What Sharkia Group does

Sharkia Group (legal entity: Sharkia Holding Limited) is a privately held Dubai-based industrial holding company that consolidates manufacturing, trading, mining, and logistics operations across the MENA and African corridors. Founded by Chairman and CEO Hussam Sharkia over approximately three decades and headquartered in DIFC, the group operates through five core subsidiaries: BICC Cables (low-, medium-, and high-voltage power and control cables manufactured in Egypt to BS/IEC standards), Electro George (medium- and low-voltage electrical panels and switchgears produced under a Siemens technology license at the Abu Rawash Industrial Zone), FutureFert Fertilizers & Chemicals Industry (Egypt's first granular NPK factory, using steam granulation technology in the Suez Canal Economic Zone), Mediterranean Fertilizers DMCC (the trading arm handling more than 1 million metric tons of rock phosphate, NPK, urea, DAP, SSP, MOP, SOP, and sulphur annually), and Amana for Trading & Mining (rock phosphate mining, crushing, and port logistics at Sokhna, Adabiya, and Damietta). The group also controls regional distribution affiliates in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Jordan.\n\nThe business model is split between make-and-sell industrial manufacturing (cables and electrical panels, sold quote-based in B2B contracts to utilities, infrastructure projects, industrial plants, and developers) and transaction-based fertilizer and mining trading (margin on bulk rock phosphate and finished fertilizer moved through owned port infrastructure and chartered vessels). Customers span power utilities, water and wastewater plants, petrochemical facilities, real-estate developers, government infrastructure programs (including Egypt's New Administrative Capital), agricultural cooperatives, and multinational fertilizer companies in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; product positioning leans on international standards (ISO 9001:2015, IEC, BS) and licensed technology partnerships with Siemens, ABB, AEG, and General Electric.\n\nDistribution combines direct sales to enterprise and government buyers in Egypt and MENA with wholly-owned African entities for last-mile fertilizer delivery, supported by warehousing at three Egyptian ports. The group is pursuing an active growth agenda: BICC Cables acquired Electro George in 2024, FutureFert announced a $40 million second factory in the Northwest Gulf of Suez under an Egyptian Council of Ministers "Golden License," and the founder-led ownership structure has not disclosed any external institutional investors.

Name

Sharkia Group

Legal name

Sharkia Holding Limited

Website

https://sharkiagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sharkia Group is a Dubai-based private industrial holding company operating through BICC Cables, Electro George, FutureFert, Mediterranean Fertilizers, and Amana Trading & Mining to manufacture and trade cables, electrical panels, NPK fertilizers, and rock phosphate across MENA, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cable Manufacturing and Sales: BICC Cables manufactures and sells low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage cables for power and control applications. Revenue generated from product sales to utilities, infrastructure projects, and industrial customers domestically and internationally.
2. Electrical Panel Manufacturing and Sales: Electro George manufactures and sells medium and low voltage electrical panels under Siemens license. Revenue from product sales to industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
3. Fertilizer Production and Sales: FutureFert produces granular NPK fertilizers at its Egypt factory. Revenue generated from selling fertilizers to agricultural distributors and farming operations globally.
4. Fertilizer Trading and Distribution: Mediterranean Fertilizers trades more than 1 million metric tons of fertilizers annually, including rock phosphate, NPK, Urea, DAP, SSP, TSP, MOP, SOP, and Sulphur. Sells to Asian, African, and European markets through subsidiaries and direct sales.
5. Rock Phosphate Mining and Trading: Amana Trading & Mining operates rock phosphate crushing and mining operations, handling the entire supply chain from extraction to delivery. Exports rock phosphate in bags, bulk containers, or chartered vessels to global markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sharkia Group is a diversified industrial holding company that manufactures and trades power cables (BICC Cables), medium and low voltage electrical panels and switchgear (Electro George), granular NPK fertilizers (FutureFert), and rock phosphate-based fertilizer raw materials (Mediterranean Fertilizers and Amana for Trading & Mining). The group also operates phosphate mining, crushing, and export logistics from Egyptian and Jordanian sources to customers across MENA, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Product overview

Sharkia Group is a diversified investment holding company with five core business divisions operating across manufacturing, trading, mining, and logistics. The group operates as a portfolio of subsidiaries: BICC Cables (cable manufacturing producing low, medium, and high voltage power cables, overhead cables, instrumentation, control, fire resistant, and fire alarm cables); Electro George (electrical panels manufacturing producing medium voltage switchgears and low voltage switchgears under Siemens license); FutureFert (first granular NPK fertilizer factory in Egypt using steam granulation technology); Mediterranean Fertilizers (fertilizer trading arm handling over 1 million metric tons annually of rock phosphate, NPK, and specialty fertilizers); and Amana For Trading & Mining (rock phosphate mining and logistics with crushing operations and port facilities). The group also has affiliates distributing fertilizers in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Jordan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BICC Cables: Manufacturer of low, medium and high voltage cables, wire and instrumentation cables for electricity markets
• Electro George
• FutureFert
• Mediterranean Fertilizers
• Amana for Trading & Mining

Products and services

• BICC Cables - Power and Control Cable Manufacturing Manufactures low, medium, and high voltage power and control cables for utilities, contractors, builders, and industrial facilities. Products include insulated power cables, building wire, instrumentation cables, halogen-free cables, overhead conductors, and fire-resistant and fire alarm cables, complying with British Standards (BS) and IEC requirements. Holds ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.
• Electro George - Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Panels and Switchgear Manufactures fully type-tested medium voltage switchgears (SIMOPRIME, 8DJH ring main units, MXGN AIS) covering 7.2 kV to 24 kV with ratings from 630A up to 3600A and short-circuit levels of 25, 31.5, and 40 kA, plus SIVACON S8 low voltage MDBs and MCCs and a full range of LV components, all under Siemens license. Serves utilities, water/wastewater treatment, petrochemical plants, real estate developments, and infrastructure projects.
• FutureFert Fertilizers & Chemicals Industry - Granular NPK Fertilizers Produces high-quality granular NPK fertilizers using steam granulation technology that guarantees homogeneous production, with each granule containing all the nutrients required in the formulation. Includes automated production lines and quality control laboratories. Located less than 5 km from Ain-Sokhna Port for efficient export logistics.
• Mediterranean Fertilizers - Fertilizer and Fertilizer Raw Materials Trading Trading arm of the group that markets rock phosphate, NPK, Urea, DAP, SSP, TSP, MOP, SOP, and Sulphur to multinational fertilizer companies and agricultural distributors across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Trades more than 1 million metric tons of fertilizer annually and distributes through subsidiaries in Kenya, Malawi, and Mozambique. More than 25 years of trading experience.
• Amana for Trading & Mining - Rock Phosphate Mining and Logistics Operates rock phosphate crushing and mining in Egypt, holds a large rock phosphate concession land with promising high-quality resources, and manages the full export supply chain through port facilities at Sokhna (Red Sea), Adabiya (Red Sea), and Damietta (Mediterranean Sea). Exports rock phosphate in bags, bulk containers, or chartered vessels to global fertilizer manufacturers and agricultural operations.
• BICC Low Voltage Power Cables Low voltage power cables designed to transmit power at voltages up to 3.3 kV, available in copper and aluminum variants including CU/PVC, CU/XLPE/PVC, AL/PVC, and armored configurations, for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• BICC Medium Voltage Power Cables Medium voltage power cables designed to transmit power at voltages up to 66 kV for power transmission and distribution by utilities.
• BICC Overhead Power Cables Overhead transmission conductors including AAC (All Aluminum Conductors), ACSR (Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced), ABC (Aerial Bundled Cables), and Bare Copper conductors for overhead transmission systems up to 60 kV.
• BICC Instrumentation Cables Multi-pair, triple, and multi-core instrument cables designed to connect electrical instrument circuits and provide signal communication in process plants such as petrochemical facilities.
• BICC Control Cables Interconnecting cables for control devices for indoor and outdoor installations, available in PVC and XLPE insulation with optional steel wire or tape armoring.
• BICC Fire Resistant Cables Fire resistant cables using MICA glass tape insulation and low smoke zero halogen (LSOH) sheathing for circuit integrity during fire conditions in hazardous areas.
• BICC Fire Alarm Cables Cables designed for fire fighting systems connecting security systems such as smoke detectors, emergency lightings, and fire command centers, tested per BS 50288-7.
• Electro George SIMOPRIME Medium Voltage Switchgear Medium voltage switchgear range including SIMOPRIME A4 (up to 24 kV, ratings up to 2500A, 25 kA/3sec short-circuit withstand) and SIMOPRIME (up to 17.5 kV, ratings up to 3600A, 40 kA/3sec short-circuit withstand) for power utilities, water treatment, petrochemical, and infrastructure applications.
• Electro George 8DJH Ring Main Unit GIS ring main unit with rated current up to 630A, short-circuit withstand up to 20 kA/3s, and internal arc classification IAC AFLR 21 kA/1s, for utilities, wind and solar plants, and water treatment facilities.
• Electro George MXGN AIS Air Insulated Switchgear Air insulated switchgear available in 12 kV and 24 kV variants for ring main unit applications, with various current and short-circuit ratings.
• Electro George SIVACON S8 Low Voltage Switchgear Fully type-tested low voltage main distribution board (MDB) and motor control center (MCC) per IEC 61439-1&2, rated up to 7010A operational voltage and 150 kA short-circuit withstand, for chemical, oil, power plants, and infrastructure.
• Electro George Low Voltage Components Full range of low voltage components including RCCB, MCB, MCCB (fixed trip, electronic trip, adjustable trip), ACB, capacitor switching contactors, auxiliary contacts, thermal overload relays, modular contactors, timing relays, and AC contactors.
• FutureFert NPK Granular Fertilizers High-quality NPK granular fertilizers produced using steam granulation technology that guarantees homogeneous production with each granule containing all nutrients required according to formulation specifications.
• Mediterranean Rock Phosphate Rock phosphate exported from Egypt and Jordan, available for direct application or as raw material, distributed to Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa markets.
• Mediterranean NPK and Specialty Fertilizers Trading of different grades of NPK with various specifications, along with Urea, DAP, SSP, TSP, MOP, SOP, and Sulphur fertilizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trading over 1 million metric tons of fertilizers annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011Electro George has maintained a longstanding partnership with Siemens since 2011, initially focusing on manufacturing of medium voltage panels and ring main units. Recently expanded to include low voltage electrical panels production under Siemens license. Partnership enables Electro George to integrate Siemens' advanced technology and quality standards, offering reliable and innovative energy distribution solutions.
• Hassan Allam TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHassan Allam Technologies is certified as an electrical cable provider for projects, working with BICC Cables on infrastructure projects in Egypt.
• Major Shipping LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediterranean Fertilizers maintains long-standing relationships with major shipping lines, enabling preferential shipping rates and treatment for bulk rock phosphate exports.
• Chartered Vessels PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Group has established partnerships with chartered vessels, shipping numerous vessels per year to multiple countries primarily in bulk quantities for fertilizer and rock phosphate exports.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elsewedy Electric: Egypt-headquartered industrial group manufacturing cables, electrical equipment, and transformers with strong MENA and African export reach — directly comparable to Sharkia's BICC Cables and Electro George segments and similarly diversified across power-infrastructure verticals.
• MOPCO (Misr Fertilizers Production Company): Egyptian nitrogen fertilizer producer (urea/ammonia) majority-owned by OCI — a direct peer to FutureFert within the same Egyptian fertilizer manufacturing landscape, competing for the same export and domestic agricultural customers.
• Abu Qir Fertilizers: Egyptian fertilizer producer manufacturing nitrogen fertilizers (urea, ammonium nitrate) — directly comparable to FutureFert as a domestic NPK/nitrogen fertilizer peer competing for Egyptian and export agricultural markets.

Broad incumbents

• OCI Global: Netherlands/MENA-headquartered nitrogen fertilizer and methanol producer with significant Egyptian and Algerian assets — comparable to Sharkia's FutureFert (NPK) and Mediterranean Fertilizers (trading) businesses as a broader incumbent in regional fertilizer production and export.
• OCP Group: Moroccan state-owned phosphate rock miner and fertilizer producer — the world's largest phosphate exporter — directly comparable to Sharkia's Amana (phosphate mining) and FutureFert (NPK) operations as a vertically integrated phosphate-to-fertilizer incumbent.
• Maaden: Saudi Arabian mining and metals company with sizable phosphate and fertilizer operations — comparable as a regional broad incumbent combining mining extraction with downstream fertilizer production similar to Sharkia's mining-plus-NPK model.
• Nexans: France-headquartered global cable manufacturer producing LV/MV/HV power cables, instrumentation, and specialty cables — a broad incumbent comparable to BICC Cables but at global scale, competing for the same utility and infrastructure project tenders.
• Prysmian Group: Italy-based global leader in power and telecommunications cables — directly comparable to BICC Cables' LV/MV/HV cable portfolio but with worldwide manufacturing footprint and broader product breadth including submarine cable systems.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish global electrification, motion, and process automation leader — a broad incumbent whose switchgear, motor control, and electrical distribution portfolio directly competes with and supplies technology to Electro George's Siemens-licensed product lines.
• Schneider Electric: France-headquartered global energy management and automation leader — a broad incumbent whose LV/MV distribution and industrial automation offerings compete with Electro George's panel products for the same utility, petrochemical, and infrastructure customers across MENA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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