Agricultural waste, turned into industrial thickeners

CMT is an Egyptian chemical manufacturer. We convert tamarind seeds, sugarcane bagasse and rice husk into thickeners and functional chemicals for local industry.

Made in Egypt

CMT in numbers

Figures reported by the company, to date.

30 tons

of agricultural waste recycled

12 tons

of thickener produced

600 kg

per month of current production capacity

380+

customers

Two problems, one solution

Local manufacturers depend heavily on imported chemical materials, which can mean higher prices, supply risk and exposure to currency pressure. At the same time, large quantities of agricultural waste go unused.

CMT connects the two. Our materials are made in Egypt from that waste, giving manufacturers a local option and giving the waste a second life.

The market behind CMT

Two figures frame the opportunity: agricultural waste that goes unused, and chemical materials the country imports.

42 million tons

of agricultural waste generated in Egypt each year

Source: Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture, 2025 report.

US$3 billion

of chemical products imported by Egypt each year

Source: CAPMAS, Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.

From waste to product in four steps

Agricultural waste

Tamarind seeds, sugarcane bagasse and rice husk, available locally.

Chemical processing

Converted in our laboratory using green chemistry methods.

Value-added materials

Thickeners and functional chemicals such as CMT, CMC and HPMC.

Industrial use

Used by makers of detergents, soaps, paints and other formulations.

Five products, made in Egypt

Industrial thickeners and functional materials, packed in 0.5 kg and 1 kg sizes.

CMT

Carboxymethyl Tamarind

Tamarind-based thickener for industrial formulations.

TKP

Tamarind Kernel Powder

Kernel powder for industrial formulations.

CMC

Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Cellulose-based thickener.

HPMC

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Thickener and functional additive.

TS

Tamarind Seeds

Tamarind seeds supplied for agricultural use.

Built for the formulations local manufacturers make

Paints and coatings

Thickeners help control viscosity in water-based formulations.

Soaps and detergents

A core market for local formulators.

Dyes and other formulations

Tested with each manufacturer’s own recipe.

Why manufacturers test CMT

Local supply

Made in Egypt, which shortens supply chains and reduces dependence on imports.

Competitive pricing

Prices can reach up to about 50% below imported alternatives, depending on the product and market.

Waste-derived feedstock

Agricultural waste becomes a raw material, supporting a circular economy.

Close to small and medium manufacturers

We work with manufacturers on their formulation needs and small-batch quantities.

The people behind CMT

Mahmoud A. Hassan

Founder and CEO

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Mohamed Nagy

Chief Technology Officer

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Walid Khalifa

Chief Operating Officer

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Ruqaya Shadeed

Chief Marketing Officer

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Programs and recognition

CMT has been supported and recognised by national programs and competitions.

ISF Gen Z

Incubated through the Gen Z program of the Innovators and Gifted Care Fund.

Orange Corners Egypt

Participant in the Orange Corners Egypt program.

E-Gnite, third place

Third place, with a 10,000 EGP prize.

Chitosan Egypt iGP

Selected among about 240 applicants.

Test CMT in your formulation

CMT

Carboxy Methyl T United for Chemical Manufacturing. Turning agricultural waste into value.

10th of Ramadan, Sharqia, Egypt

Company

Products

Contact

info@cmtchem.com
01018484175