Thermal insulation & refractory supplier for Egypt
Egypt has one of Africa’s largest cement and fertilizer industries, steel plants, refineries and LNG terminals at Idku and Damietta, plus growing industrial zones in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Ain Sokhna and Port Said give direct access from Red Sea and Mediterranean services.
What Egypt projects need.
The industries below drive most insulation demand in Egypt; the products recommended further down follow from them and from the local climate.
Key industries
Industrial centres
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Suez
- Ain Sokhna
- Port Said
- 10th of Ramadan City
Climate: Arid
Dry air with hot summers and cool to cold winters; dust, UV and temperature cycling are the main stresses on outdoor insulation, so choose robust jacketing and well-sealed joints.
Materials most specified for Egypt projects.
Ranked from the industries and climate above. Every item links to its full datasheet.
Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe SectionFor refining
Rockwool Pipe SectionFor refining
Castable RefractoryFor cement
Aluminum Cladding Sheet & CoilFor refining
Ceramic Fiber Blanket & BoardFor refining
Basic / Magnesite BricksFor cement
High Alumina BricksFor cement
PUF Pipe Section & BoardFor lng & gas processingPorts, route and documents.
Destination ports
- Port Said
- Alexandria
- Ain Sokhna
- Damietta
Sea route
Cargo sails from Nhava Sheva through the Gulf of Aden into the Red Sea; routing and transit depend on carrier schedules and current security advisories.
Transit times and schedules are confirmed with each offer.
Documents & compliance
Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading; manufacturer test certificates and data sheets are available on request. Egypt’s Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system requires shipment details to be registered by the importer before loading; we provide the documents needed for ACI and customs.
Standards commonly specified
All 32 products we export to Egypt.
Product names buyers use locally, HS codes for your customs broker and rated service temperatures.
| Product | Also known as | HS code | Service temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Insulation | |||
| Rockwool RB Slab | rock wool slab, mineral wool board, resin bonded rockwool | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Rockwool LRB Slab | light resin bonded mineral wool, semi-rigid rockwool slab, mineral wool lamella | 68069000 | up to 450 °C |
| Rockwool LRB Roll | rockwool wired mattress, LRB mattress, wire mesh rockwool blanket | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Rockwool Pipe Section | rockwool pipe cover, mineral wool pipe insulation, rock wool pipe lagging | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe Section | calcium silicate pipe insulation, calsil block, hydrous calcium silicate | 68062000 | 40 °C → 1,000 °C |
| Ceramic Fiber Blanket & Board | ceramic fibre blanket 1260, refractory ceramic fiber, RCF blanket | 68061000 | up to 1,400 °C |
| Cellular Glass Block & Pipe | foam glass insulation, cellular glass pipe insulation, closed-cell glass block | 70080010 | up to 430 °C |
| Maftec / Maftac Ceramic Fiber Blanket | bio-soluble fiber blanket, AES blanket, low bio-persistent fibre | 68061000 | up to 1,260 °C |
| Removable Insulation Jacket | removable insulation jacket, valve insulation cover, flange insulation blanket | 68069000 | −50 °C → 550 °C |
| Aerogel Blanket | aerogel insulation, silica aerogel blanket, thin high-performance insulation | 68069000 | −40 °C → 650 °C |
| Cold & Cryogenic Insulation | |||
| Nitrile Rubber Tube | NBR insulation tube, elastomeric foam pipe insulation, closed-cell rubber insulation | 40091100 | −40 °C → 105 °C |
| Nitrile Rubber Sheet & Roll | NBR foam sheet, elastomeric rubber sheet, self-adhesive rubber insulation | 40081190 | −40 °C → 105 °C |
| PUF Pipe Section & Board | polyurethane pipe section, PU foam insulation, PUR slab | 39211390 | −180 °C → 100 °C |
| PIR Board | polyisocyanurate board, PIR insulation panel, foil-faced PIR | 39211390 | −180 °C → 140 °C |
| XPS / EPS Board | extruded polystyrene board, expanded polystyrene sheet, polystyrene foam board | 39211100 | −50 °C → 75 °C |
| Glass Wool Roll & Blanket | fiberglass insulation roll, glass wool blanket, FRK faced glass wool | 70198000 | −10 °C → 230 °C |
| Refractory & Castables | |||
| Fire Clay Bricks | firebrick, refractory brick, IS 8 fire clay brick | 69029010 | up to 1,400 °C |
| High Alumina Bricks | alumina refractory brick, 70% alumina brick, high alumina fire brick | 69022020 | up to 1,750 °C |
| Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB) | IFB brick, lightweight insulating brick, 26-grade insulating brick | 69010010 | up to 1,650 °C |
| Basic / Magnesite Bricks | magnesia brick, basic refractory brick, mag-chrome brick | 69021010 | up to 2,000 °C |
| Silicon Carbide (SiC) Bricks | SiC brick, silicon carbide refractory, SiC refractory shape | 69022040 | up to 1,800 °C |
| Castable Refractory | refractory castable, low cement castable, LCC castable | 38160000 | up to 1,800 °C |
| Refractory Mortar | fire cement, high alumina mortar, refractory jointing mortar | 38160000 | up to 1,700 °C |
| Ramming Mass | silica ramming mass, induction furnace lining, dolomite ramming mix | 38160000 | up to 1,750 °C |
| Cladding & Accessories | |||
| Self-Tapping Screw | self drilling screw, cladding screw with EPDM washer, hex head roofing screw | 73181400 | Accessory |
| Insulation Band & Buckles | SS banding, stainless steel strapping, insulation strap and wing seal | 73269099 | Accessory |
| Aluminum Cladding Sheet & Coil | aluminium jacketing, aluminum insulation cladding, stucco embossed aluminium sheet | 76061190 | Accessory |
| Sealants, Tapes & Adhesives | |||
| Aluminum Foil Tape | aluminium foil tape, duct foil tape, reinforced foil tape | 76071994 | −20 °C → 120 °C |
| Silicone Sealant | neutral cure silicone, weatherproof sealant, cladding joint sealant | 32141000 | −40 °C → 300 °C |
| Contact Adhesive | rubber insulation adhesive, NBR glue, elastomeric insulation adhesive | 35061000 | −20 °C → 90 °C |
| PVC & Cloth Insulation Tape | PVC insulation tape, cloth duct tape, pipe wrapping tape | 39191000 | −10 °C → 105 °C |
| Butyl Mastic Sealant Tape | butyl tape, mastic sealant tape, butyl rubber sealing strip | 39199090 | −30 °C → 90 °C |
Buying from abroad for Egypt.
Do you deliver insulation and refractory to Egypt?
Yes. We quote to Port Said, Alexandria and Ain Sokhna on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, or EXW/FCA for your own forwarder. Cargo sails from Nhava Sheva through the Gulf of Aden into the Red Sea; routing and transit depend on carrier schedules and current security advisories.
Which documents come with a shipment to Egypt?
Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading; manufacturer test certificates and data sheets are available on request. Egypt’s Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system requires shipment details to be registered by the importer before loading; we provide the documents needed for ACI and customs.
Which standards do projects in Egypt usually specify?
Projects in Egypt commonly reference ASTM, BS EN and ES (Egyptian Standards). Every product page lists the ASTM, EN and other standards its data refers to, and test certificates can be supplied with the order.
Can you supply sites in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez?
Yes. Tell us the site and the nearest port — we quote to that port, to an inland depot where services exist, or to your own forwarder. Mixed loads of insulation, refractory and accessories can travel in one container.
Other markets in Middle East & GCC
Planning a project in Egypt?
Send the specification, quantities and delivery port — we reply with a priced export offer, packing list and HS codes ready for customs in Egypt.