Egypt’s ready-to-wear garment exports are projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2026, according to the Egyptian Ready-to-Wear Export Council. The estimate was announced on Tuesday by the council’s chairman, Fadil Marzouk, and reported by Zawya.
If realized, the target would represent growth of about 22% compared with exports of $3.6 billion recorded a year earlier, setting a new benchmark for the sector. Marzouk said the expected expansion is largely driven by major industrial projects approved in 2025, particularly investments from Chinese and Turkish companies aimed at boosting Egypt’s manufacturing capacity and export potential.
He noted that the full impact of these projects is expected to materialize from 2026–2027. Among the most significant initiatives is an agreement signed last December between Chinese group Zhejiang Jasan and the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone to establish an integrated textile and apparel complex in the West Qantara industrial zone.
Since early 2025, several new foreign investment projects have been announced in Egypt’s textile and garment sector. These include a $130 million project by EVERFAR Textile Egypt LLC, a $24.5 million investment by Changzhou Kingcason Printing & Dyeing, and new ventures by Shanghai Honour Home Textile. Turkish investments have also gained momentum, with Orağlu committing $120 million to new manufacturing operations.
In addition to developments in West Qantara—now emerging as a major textile and apparel hub—Turkish group Boni announced plans in July 2025 to establish a $100 million integrated garment factory in 10th of Ramadan City.
