Egypt is accelerating the implementation of a digital “Track & Trace” system for essential commodities to enhance governance and secure the national food supply chain, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Thursday. The system aims to monitor the movement of strategic goods through every stage of the supply chain, from production or import to the final consumer.
Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk announced on Thursday the acceleration of a digital “Track & Trace” system for essential commodities, aimed at enhancing governance and securing Egypt's national food supply chain. The system will monitor the movement of strategic goods across all stages, from production or import through storage and transport to the final consumer. Farouk stated that the main goals are to reduce waste, improve oversight, and ensure efficient and fair distribution to citizens.
“The ministry places the utmost importance on implementing digital tracking systems as a fundamental pillar for developing the strategic commodities framework,” Farouk said. He added that the digital transformation would boost operational efficiency and support food security stability.
In an expanded meeting reviewing the project's execution status, officials discussed integrating modern technology and “smart coding” to enhance transparency in the subsidy system. The minister urged all parties to expedite the implementation phase for practical application, highlighting its benefits in minimizing losses and tightening control over internal trade.
The meeting featured high-level representatives including former Foreign Minister and Qodra ETAC board member Mohamed El-Orabi, Secured and Smart Documents Complex CEO Ahmed Abdel Salam, and X TRACE Managing Director Andre Kirillov. Technical and regulatory challenges were examined, with emphasis on a clear roadmap for the next phase. Farouk stressed the need for ongoing coordination between the ministry and involved agencies to ensure sustainability and discipline in strategic goods trade.
Ministry attendees included Deputy Minister Walid Abu El-Magd, Assistant Minister for Digital Services Mohamed Sheta, and Assistant Minister and Official Spokesperson Ahmed Kamal, along with international relations and administrative officials.