African Net Rag: Weaving Tradition and Innovation in the African Textile Industry

The African Textile Industry⁚ A Booming Market

The African textile and garment industry has been booming over the last few years due to its vast potential for growth among manufacturing countries. The textile industry on the continent is poised to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of more than 4 by 2027 (Mordor Intelligence, 2022). Furthermore, global demand for African textiles and apparel is expanding, and African patterns are gaining recognition as truly fashionable and iconic pieces.

The Importance of Cotton in the African Textile Industry

Despite the diversity of the African textile market, cotton seems to be the most consistent material in the country. 6 countries produce cotton under the label Cotton made by Africa, which is one of the largest job producers, employing over 450,000 Africans in the cotton industry. The growing and selling of cotton is not their only textile industry though. Companies like HM have opened mills in Africa, since their wages are less, and the population can support the workers needed. They also create products like thread and yarn for global markets from cotton is grown and harvested in Africa.

The African textile industry is a varied one, but the seeming constant is their cotton market. There are many countries in Africa that currently grow and sell cotton. Six of them grow cotton under the label Cotton made by Africa, which is one of the largest job producers as well, with 450,000 Africans working in the cotton business alone;

The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic on global value chains and its impact on African businesses is already evident; The pandemic and global economic lockdowns have had an immediate effect on textile production, sales, and trade. There has been a significant expansion in ecommerce and online shopping because of the lockdown. Clothing is a major and rapidly growing product category for ecommerce, but textiles are a rather niche online segment.

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Textile Market according to our research experts⁚ To boost the economic power of the African continent, the U.S. congress signed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the US Trade and Development Act of 2000 into law on May 18 2000, and since its enactment, continuous tangible results and tremendous success have been achieved till the present by the eligible members such as Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe and Gambia among others.

Through AGOA, US opened up its market for African products, textiles taking the lions share where it offers sub-Saharan exporters of apparel to the U.S. market a duty-free access which is a great leverage over non-eligible members such as Asian countries thus, reducing cost of production which gives the U.S market a better option for African textile products such as infants wear, grey fabrics, spun cotton yarn, wool, ginned cotton etc. These products have the most potential for competitive production in Sub-Saharan African countries either for direct export, or for use in downstream production of apparel for export to the United States than other continental market like Asia, and Europe among others.

The Rise of Technical Textiles in South Africa

The textile industry in South Africa is primarily focused on the domestic market, with most of the products produced for local consumption. However, there has been a growing trend towards the production of higher value-added products, such as technical textiles, which are used in industries such as automotive, medical, and construction. The textile industry in South Africa is poised to grow at a CAGR of more than 4 by 202Some of the major companies are CIEL Textile Ltd, Almeda Textile Factory Plc, Edcon, Truworths and Gelvenor Textiles, among others. The Africa Textile Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 4 during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Additionally, South Africa has become involved in technical textiles by supplying hemp to aeronautics companies for their products. The report covers major international players operating in the Africa Textile Industry. In terms of market share, few of the major players currently dominate the market. However, with technological advancement and product innovation, mid-size to smaller companies are increasing their market presence by securing new contracts and tapping new markets.

Disclaimer⁚ Major Players sorted in no particular order

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

4.4 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis

4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products

4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

4.6 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5.1.2 Industrial/Technical Applications

6.2.7 Mediterranean Textile Company S.A.E

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

A complete background analysis of the Africa Textile Industry, which includes an assessment of the parental market, emerging trends by segments and regional markets, significant changes in market dynamics, and market overview, is covered in the report. The Market is Segmented By Application Type (Clothing, Industrial/Technical Applications, and Household Applications), By Material Type (Cotton, Jute, Silk, Synthetics, and Wool), [...] [...] [end of information from the Internet]

The Impact of Global Trade Agreements on the African Textile Industry

Textile producers and exporters across Africa rely majorly on the impact of new trade rules that took effect in January 2005. The rules, negotiated at the World Trade Organization (WTO), opened up to market forces a sector that had been protected for more than 30 years by ending a quota system in industrial nations which resulted in a ready market for textiles and apparel from African and other developing countries.

The US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key driver for boosting the textile-garment industry in Africa as it allows 39 sub-Saharan African nations to export goods, which includes textiles and garments, to the United States free of duty. Countries like Kenya and Ethiopia are turning garment manufacturing hubs in the continent. Also, the demand for African textiles and garments is increasing globally, and African patterns are gaining recognition as truly fashionable and iconic pieces. International fashion houses are integrating more and more African influences in their latest collections.

This study uses Comtrade trade data covering 1990-2017, 14 textile subsectors, and 53 African countries with their main trade partners to evaluate Chinese trade impacts on African textile exports over three subperiods at the sector level. It finds that, although textile imports from China…

Major Chinese textile companies are stepping up sourcing and investment plans in Ethiopia following a visit to the African country by a delegation of industry representatives organized by the International Trade Centre. Over the last twenty years, China has become an increasingly important source of financing in African economies, including in Ethiopias young but fast-growing manufacturing sector.

In 2018, China Chamber of Commerce for Textiles (CCCT) have sourcing agreements and explored investment partnerships with Ethiopia-based partners of local textile companies and leaders of Ethiopian Textile and Garment Industry Association as well as with high-level government officials. The Chinese delegates were impressed by Ethiopias progress on improving infrastructure, including roads, trains, and electricity, though they suggested that further enhancing labour productivity and lowering logistics costs would make the country an even more attractive destination for investment.

The current trade tensions between the United States and Beijing were cited as an additional incentive for Chinese firms to invest in Ethiopia, with increasing difficulties associated with exporting from China.

The Future of the African Textile Industry

The African textile industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4 by 2027. This will, in turn, facilitate the diversification of Africa's economies towards higher-value production and the creation of regional value chains in the textile and apparel industry. In the paper, we use trade and production data on the industry, and lessons drawn from successful cases in the region that developed regional value chains.

The rest of the apparel industry took notice⁚ since 2013, there has been rising interest in not just Ethiopia but also other East African countries as potential sourcing destinations for apparel. Also contributing to the buzz is the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which gives certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa…

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2 The industrys greenhouse gas emission was estimated at about 1.2 billion tonnes of CO 2 eq in 2015,4 about 8-10 of global carbon emissions,5 exceeding the combined emissions from the aviation and maritime sectors.6 Textile production, including cotton farming, uses about 4 of global freshwater withdrawals annually (93 billion cubic meters), with manufacturing responsible for 66.7…

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