Egypt has taken another major step toward becoming a leading textile and apparel manufacturing hub with the inauguration of a new garment production facility in New Borg El Arab City, Alexandria.
The new factory, operated by Jade Textile and owned by the Turkish textile giant Yeşim Group, was officially inaugurated during a visit by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly as part of a broader tour of industrial projects in Alexandria.
$500 Million Export Potential
According to company officials, investments in the new facility are approaching EGP 500 million, underscoring growing foreign confidence in Egypt’s textile and apparel sector.
Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate annual export revenues ranging between $250 million and $500 million, making it one of the country’s most significant apparel export-oriented investments.
The project aligns with Egypt’s strategy to expand its industrial base, increase foreign exchange earnings, and strengthen its position within global textile supply chains.
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Integrated Manufacturing Facility
Covering approximately 60,000 square meters, the Alexandria factory has been designed as a fully integrated garment manufacturing center.
The facility incorporates multiple stages of apparel production, including:
- Fabric cutting
- Embroidery
- Sewing
- Finishing
Advanced manufacturing technologies have been integrated throughout the production process to improve efficiency, product quality, and competitiveness in international markets.
More Than 6,000 New Jobs
Beyond its export potential, the project is expected to make a substantial contribution to employment generation.
The Alexandria facility alone has created more than 6,000 jobs, while Yeşim Group’s operations across Egypt now employ over 15,000 workers.
In addition to the newly inaugurated plant, the Turkish company already operates manufacturing facilities in 10th Ramadan City and Ismailia, reflecting its long-term commitment to Egypt’s growing textile industry.
Egypt Continues to Attract Textile Investment
Industry observers view the investment as further evidence of Egypt’s increasing attractiveness as a destination for textile and apparel manufacturing.
The country offers several competitive advantages, including:
- Strategic geographic location connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
- Access to major international shipping routes
- Competitive labor costs
- Multiple trade agreements providing preferential access to global markets
These factors have encouraged a growing number of international textile manufacturers to establish or expand production operations in Egypt.
Industrial Expansion Beyond Textiles
The inauguration of the Jade Textile facility coincided with the launch of the first phase of the El-Gharably Industrial Complex, another major industrial investment in New Borg El Arab City.
The complex spans approximately 315,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity exceeding 100,000 tons.
Currently employing around 3,000 workers, the project aims to increase its workforce to 5,000 employees in the coming years.
The industrial complex includes steel structure manufacturing facilities, one of Egypt’s largest maintenance and engine repair centers, and a dedicated industrial and medical gases plant.
Together, these projects demonstrate Egypt’s continued efforts to strengthen its industrial sector, attract foreign investment, and position itself as a regional manufacturing powerhouse for textiles, apparel, and engineering industries.
