Egypt: Authority for the Protection of Competition and the Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices released guidelines on assessing dominant position

On 22 May 2024, the Authority for the Protection of Competition and the Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices released guidelines on assessing dominant position. These guidelines outline the methodology for evaluating market dominance based on legal and economic criteria. The assessment framework includes determining whether an entity holds more than 25% of the relevant market, evaluating its ability to exert effective influence over prices or supply levels, and assessing whether competitors can counteract such influence. Additionally, factors such as market share stability, access to supply and distribution channels, and structural market barriers are considered.