Middle East and Africa

Egypt Highlights Textile Manufacturing as a Priority for Industrial Growth

Egypt is targeting its textile and spinning sector as part of its industrial strategy, with a focus on local manufacturing, exports and integration into global supply chains, according to...

Egypt Has $3.9 Billion in Untapped Garment and Home Textile Export Opportunities, Says Industry Executive

Egypt’s ready-made garment and home textile industry has approximately $3.9 billion in untapped export opportunities, according to Mahmoud...

Iran’s Textile Industry Faces Financing Constraints and Rising Logistics Costs

Limited access to finance, export restrictions and rising transport costs are putting pressure on Iran’s textile and apparel...

Re-Engineering the African Textile Ecosystem: A Strategic Value-Chain Roadmap

By: Farhat Ali / Senior Textile Operations & Technical Consultant Independent Textile Advisory Services Industry Insight & Strategic Analysis Executive Summary...

Morocco Targets German Textile Market with SIPPO-Backed Study

Morocco’s textile and apparel industry is seeking to expand its presence in Germany through a market study designed...

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Senegalese Delegation Visits Groz-Beckert’s Technology and Development Center (TEZ) to Strengthen Textile Industry

In February 2024, Groz-Beckert had the honor of welcoming a Senegalese delegation to its Technology and Development Center (TEZ) in Albstadt, Germany. Representatives from...

Kabwe Textile Revival: Zambia-China Mulungushi Joint Venture on Track

The long-awaited revival of the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope for Zambia’s textile industry. The historic Kabwe-based...

Moscow Fashion Week: A New Gateway for Africa’s Fashion Industry

The Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from March 13 to 18, is set to be a grand celebration of global fashion, offering African designers...

Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans

Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor to support its ambitious revival strategy....

Africa’s Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins, and Diapers Market to Reach $23.6B by 2035 with +3.2% CAGR

Africa's sanitary product market is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, and diapers. According to a recent...

Saudi Arabia Introduces Recycled Ihrams for Sustainable Pilgrimage

As millions of Muslims embark on their Umrah pilgrimage during Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has introduced an eco-friendly initiative to recycle and repurpose ihrams—the simple...

Türkiye’s Textile Sector Faces Challenges but Remains Resilient

Despite rising costs, labor shortages, and declining profits in 2024, Türkiye’s textile sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s economy, according to Fikret Kileci,...

Pakistan to Participate in AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2025

Pakistan will be joining the prestigious AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town event, scheduled for July 8–10, 2025. Known as the premier sourcing event on the...

Türkiye’s Textile Employment Drops Below 1 Million Amid Industry Struggles

Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry has seen a sharp decline in employment, dropping below the 1 million mark for the first time in four...

UAE and Central African Republic CEPA to Boost Trade Beyond AED3.67 Billion

The UAE and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment, with...
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