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India major market for Egypt's cotton, but fabric supply share minimal

*.*pt"> India and Egypt are striving to increase their bilateral trade from the current $* billion to $** billion within a span of five years. Both countries have emphasised the importance of considering a free trade agreement (FTA) to further enhance their mutual trade. 

*.*pt"> In the textiles sector, India is a prime market for Egypt&#**;s Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton exports. Although Egypt imports fabric for its garment industry, India&#**;s share remains minimal. Similarly, India holds a small share in Egyptian apparel imports. As a significant apparel exporter, Egypt competes with India on the global market.