and consumers in 30-plus countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Grain Mill Products (2040), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Ethnic Packaged Foods (CRADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ)

Keywords

• Pasta manufacturing
• Wheat flour milling
• Tomato paste production
• Private label food manufacturing
• Food export distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pasta Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of pasta products under brands Rawaa, Zeina, Dahsha, and Private Label. The company produces pasta using its own flour from its milling facility, ensuring quality control from raw materials to finished product.
2. Wheat Flour Products: Production and sale of wheat flour products under brands Melook, Nojoom Zaman, Khabaz, Dahab, Semeed, and flour products. Capacity of 44,000 tons/month making it a significant volume business.
3. Tomato Paste and Concentrates: Production and sale of tomato paste under brands Rawaa, Dahsha, Dandy, and Private Label. The company claims to operate one of the largest concentrate and sauce manufacturing facilities in the Middle East.
4. Jam Products: Production and sale of jam products under Rawaa and Dahsha brands.
5. Private Label Manufacturing: The company offers private label manufacturing capabilities for pasta, wheat products, tomato paste, and jams, allowing retailers and brands to source products under their own labels.
6. Grains Trading: International grain trading operations with capacity of 250,000 tons per year.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Egyptian Swiss Group is a food manufacturer that produces and sells pasta, wheat flour and semolina, tomato paste and concentrates, and jams through four integrated facilities in Egypt. It sells branded consumer products (Rawaa, Zeina, Dahsha, Dandy, Melook, Nojoom Zaman, Khabaz, Dahab, Semeed) and offers private label manufacturing of the same categories for external retailers and brands, exporting to more than 30 countries.

Product overview

Egyptian Swiss Group operates as a food manufacturing conglomerate with three main production divisions: Pasta, Milling (Flour/Wheat Products), and Concentrates (Tomato Paste, Sauces, and Jams). The company produces complementary consumer products under its own brands (Rawaa, Zeina, Dahsha, Dandy, Melook, Nojoom Zaman, khabaz, Dahab, Semeed) and offers private label manufacturing for retail partners. All products are manufactured in-house using the company's own flour and latest technologies. The portfolio includes pasta in various shapes, wheat products including flour and semolina, tomato paste/concentrates, and jams across multiple brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rawaa: Pasta, tomato paste, and jam brand
• Zeina
• Dahsha
• Dandy
• Melook
• Nojoom Zaman
• Khabaz
• Dahab
• Semeed
• Private Label
• The Loft
• The Loft Plaza
• The Loft Downtown
• Loft Capital Center
• Noir One Ninety St.

Products and services

• Pasta Products
• Wheat Flour and Semolina Products
• Tomato Paste and Concentrates
• Jam Products
• Private Label Manufacturing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Export share increased from 20% to 30% of production volume
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Republic of SenegalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Discussions between Egyptian Swiss Group and the Senegalese government led by Ambassador Dr. Abu Bakr Sarr about establishing an Egyptian-Senegalese joint cooperation company. The partnership aims to enhance mutual trade exchange (estimated at $68 million) and leverage Senegal's strategic location serving 6+ neighboring countries. The collaboration would involve exporting Egyptian products to Senegal and importing raw materials from Senegal.
• Embassy of Senegal in CairocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Senegalese Embassy in Cairo facilitated discussions with Egyptian Swiss Group for establishing bilateral commercial cooperation through a joint venture company.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Americana Group: MENA-focused food manufacturer and operator of fast-food franchises. Comparable as a large MENA-region packaged food company with strong consumer brand presence across the region.
• Almarai: Largest vertically integrated dairy and food company in the world, with bakery and food ingredient operations. Comparable as a large-scale MENA food manufacturer with diversified portfolio and broad distribution.
• Barilla Group: World's largest pasta manufacturer and a major global player in sauces and baked goods. Globally comparable in pasta category; competes with ESG in private label and emerging markets.
• Ebro Foods: Spanish multinational operating in pasta, rice, and sauces under brands like Panzani and Riviana. Comparable as a major pasta and sauce manufacturer with global export presence.

Direct peers

• Domty: Egyptian food company primarily in cheese and dairy products with growing packaged food portfolio. Comparable as a branded Egyptian food manufacturer selling through similar retail and distribution channels.
• Juhayna Food Industries: Leading Egyptian dairy and food manufacturer with broad packaged food portfolio (dairy, juice, yogurt). Directly comparable as a major Egyptian branded food manufacturer with sizable manufacturing footprint and significant domestic market share.
• Halwani Brothers: Saudi food manufacturer specializing in processed foods, tomato paste, and frozen foods. Comparable as a MENA-based food manufacturer with similar product categories (tomato paste, processed foods) and export orientation.
• Edita Food Industries: Egyptian packaged snack and baked goods manufacturer (Hohos, Twinkies, Bake Rolz). Comparable as a leading Egyptian branded packaged food company with international expansion.
• De Cecco: Italian premium pasta manufacturer with global distribution. Comparable in pasta manufacturing and export-driven international business model.

Others

• Cargill (Food Ingredients & Bio-Industrial): Global food and agriculture giant with significant wheat milling, grain trading, and food ingredient operations. Comparable as a major wheat/originator and grain trader that ESG's grains trading subsidiary competes against in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/egyptian_swiss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/egyptian-swiss

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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