Middle East — Egypt

Filling Machines for Egypt

Egypt is the Arab world's most populous country (105+ million people) and a massive market for foul medames, hummus, tahini, dukkah, and prepared dips. Egyptian food manufacturers — concentrated in Cairo, Alexandria, and the 10th of Ramadan City industrial zone — are investing in automated packaging to serve domestic retail chains, foodservice operators, and growing export markets across North Africa and the Gulf. The SDH-R's competitive $45,000 entry price and 30 CPM throughput address Egypt's need for affordable automation that handles high-volume production.

The Short Answer

Cup filling and sealing machines in Egypt: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. In Egypt, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote.

  • SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
  • Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
  • Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
  • PriceFrom $45,000 USD
  • Lead time8–12 weeks from order
  • Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty

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Arab world's largest food market (105M+)
Major food export hub for North Africa
10th of Ramadan City industrial zone
Competitive automation pricing
Local guide

Food Packaging in Egypt: What Local Producers Should Know

Egypt is the Arab world's most populous country, and its Nile Delta farmland supplies much of the produce, herbs and dairy behind a busy food-processing sector. Tahini, baba ghanouj, hummus and ful sit beside white cheese and zabady yogurt in everyday meals, and a young, urbanising population is steadily moving to packaged, branded cups through supermarkets, hypermarkets and delivery apps. Hotels, tourism and fast food add demand. For producers growing beyond hand-filling, automatic rotary cup filling offers consistent portions and cleaner, repeatable production.

Egypt's trade runs through the Mediterranean ports of Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said and through Cairo, while long summer heat across the Delta and Upper Egypt makes unbroken refrigeration vital for chilled goods. The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) is the national food regulator. The SDH-R's tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional nitrogen MAP help protect cups in distribution, while 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down support sanitation, backed by CE, FDA-compliant materials and UL listing.

Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price

Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads

Products We Package

Popular Products in Egypt

The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Egypt food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.

Foul medames (fava bean dip)
Hummus and chickpea dips
Tahini and tahini-based sauces
Dukkah-based dips and nut mixes
Baba ganoush and eggplant dips
Beshamel sauce in cups
Processed cheese and cheese spreads
Date molasses and halva spreads
Industry Focus

Food Manufacturing in Egypt

Egypt's food manufacturing sector serves a domestic market of 105+ million consumers — the largest in the Arab world. The 10th of Ramadan City and 6th of October City industrial zones east and west of Cairo host the country's largest food manufacturers. Egyptian food exports to Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and other COMESA member states are growing. The SDH-R's automation addresses Egypt's labor market dynamics, replacing manual cup-filling operations with consistent, high-speed production.

Service & Logistics

Ocean freight to Alexandria or Port Said. Typical delivery 11–15 weeks. Multi-voltage electrical configuration available for Egyptian power standards.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Application Guides for Egypt

Detailed filling & packaging guides for popular products in this market

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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Egypt

How much does a cup filling machine cost in Egypt?

Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.

How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Egypt?

Egyptian orders are built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Support comes directly from our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details for the CE-marked SDH-R are confirmed in the quote. It has a 12-month warranty, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.

Need a machine configured for Egypt?

Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Egypt, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.