A government-backed manufacturing drive in Alexandria is being presented as a test of whether industrial policy can create jobs, boost exports, and improve household incomes.
In the industrial zone of New Borg El Arab City on the outskirts of Alexandria, Egypt has opened one of its largest recent textile investments: the Jade Textile garment factory. Officials say the project is designed to strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional manufacturing hub while generating export earnings estimated at $250 million to $500 million annually once the plant reaches full capacity.
The factory, managed by Turkey’s Yeşim Group (Jade Textile), represents an investment approaching EGP 500 million and spans roughly 60,000 square meters. It brings advanced production processes under one roof, from fabric cutting and embroidery to sewing and finishing, in an effort to improve efficiency and compete with established textile exporters across Asia and the Middle East.
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Why the government is watching closely. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the facility during a broader tour focused on attracting foreign industrial investment and expanding local manufacturing capacity. The government has repeatedly argued that Egypt must move beyond reliance on imports and low-value economic activity by increasing production, exports, and skilled employment.
Textiles and garments are central to that strategy. Egypt already has a large domestic market, access to regional trade agreements, and a long history in cotton and textile production. Officials believe that modern factories with integrated production lines, can help the country capture a larger share of global apparel supply chains, creating good number of jobs, promoting skills and driving households’ impact.
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