Cairo – August 10, 2025: Egypt’s exports of spinning and textiles increased by 7 percent during the first half of the current year, reaching $577 million compared to $538 million during the same period last year, according to a statement issued today by the Export Council for Spinning and Textiles.
The fabric segment maintained its lead among the sub-sectors in terms of export value, recording $302 million in exports, an increase of 16 percent, representing about 52 percent of the sector’s total exports during the first six months of the year.
On the export destinations front, Turkey continued to rank first as the top importer of Egyptian spinning and textile products, with total imports of $236 million and a growth rate of 26 percent, accounting for 41 percent of total sector exports. Algeria followed with $64 million, then Italy with $58 million, followed by China, Germany, and Tunisia.
Hani Sallam, Chairman of the Export Council for Spinning and Textiles, stated that the council aims to raise export value to $1.5 billion by 2026, supported by plans for production expansion and inflows of direct foreign investment.
He noted that the past period has witnessed a significant increase in inquiries from international companies interested in importing from the Egyptian market. Since the beginning of 2025, this interest has progressed into serious exploration of direct investment opportunities within the country.
Sallam added that preliminary estimates suggest the possibility of attracting foreign direct investments ranging between $350 million and $450 million during the second half of 2025. These investments are expected to boost the sector’s production capacity and strengthen its competitiveness in global markets.
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