Egypt’s textile industry continues to show steady growth, with exports rising 7% year-on-year to reach $493 million during the first five months of 2025, compared to $461 million during the same period in 2024, according to a statement from the Textile Export Council.
Hani Salam, Chairman of the Council, noted that the current export volume represents 38% of the sector’s annual target of $1.25 billion, underlining the industry’s resilience amid global economic challenges.
Key Export Segments and Destinations
The fabrics segment remained the dominant sub-sector, generating $262 million, or 53% of total textile exports. Other key segments included:
- Yarn and sewing thread: $105 million
- Technical textiles: $71 million
- Fibers: $50 million
Monthly performance peaked in March and May, each recording $108 million in export value, followed by February ($97M) and January ($96M).
Türkiye: Egypt’s Top Market
Türkiye emerged as Egypt’s leading export destination, importing $206 million worth of Egyptian textile products — a 26% increase year-on-year. This accounted for 42% of Egypt’s total textile exports during the five-month period.
Chairman Hani Salam emphasized that the export figures reflect both the sector’s strong fundamentals and the effectiveness of efforts to enhance competitiveness, expand markets, and add value to Egyptian textile products.
