Egypt Opens Major Textile Plant Expected to Generate Up to $500 Million in Annual Exports

Egypt has taken another step toward strengthening its position as a regional textile and apparel manufacturing hub with the inauguration of a major new garment production facility in New Borg El Arab City, Alexandria.

The new facility, operated by Jade Textile and owned by Türkiye’s Yesim Group, is expected to generate between $250 million and $500 million in annual export revenue once it reaches full operational capacity. The project forms part of Egypt’s broader strategy to expand industrial production, attract foreign investment, and boost exports.

New Investment Strengthens Egypt’s Manufacturing Sector

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly officially inaugurated the facility during a visit to several industrial projects in New Borg El Arab City.

According to company officials, investments in the Alexandria facility are approaching EGP 500 million. The factory covers approximately 60,000 square meters and has been designed as an integrated production center capable of handling multiple stages of garment manufacturing.

Operations at the plant include fabric cutting, embroidery, sewing, and finishing, supported by advanced manufacturing technologies intended to improve efficiency and product quality.

Thousands of Jobs Created

The investment is also expected to have a significant impact on employment.

More than 6,000 jobs have already been created at the Alexandria facility alone. Across Egypt, Yesim Group’s operations employ more than 15,000 people through additional facilities located in 10th Ramadan City and Ismailia.

The project highlights Egypt’s efforts to leverage its large workforce and strategic location to attract international manufacturers seeking access to regional and global markets.

Export Growth Remains a Key Priority

Officials expect the facility to become a major contributor to Egypt’s export earnings.

Once fully operational, annual exports from the plant are projected to range between $250 million and $500 million, providing an important boost to foreign currency revenues and supporting the country’s broader economic objectives.

Industry observers view the investment as another sign of growing international confidence in Egypt’s textile and apparel sector, which continues to benefit from the country’s strategic geographic position and extensive trade agreements.

Egypt Expands Its Industrial Ambitions

Alongside the textile facility, Prime Minister Madbouly also inaugurated the first phase of the El Gharably Industrial Complex in Alexandria.

The industrial complex spans approximately 315,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity exceeding 100,000 tons. The facility currently employs around 3,000 workers, with plans to increase employment to 5,000 in the future.

The complex includes a steel construction factory, industrial and medical gas production facilities, and what officials describe as Egypt’s largest maintenance and engine repair facilities.

The Bigger Picture for Africa

Egypt’s latest industrial investments reflect a wider trend across Africa as countries seek to move beyond raw material exports and expand value added manufacturing industries. Textile production, industrial processing, and export oriented manufacturing have become key pillars of economic diversification strategies across the continent.

While challenges remain, investments in factories, infrastructure, and workforce development continue to create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation. Africa’s industrial journey is still evolving, but projects such as these demonstrate how long term investment and strategic planning can help build stronger economies and greater participation in global supply chains. The continent’s next chapter will increasingly be shaped not only by what it produces, but by what it manufactures and exports to the world.