GS1 Egypt

What GS1 Egypt does

GS1 Egypt is the Egyptian member organization of the global GS1 AISBL network, established in 1997 and headquartered in Cairo. It is the sole authorized issuer of GS1 product and location identifiers in Egypt, providing GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) barcodes, GLN (Global Location Numbers), GPC classifications, EPCIS event-tracking standards, and a suite of sector-specific platforms including HLRP for healthcare facility registry, SafeMed for pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting, One Trace for farm-to-fork agricultural traceability, and GSYNC for product data synchronization. These standards and platforms are integrated into Egyptian regulatory infrastructure, including the Egyptian Tax Authority's e-invoicing system, the Egyptian Drug Authority's drug registry, and the Unified Procurement Authority's pharmaceutical procurement workflow.

The company's business model is a recurring annual subscription on a tiered GTIN pricing ladder ranging from 8,640 EGP (10 barcodes) to 52,807 EGP (100,000 barcodes), plus a monthly GLN subscription starting at 120 EGP, training, and consultancy services. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve MyGS1 portal for SMBs, direct enterprise sales with dedicated account managers, and government partnership channels that automatically activate member codes on regulatory platforms. GS1 Egypt serves 18,000+ local members across 25+ commercial sectors, including multinational pharmaceutical companies (Novartis, Sandoz), industrial manufacturers (Elaraby Group, Corona Egypt), food and agriculture firms (Al Safy Group, Al Aseel Poultry), and small businesses, alongside strategic partnerships with Amazon Egypt, Noon, Jumia, and Carrefour for e-commerce distribution. The organization operates with 11–50 employees and is part of a 118-country global network processing 10 billion+ daily transactions.

Name

GS1 Egypt

Legal name

GS1 AISBL

Website

https://gs1eg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GS1 Egypt is the sole authorized GS1 member organization in Egypt, issuing GTIN barcodes, GLN location codes, and sector-specific traceability platforms (HLRP, SafeMed, One Trace) to 18,000+ members across healthcare, food, retail, and e-commerce, integrated with national regulatory systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Barcode/GTIN Subscription Services: Annual subscription-based model providing GTIN barcode packages ranging from 10 to 100,000 barcodes. Prices range from 8,640 EGP to 52,807 EGP annually. Includes access to MyGS1 platform, online database for barcode creation and management, and customer support.
2. GLN (Location Code) Services: Monthly subscription for Global Location Number codes starting from 120 EGP per month, paid annually.
3. Training and Consulting Services: Monthly training sessions and consulting services for members and partners to ensure proper use of GS1 barcodes and solving operational challenges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GS1 Egypt is the sole authorized issuer in Egypt of GS1 global identification standards, primarily GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) barcodes and GLN (Global Location Number) location codes, sold on annual subscriptions. It also provides sector-specific software platforms including MyGS1 (member portal), HLRP (Healthcare Location Registry), SafeMed (pharmaceutical track and trace), One Trace (agricultural/food traceability), and GSYNC (product data synchronization), along with training and consulting services to ensure standards adoption.

Product overview

GS1 Egypt operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture providing end-to-end data and product management for business owners and exporters across e-commerce, healthcare, and agriculture. The core offerings center on GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and GLN (Global Location Number) as the foundational identification standards. These feed into the central MyGS1 dashboard platform, which manages the full product lifecycle. Specialized sector platforms include HLRP (Healthcare Location Registry) for healthcare facility GLN management, SafeMed for pharmaceutical track-and-trace, and One Trace for agricultural/food traceability from farm to fork. Complementary platforms include GSYNC (product data synchronization), Product Connect (physical-digital product linking), One Print (barcode label printing), and QR Connect (QR-code-driven marketing and engagement). The product portfolio also includes free online tools — GTIN Estimator, Check Digit Calculator, GPC Browser, Verified by GS1, and ETA Free EGS — alongside professional services for training and consultancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
• GLN (Global Location Number) Globally unique identifier for legal entities, functional units, or physical locations, available as a monthly subscription. Used by organizations across Egypt for location identification in supply chain and government systems.
• HLRP (Healthcare Location Registry Platform) National platform for managing and verifying GLN numbers for all healthcare sector stakeholders in Egypt, including pharmacies, hospitals, and medical device suppliers.
• SafeMed (Pharmaceutical Track and Trace) Pharmaceutical track-and-trace platform that protects the supply chain from counterfeit drugs through advanced serialization and traceability, built in partnership with the Egyptian Drug Authority and Ministry of Health.
• One Trace (Farm-to-Fork Traceability) Complete farm-to-fork traceability system for the agricultural and food sector in Egypt, enabling food safety compliance and brand protection.
• One Print (Barcode Label Printing) Digital in-house printing system for GS1 barcode labels, allowing companies to print compliant labels internally and reduce compliance costs.
• Product Connect Platform that bridges physical products with digital content using GS1 global standards, enabling enhanced visual product presentation and consumer engagement.
• QR Code / GS1 Digital Link Next-generation QR code service based on the GS1 Digital Link standard, linking physical products to rich digital content and product information through a single scan.
• GSYNC (Product Data Synchronization) Product data synchronization platform that ensures unified and error-free product data across all platforms and trading partners in the supply chain.
• MyGS1 Member Portal Central member platform that facilitates business interactions, ensures compliance, and provides trade efficiency tools from a single dashboard for GS1 Egypt members.
• QR Connect Platform that leverages QR codes for marketing, advertising, and seamless customer engagement through product-scannable digital experiences.
• Training Services Monthly training sessions for members and partners covering GS1 barcode standards, product identification, and traceability to ensure correct usage and operational problem-solving.
• Consultancy Services Expert consulting services for standards integration, barcode optimization, QR code technology, DataMatrix barcoding, and AIDC solutions, targeted at SMEs and enterprises.
• Pharmacy GLN Inquiry Service Search service that enables pharmacies to retrieve their Global Location Number (GLN) for use in the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Track and Trace system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 billion+ daily transactions processed through GS1 systems globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Unified Procurement Authority (UPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024Cooperation protocol signed to integrate GS1 Track and Trace solutions into Egypt's pharmaceutical supply chain. The partnership aims to ensure drug quality and patient safety by enabling all supply chain partners to track pharmaceutical products from origin to final consumer.
• Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGS1 Egypt partnered with EDA to support medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical organizations in achieving regulatory compliance with drug tracking requirements.
• Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn cooperation with ETA, GS1 Egypt plays a central role in implementing the electronic invoicing system by enabling the use of GS1 global standards, particularly GTIN barcodes, to ensure product data accuracy and compliance with government requirements.
• Egyptian Healthcare Authority (EHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Egyptian Healthcare Authority for healthcare sector digital transformation and location registry management.
• Egyptian Customs AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for customs clearance and trade facilitation using GS1 standards for product and location identification.
• National Food Safety Authority (NOHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food safety compliance and traceability in the agricultural and food supply chain.
• Amazon EgyptmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership with Amazon Egypt announced at GS1 Champions 2024 to simplify product listing on the platform, improve search results, and facilitate order fulfillment for enhanced customer experience.
• Noon EgyptmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to enable seamless product integration and compliance for sellers on the Noon e-commerce platform.
• Egyptian Healthcare Supply Chain Association (EHSCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed at Africa Health ExCon 2025 to apply GS1 global standards in product identification and traceability, support the national initiative to track products from manufacturer to patient, build smart and transparent medical supply chains, and enable ecosystem stakeholders through training and digital tools.
• eHealth EgyptmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation protocol signed at Africa Health ExCon 2025 to enhance tracking and digitization in the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), support eHealth Egypt's mission to build comprehensive digital health infrastructure, improve data-driven decision-making, and enhance quality of healthcare services.
• Jumia EgyptmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership with Jumia Egypt, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Africa, to simplify product listing processes and improve customer experience on the platform.
• CarrefourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor retail partner mentioned as a sales channel for companies using GS1 standards, enabling access to retail distribution networks.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GS1 US: U.S. member organization of GS1, the largest GS1 MO globally. Operates the same business model (GTIN/GLN subscriptions, traceability platforms, industry engagement) at much greater scale, serving as a useful benchmark for unit economics and platform maturity.
• GS1 Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabian GS1 member organization providing the same barcode and supply chain standards. Comparable in operating in a GCC regulatory environment with strong government-mandated traceability and e-invoicing requirements.
• GS1 UK: UK GS1 member organization operating the same GTIN/GLN/EPCIS standards and industry platforms. Useful comparable for healthcare traceability (NHS) and retail e-invoicing use cases that could eventually expand in Egypt.
• GS1 Germany: German GS1 member organization and one of the most developed globally, with deep sector-specific traceability platforms comparable to GS1 Egypt's SafeMed and One Trace initiatives.
• GS1 India: Indian GS1 member organization, one of the largest in the GS1 network. Highly comparable in operating as a high-volume standards body in a large, regulated emerging market with significant pharma and retail traceability mandates.
• GS1 South Africa: GS1 member organization for South Africa offering the same product identification, location numbering, and traceability standards. Comparable in serving an emerging-market economy with similar regulatory and e-commerce drivers.
• GS1 UAE: Direct GS1 member organization serving the UAE market with the same GTIN/GLN/EPCIS standards and barcode issuance role. Most comparable in terms of mandate, business model, and regulatory positioning in a neighboring MENA economy.
• GS1 France: French GS1 member organization running the same product identification, healthcare, and retail traceability services. Comparable in serving a mature market with strong healthcare and luxury-goods traceability adoption.

Others

• Avanade (GS1 partner integrator): Global systems integrator and Microsoft partner that implements GS1-based solutions for enterprises. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem participant that competes for the consulting/integration budget around GS1 deployments that GS1 Egypt also captures via its Consultancy Services line.

Emerging players

• TraceLink: U.S.-based pharmaceutical track-and-trace SaaS provider serving global pharma supply chains. Comparable in that SafeMed targets the same pharma serialization/traceability use case GS1 standards underpin, though TraceLink competes at the application layer rather than the identifier layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gs1egypt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GS1EG
• Facebookfacebook.com/GS1.Egypt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gs1-egypt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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