Egypt’s garment exports rise 15% to $1.15bn in first four months of 2026

Egypt’s ready-made garments exports increased by 15% during the first four months of 2026, sustaining strong growth momentum amid rising demand from key international markets and ongoing efforts to diversify export destinations.

According to the latest report issued by the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AEC), the sector’s exports reached approximately $1.15bn between January and April 2026, compared with $1.002bn during the same period of 2025.

April delivered the strongest monthly performance so far this year, with exports surging by 33% year-on-year to $287m, up from $216m in April 2025.

The United States remained the largest single destination for Egyptian garment exports, with shipments rising by 13% to $429m during the first four months of the year, compared with $379m in the corresponding period of 2025.

European markets further strengthened their position as the largest regional bloc importing Egyptian garments, accounting for 44.6% of total sector exports. Exports to Europe climbed 29% to $512m, compared with $398m a year earlier.

According to AEC data, Türkiye ranked as the second-largest importer of Egyptian garments, with imports valued at $135m, followed by Spain at $102m, Germany at $67m, and the Netherlands at $64m.