The Rise of New Giants: Egypt and Kenya Lead Massive Expansion of African Textile Manufacturing Hubs
The global textile and apparel map is undergoing a tectonic shift as African nations accelerate their ambitions to capture market share from traditional Asian hubs. Over the past three months, Egypt and Kenya have positioned themselves not merely as alternatives, but as the new gravity centers for global manufacturing. Leveraging strategic logistics to Europe and duty-free market access to the United States, these two nations have become magnets for foreign direct investment seeking stability amidst global geopolitical tensions.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has initiated discussions with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) to explore strategies aimed at revitalizing the domestic textile sector and reducing dependency on imports. This move underscores Uganda's commitment to bolstering local industries and enhancing economic self-sufficiency.
Nigeria has successfully secured investments worth $3.5 billion in its domestic textile, cotton, and apparel sector over the past year, marking a significant step towards revitalizing an industry that has long been dormant. This achievement was announced by Doris Uzoka-Anite, Nigeria’s minister of industry, trade, and investment.
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