--- title: "Energy and commodities office space in Cairo" description: "Where energy and commodities occupiers cluster in Cairo, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/cairo/industries/energy-commodities pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Energy and commodities occupiers in Cairo typically cluster in New Administrative Capital (NAC), plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($165–240/sqft), and pay around 150 USD/sqft ($14 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: New Administrative Capital (NAC). - Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($165–240/sqft). - Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 150 USD/sqft ($14 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Cairo: 70/100. # Energy and commodities office space in Cairo **Energy and commodities occupiers in Cairo typically cluster in New Administrative Capital (NAC), plan ~240 sqft per seat at trophy [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($165–240/sqft), and pay around 150 USD/sqft ($14 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: New Administrative Capital (NAC). - Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($165–240/sqft). - Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 150 USD/sqft ($14 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Cairo: 70/100. ## Where they cluster Energy and commodities occupiers in Cairo typically anchor in New Administrative Capital (NAC). Government (Egyptian ministries), banking, multinationals, hospitality. ## What they pay Class A rent in Cairo runs 150 USD/sqft ($14 USD) on a 3-year lease with 4 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical energy and commodities fit-out targets trophy specification at $165–240/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount energy office in Cairo typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Trading floors concentrate in CBD trophy product with redundant power and connectivity; engineering teams scale in suburban energy corridors. Strong banking, BPO, IT, and engineering talent. Cairo University, Ain Shams University, AUC (American University in Cairo), and German University in Cairo anchor the regional pipeline. Multilingual (Arabic, English, French) talent supports international tenancy. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 22.5%. Egyptian gross structure (rent inclusive of utilities and basic services). Rents increasingly quoted in USD or USD-pegged EGP given currency volatility. 3-5 year terms standard. Rent-free of 3-6 months on 5-year terms plus EGP 1500-3000/sqm TI typical. ## Key facts | city | Cairo| | industry | Energy and commodities| | naics | 211, 212, 523130| | preferredSubmarket | New Administrative Capital (NAC)| | preferredFitoutSpec | Trophy| | fitoutBand | $165–240/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 240| | classARentLocal | 150 USD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $14/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 18.6%| | typicalLeaseYears | 3| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 4| | talentIndex | 70| | corporateTaxPct | 22.5%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do energy and commodities occupiers lease office space in Cairo?**** : Most cluster in New Administrative Capital (NAC). Rent runs ~150 USD/sqft ($14 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do energy and commodities occupiers run in Cairo?**** : Typically trophy at $165–240/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a energy and commodities occupier plan in Cairo?**** : Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the energy and commodities vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 211, 212, 523130. ****What is the talent index in Cairo?**** : 70/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Energy and commodities — global overview**](/industries/energy-commodities) - [**Cairo — full city profile**](/cities/cairo) - [**Financial services in Cairo**](/cities/cairo/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Cairo**](/cities/cairo/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Cairo**](/cities/cairo/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Cairo**](/cities/cairo/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Class A Atlas Editorial Desk**](/about/authors/class-a-atlas-editorial-desk) — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/cairo/industries/energy-commodities), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.