With sound industrial development and policy support, an extra 81 million garments could be sourced by South African retailers every year from domestic manufacturers by 2030, a study said.
This could raise domestic sourcing by 20 per cent, add $502.36 million in annual manufacturing output and create up to 34,000 jobs.
However, it is significantly below the 65-per cent domestic sourcing target by 2030.With sound industrial development and policy support, an extra 81 million garments could be sourced by South African retailers every year from domestic manufacturers by 2030, a study said.
This could raise domestic sourcing by 20 per cent, add $502.36 million in annual manufacturing output and create up to 34,000 jobs.
However, it is significantly below the 65-per cent domestic sourcing target by 2030.
Policy support can boost S African RMG retailers’ local sourcing: LSF
