When all the major economies of the world have been adversely hit by the financial crisis, the banking industry in Egypt remains largely stable, reflecting its relative isolation from and resilience to the global crisis. Egypt has shown considerable progress in the banking sector reforms over the years. The central bank’s NPL management plan has helped banks to settle around 90% of total outstanding NPLs. With the rapid merger and acquisitions in the recent past, the banking sector has become more strong and efficient. The number of banks operating in Egypt reduced to 39 as of the end of December 2008 from 57 in 2004. 

As per our latest industry report titled “Egypt Banking Sector Analysis”, Egyptian banks have significantly intensified their lending activity in the recent years. Credit facilities provided to the business segment contribute to the majority of bank loans. However, foreign sector loans are experiencing rapid expansion on account of rise in loans to the private business segment, mostly to the trade sector in foreign currency. In future, banks are expected to further intensify their lending activities with the rising demand for loans from domestic as well as foreign sector. Resultantly, the bank loans are expected to grow at a CAGR of about 13% during the period spanning from 2009-10 to 2013-14.

During our research, we found that Egyptian banks have not only seen growth in lending activities but have also seen reckonable growth in the deposits on rising consumer confidence on the system. With rapid expansion in household deposits, the country is expected to see a thriving influx of deposits at a CAGR of close to 15% during our forecast period. Long-term, fix maturity deposit products will account for the majority (over 80%) of growth.

“Egypt Banking Sector Analysis” is an outcome of extensive research and detailed study of the banking sector in Egypt. The report discusses each of the banking performance indicators in detail. Most importantly, it also tells clients the direction in which banking sector is likely to move in the coming years. Additionally, the report also analyzes the pattern of macroeconomic variables and their impact on the banking sector of the country. It also finds the emerging industry trends which will decide the future of the banking sector in Egypt.

1. Analyst View
2. Macroeconomic Analysis
2.1 Economic Growth
2.2 Income and Saving Pattern
2.3 Demographic Profile
3. Banking Industry Overview
4. Bank Loans through 2013-14
4.1 By Vertical
4.1.1 Business
4.1.2 Household
4.1.3 Government
4.1.4 Foreign
4.2 By Economic Activity
4.2.1 Agriculture
4.2.2 Industry
4.2.3 Trade
4.2.4 Services
5. Bank Deposits through 2013-14
5.1 By Currency
5.2 By Vertical
5.2.1 Business
5.2.2 Household
5.2.3 Government
5.2.4 Foreign
5.3 By Product Type
5.3.1 Demand Deposits
5.3.2 Time and Saving Deposits
6. Industry Trend Analysis
6.1 Huge Untapped Potential
6.2 Emerging Trend of E-banking
6.3 Growing Acceptance of Payment Cards
6.4 Islamic Banking - An Emerging Opportunity
6.5 Potential in Mortgage Financing
6.6 Growth in Industry Verticals
6.7 Growing Interest Income
7. Banking Reforms
8. Risk and Capital Assessment
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1 National Bank of Egypt
9.2 Arab African International Bank
9.3 Bank of Alexandria
9.4 Barclays Bank Egypt
9.5 BNP Paribas

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Real GDP Growth (%), 2007-08 to 2012-13
Figure 2-2: Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2009-2013
Figure 2-3: Saving Pattern (%), 2008
Figure 2-4: Share of Young Population in Total Population (2008)
Figure 2-5: Young Population (Million), 2008-2013
Figure 3-1: Bank Assets (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 3-2: Bank Asset Composition (%), 2007-08
Figure 4-1: Bank Loans (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-2: Bank Loans by Currency (%), 2008-09
Figure 4-3: Forecast for Bank Loans (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-4: Bank Loans by Sector (%), 2008-09
Figure 4-5: Bank Loans to Business Sector (Billion LE), 2007-08 & 2008-09
Figure 4-6: Forecast for Bank Loans to Business Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-7: Bank Loans to Household Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-8: Forecast for Bank Loans to Household Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-9: Bank Loans to Government Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-10: Forecast for Bank Loans to Government Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-11: Bank Loans to Foreign Sector (Billion LE), 2003-04 to 2008-09
Figure 4-12: Forecast for Bank Loans to Foreign Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-13: Bank Loans by Economic Activity (%), 2008-09
Figure 4-14: Bank Loans to Agriculture Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-15: Forecast for Bank Loans to Agriculture Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-16: Bank Loans to Industrial Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-17: Forecast for Bank Loans to Industrial Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-18: Bank Loans to Trade Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-19: Forecast for Bank Loans to Trade Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 4-20: Bank Loans to Service Sector (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 4-21: Forecast for Bank Loans to Service Sector (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 5-1: Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-2: Forecast for Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 5-3: Deposits with Banks by Currency (%), 2008-09
Figure 5-4: Deposits with Banks in Local Currency (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-5: Deposits with Banks in Foreign Currency (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-6: Deposits with Banks by Sector (%), 2008-09
Figure 5-7: Business Sector Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-8: Household Sector Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-9: Government Sector Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-10: Foreign Sector Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-11: Deposits with Banks by Type (%), 2007-08
Figure 5-12: Demand Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-13: Forecast for Demand Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 5-14: Time and Saving Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2001-02 to 2008-09
Figure 5-15: Forecast for Time and Saving Deposits with Banks (Billion LE), 2009-10 to 2013-14
Figure 6-1: Banking Penetration (%), 2007
Figure 6-2: Internet Users (‘000), 2008-2013
Figure 6-3: Mobile Subscribers (‘000), 2008-2013
Figure 6-4: Number of Credit and Debit Cards (Million), 2006-2008
Figure 6-5: Mortgage Loans (Billion LE), 2007-2009
Figure 6-6: New Passenger Cars Registration (‘000 Units), 2008-2013
Figure 6-7: TV, Refrigerator and Washing Machine Sales (‘000 Units), 2008-2012
Figure 6-8: Net Interest Income of Banks (Million US$), 2003-2008
Figure 6-9: Forecast for Net Interest Income of Banks (Million US$), 2009-2013

List of Table:

Table 3-1: Banking Industry Structure (2003-04 to 2006-07)