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Egypt bets big on textiles amidst supply chain shifts

At the heart of this resurgence is a vertically integrated ecosystem that not many can match. Egypt is home to the largest and most productive cotton and textile clusters in Africa, with the full value chain operating domestically—from cotton cultivation to spinning, weaving, knitting and readymade garments. This integration is not just a legacy advantage; it is a commercial weapon in a world where supply chain resilience and speed to market increasingly dictate competitiveness.

The sector already punches above its weight. Textiles and garments reportedly rank as Egypt’s second-largest industrial activity after food and beverages, accounting for roughly a quarter of the apparel sector, as per some estimates even if Egyptian cotton, prized globally for its long staple and premium quality, continues to anchor the country’s reputation at the higher end of the market, reducing reliance on imported raw materials and enabling value-added production that commands better margins.