Africa’s apparel exports reached $8.62 billion in 2025, but AGOA’s expiry in 170 days is limiting long-term investment despite supporting current orders.
While short-term renewals preserve production, uncertainty is delaying textile value-chain expansion, leaving key exporting hubs such as Lesotho vulnerable and slowing deeper industrial development.Africa’s apparel exports reached $8.62 billion in 2025, but AGOA’s expiry in 170 days is limiting long-term investment despite supporting current orders.
While short-term renewals preserve production, uncertainty is delaying textile value-chain expansion, leaving key exporting hubs such as Lesotho vulnerable and slowing deeper industrial development.
