| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know spontaneous |
| 1 | Foreign firms operating in Egypt |
| 2 | Private firms at national level or operating from other Governorate |
| 3 | Local private firms operating in the same Governorate |
| 4 | Imports from other countries |
| 5 | State owned enterprises |
| 6 | Informal sector firms |