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Egypt doubles EU apparel share as exports hit $2.53 bn

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EU27 imports of Egyptian apparel reached $746.7 million in H1 2026, up 29.0 per cent, as Egypt’s extra-EU27 share more than doubled to 1.09 per cent from H1 2021.
Woven garments led growth, rising 37.9 per cent to $440.2 million, with Spain a key market at $119.1 million in January to May.
Investment in West Qantara, denim and Mahalla is deepening yarn, fabric and garment capacity.EU27 imports of Egyptian apparel reached $746.7 million in H1 2026, up 29.0 per cent, as Egypt’s extra-EU27 share more than doubled to 1.09 per cent from H1 2021.
Woven garments led growth, rising 37.9 per cent to $440.2 million, with Spain a key market at $119.1 million in January to May.
Investment in West Qantara, denim and Mahalla is deepening yarn, fabric and garment capacity.