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Egypt's garment exports rise 15% to $1.15bn — but is the growth durable?
Customs data shows sustained momentum across knitwear and woven categories in early 2026, led by EU-bound shipments. The harder question is whether this reflects structural gains in competitiveness or a temporary lift from shifting global sourcing patterns.
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Could changes to customs policy undermine growth?
With just days to go before China's de minimis trade exception ends, exporters weigh the impact on pricing and whether Egypt can capture the resulting shift in sourcing.
IAF warns US tariffs threaten global fashion trade
The International Apparel Federation says proposed tariff hikes could disrupt sourcing strategies worldwide — and Egypt's exporters aren't immune to the ripple effects.
How supply chain hurdles impact textile printing
The textile printing industry is adapting fast as raw material costs and shipping times stay volatile — what that means for Egyptian converters in 2026.
Why EU traceability rules are a buying opportunity, not just a cost
New EU due-diligence requirements are pushing buyers toward suppliers who can prove their supply chain — Egyptian manufacturers who move early stand to gain.
SCZONE's deal pace is accelerating — but who's actually building?
A string of signed contracts since late 2025 paints a bullish picture. We look at how many have broken ground versus how many remain on paper.
Egypt's garment sector has a skilled-labor gap — here's what's being done
As factory capacity expands faster than the trained workforce, technical training programs are becoming a competitiveness issue, not just a social one.