Lipton Teas & Infusions has commissioned a new production line at its manufacturing facility in New Borg El Arab City, Egypt, in a strategic expansion aimed at increasing production capacity, strengthening innovation, and scaling exports to international markets including Australia in 2026.
The upgrade was formally unveiled during a high-level visit by Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who toured the plant, reviewed its expanded production systems, and inspected automated packaging, quality control, and research operations designed to meet international manufacturing standards.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the development underscores Egypt’s growing role in global beverage supply chains, particularly as multinational food and drink companies continue to expand regional manufacturing hubs to support export-driven growth.
Lipton Teas & Infusions said the investment reinforces its long-term strategy to deepen production capacity in key regional markets while responding to rising global demand for packaged tea products.
The facility, which has operated in Egypt since 1934 and was established in its current Borg El Arab location in 1992, is equipped with modern automated systems and certified production processes that support both domestic supply and international distribution.
With an annual production capacity of about 25,000 tonnes, the plant produces packaged loose-leaf tea and tea bags under established brands such as Lipton Yellow Label and Brook Bond, serving both local consumers and export markets.
The company disclosed that around 25 per cent of output from the Egyptian facility is planned for export, strengthening the country’s position within Lipton’s global supply network and enhancing its role as a key production base for international shipments.
The factory currently employs more than 270 skilled engineers and technical personnel, supported by a wide distribution structure that ensures product availability across multiple African, Middle Eastern and international markets.
Export destinations already include Libya, Iraq, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Sudan and Yemen, with the first shipment to Australia expected to depart this week, marking a new milestone in the facility’s global reach.
Factory management confirmed that the plant operates at about 95 per cent capacity utilisation, supported by advanced automation and digital systems designed to improve efficiency, consistency and production output across its operations.
The expansion reflects a broader trend of multinational food and beverage companies increasing investment in North Africa’s manufacturing base, as firms seek to strengthen supply chains, improve export competitiveness and respond to evolving global consumption patterns.
