Egyptian Customs Authority

What Egyptian Customs Authority does

The Egyptian Customs Authority is the sole statutory body responsible for customs operations in the Arab Republic of Egypt, operating under the Ministry of Finance pursuant to Law No. 207 of 2020. Headquartered in Cairo with a workforce of more than 10,000, the authority administers import and export clearance across all Egyptian seaports, airports, and land borders, and within designated economic zones including SCZONE. Its primary users are importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and individuals clearing personal goods.

Its core technology stack consists of the Nafeza single-window platform and the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system. Together these systems centralize cargo declarations, assign ACID numbers for pre-arrival processing, and digitize clearance workflows that were previously paper-based. Since May 2025, the authority has processed more than 98,000 ACID numbers and recorded $13.7 billion in goods arriving at ports, releasing approximately $12 billion of that value, with over 2.5 million customs clearance certificates issued historically at seaports. The January 2026 extension of ACI to airports broadens the platform's surface from maritime to air cargo.

The authority's revenue mechanics consist of customs duties, tariffs, VAT on imports, fines and penalties, and processing fees, the bulk of which are remitted to the Egyptian treasury. It also operates targeted commercial programs such as the April 2026 Mobile Phone Customs Fee Installment Plan, delivered in partnership with consumer finance provider ValU and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), and licenses new asset classes such as port-based distribution centres. Cross-border integration is advanced through an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition agreement with the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and cooperation protocols with the Arab Brazilian Chamber and the Chinese-Egyptian Businessmen Association. The authority is currently formulating a Strategy 2026-2029 under new Chairman Ahmed Amawi to guide the next phase of digital transformation and trade facilitation.

Name

Egyptian Customs Authority

Legal name

Egyptian Customs Authority (مصلحة الجمارك المصرية)

Website

https://customs.gov.eg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Egyptian Customs Authority is Egypt's sole government customs body, operating the Nafeza single-window and ACI systems to process all import and export clearance across the country's seaports, airports, and land borders for importers, exporters, brokers, and travellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Administration Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Clearance & Border Trade Facilitation (BPAIADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Import Customs Clearance (Entry Filing & Release) (TLACAFAA), Export Customs Clearance (Export Declarations & AES/EEI) (TLACAFAB), Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation (BPAIADAN)

Keywords

• Customs clearance
• Trade facilitation
• Tariff administration
• Cargo pre-registration
• Customs compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Duties and Tariffs: The Egyptian Customs Authority collects customs duties, tariffs, and fees on imported and exported goods as the primary revenue source for government operations. These include customs tariffs, VAT on imports, and various administrative fees.
2. Fines and Penalties: Revenue generated from customs violations, smuggled goods seizures, and penalties for non-compliance with customs regulations.
3. Clearance Processing Fees: Fees collected for processing customs clearance through the Nafeza and ACI systems, including fees for certificates, inspections, and administrative services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Egyptian Customs Authority is the sole government body mandated to enforce customs laws, collect tariffs and duties, and facilitate cross-border trade in Egypt under the Ministry of Finance. It operates the Nafeza national single-window platform and the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system for pre-registration of shipments, processes customs clearance certificates, runs the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) trusted-trader program, and administers tariff, valuation, and trade compliance services for importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping companies, and Egyptians abroad.

Product overview

The Egyptian Customs Authority operates a multi-system digital platform for customs clearance and trade facilitation. The core system is the Registration Pre-Shipment (ACI/التسجيل المسبق للشحنات) system, integrated with the national Nafeza single-window platform, which handles cargo pre-registration, tariff lookups, currency conversion, and statistical data. The Authority also manages the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO/المشغل الاقتصادي المعتمد) program offering trusted-trader benefits, the Advanced Export (الصادر المطور) system for air cargo, a Ship Supply (تموين السفن) management portal, and the Air Pre-Shipment Registration (التسجيل المسبق للشحنات الجوية) system. Additional services include a complaints management portal, risk management unit, National Training Institute, and export/importer support unit. The ACI system is the primary digital gateway, while the Nafeza platform serves as the overarching national single window. A separate Ship Supply system operates at shipsupply.customs.gov.eg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nafeza: Electronic platform integrated with ACI system for streamlining import procedures
• ACI (Advanced Cargo Information)
• Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program
• Customs Media Observatory (المرصد الإعلامي الجمركي)

Products and services

• Registration Pre-Shipment (ACI) System (منظومة التسجيل المسبق للشحنات) The primary digital platform for pre-registering cargo shipments before arrival at Egyptian ports, integrated with the Nafeza national single window, to streamline customs clearance and ensure governance. Fully operational at seaports (2.5M+ clearance certificates) and being implemented at airports from January 2026.
• Nafeza Electronic Platform (نافذة) National single-window electronic platform for trade facilitation in Egypt, integrating with the ACI system to provide a unified gateway for importers, exporters, customs brokers, and other government agencies.
• Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program (المشغل الاقتصادي المعتمد) Trusted-trader accreditation program offering customs facilitation, simplified procedures, and benefits for qualified importers, exporters, brokers, and warehouse operators who meet AEO criteria. Includes mutual recognition with Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.
• Advanced Export System (منظومة الصادر المطور) A developed export system covering air cargo pre-shipment registration, providing digital tools for Egyptian exporters to register and track export shipments.
• Ship Supply System (نظام خدمات تموين السفن) A dedicated portal at shipsupply.customs.gov.eg for managing ship supply requests and maritime services, connected to the customs dealer database, enabling maritime services with efficiency and speed.
• Mobile Phone Customs Fee Installment System (منظومة حوكمة التليفون المحمول) A system enabling installment payment of customs fees on mobile phones imported from abroad, implemented jointly with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), with ValU as the first participating consumer finance provider.
• Port-Based Distribution Centre Customs Licensing Customs licensing framework for port-based distribution centres, enabling licensed operators to import and hold goods under their own name as custodian at Egyptian ports under SCZONE.
• Tariff Service (التعريفة الجمركية) Online lookup service for customs tariff rates, allowing traders to search applicable duties for goods imported into or exported from Egypt.
• Currency Conversion Service (أسعار تحويل العملات) A service providing foreign exchange rate conversions used in customs valuation and duty calculations for trade transactions.
• Statistical Data Inquiry Service (الاستعلام عن البيانات الاحصائية) A service for querying statistical customs data, clearance time reports, and trade statistics for analysis and reporting.
• Complaints Management Portal (منظومة الشكاوي) An online system at complaints.customs.gov.eg for submitting and tracking customs-related complaints, accessible to traders and the public.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Joint initiative between Egyptian Customs Authority and NTRA for implementing the installment payment service for mobile phone customs fees. The partnership enables consumers to pay customs dues on imported mobile phones through structured repayment plans.
• ValUcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026ValU became the first consumer finance provider to offer structured repayment for customs dues on mobile phones imported from abroad. This provides greater flexibility for users to settle device fees through installment plans.
• Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Transcargo International operates at Adabiya Port under SCZONE and received Egypt's first customs licence to operate as a port-based distribution centre. SCZONE is a key economic zone for positioning Egypt as a regional logistics hub.
• Nafeza PlatformcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 November 2025The ACI system integrates with the Nafeza electronic platform to streamline import procedures, reduce clearance times, and cut costs for investors. Nafeza is the national single window for trade facilitation in Egypt.
• Chinese-Egyptian Businessmen Association (جمعية رجال الأعمال المصريين الصينيين)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgyptian Customs Authority organized seminars with the association to discuss the Advanced Cargo Information system and air pre-registration system, enhancing cooperation with Chinese-Egyptian business community.
• Arab Brazilian Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgyptian Customs Authority signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to strengthen trade relations between Arab countries and Brazil.
• Egyptian Pharmaceutical Export CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation protocol signed to support Egyptian pharmaceutical exports and facilitate customs procedures for pharmaceutical products.
• Pesticides CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgyptian Customs Authority signed cooperation protocol with the Pesticides Committee to facilitate import/export procedures for agricultural pesticides.
• Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst mutual recognition agreement for the Authorized Economic Operator program between Egyptian and Saudi customs authorities, enabling trusted traders to receive preferential treatment in both countries.
• National Institute for Intellectual PropertyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for cooperation in intellectual property protection and enforcement at customs borders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA): Saudi Arabia's customs and tax authority, operating the FASAH single-window platform and a comparable Authorized Economic Operator program. Already an MRA partner of the Egyptian Customs Authority, making it the closest functional peer in the region.
• UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security: Operates UAE customs, ports, and single-window trade systems across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Directly comparable mandate (customs clearance + trade facilitation + digital transformation) in a Gulf neighbor with similar trade-flow profile.
• Morocco Customs (ADII - Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects): North African peer customs authority managing import/export clearance, AEO program (Opérateur Économique Agréé), and the BADR single-window electronic platform. Directly comparable in mandate, scale, and digital maturity to the Egyptian Customs Authority.
• Jordan Customs (Jordan Customs Department): Customs authority for Jordan operating the ASYCUDA-aligned clearance system and an AEO-equivalent trusted-trader program. Regional Arab peer with similar digital transformation journey and customs-facilitation mandate.
• Turkish Customs (Ticaret Bakanlığı - Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü): Turkey's national customs directorate, operating a large-scale clearance platform and AEO trusted-trader scheme across a similarly sized and complex trade geography. Strong comparable for scale and digital customs ambition.
• Nigeria Customs Service (NCS): National customs service for Africa's largest economy, running its own modernized digital platform and AEO program. Comparable in mandate and emerging-market customs modernization trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• South African Revenue Service (SARS) - Customs Division: Broader revenue authority that also runs customs, tariffs, and trade facilitation. Comparable in combining tax and customs under a single public body and operating a large-scale digital platform across a major emerging-market economy.
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) - Customs & Border Control: African revenue authority with customs and trade facilitation as one of several mandates, using iCMS and integrated platforms. Comparable in operating customs as part of a wider government revenue/administration body.
• India Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC): India's central board overseeing customs along with indirect taxes, operating ICEGATE and an AEO program at massive scale (billions in transactions annually). Useful comparable for customs digital scale and trusted-trader program design.

Others

• World Customs Organization (WCO): Intergovernmental body that sets customs standards (SAFE Framework, AEO guidelines) under which the Egyptian Customs Authority operates. Relevant ecosystem peer as the convener/standard-setter whose frameworks shape Egyptian customs policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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