Egypt’s Garment Exports Jump 26% In First Seven Months, Eye Historic High
Egypt’s ready-made garment industry is experiencing robust growth, with exports reaching US$ 1.939 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up 26% from US$ 1.539 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ready-Made Garments Export Council.
Council Chairman Eng. Fadel Marzouk said the sector is entering a new phase of expansion, supported by intensive exporter programs and fresh foreign investment, particularly from China and Turkey, aligned with government development efforts in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and other industrial hubs.
Marzouk projected that monthly export growth of 30–35% will drive full-year exports beyond US$ 3.7 billion, setting a historic record with annual growth of at least 35%. Looking ahead, the Council has set a medium-term target of US$ 12 billion by 2031, backed by strategies to boost product competitiveness, widen the exporter base, and integrate SMEs into global value chains.
Foreign investments, especially from Turkish and Chinese firms, alongside capacity expansions by local manufacturers, have created favorable conditions for sustained export growth. To further enhance market access, the Council is intensifying efforts in Europe, the U.S., and Canada, leveraging trade agreements, modernizing production lines, and raising value-added content. Plans are also underway to establish two dedicated textile and garment cities in Fayoum and Minya.
Marzouk emphasized the importance of continued government coordination in areas such as export rebate programs, logistics, and affordable financing, which he said are critical to maintaining competitiveness and securing vital foreign currency inflows.
On the market front, the United States remained Egypt’s largest buyer, with exports rising 16 percent to US$ 760 million from US$ 653 million last year. Exports to Turkey surged 91% to US$ 226 million, while shipments to Saudi Arabia nearly doubled, up 97% to US$ 183 million from US$ 93 million.
