June recorded the sector’s strongest monthly performance since the beginning of the year, with exports surging to $355 million from approximately $241 million in June 2025.
Egypt’s ready-made garment exports rose by 15% year on year during the first half of 2026, reaching approximately $1.78 billion, compared with $1.55 billion during the same period in 2025, according to a statement issued by the Ready-Made Garments Export Council.
June recorded the sector’s strongest monthly performance since the beginning of the year, with exports surging to $355 million from approximately $241 million in June 2025. This represented annual growth of 47% and provided a significant boost to the sector’s total exports during the first six months of the year.
Fadel Marzouk, chairman of the Ready-Made Garments Export Council, said the results for the first half of 2026 demonstrated the Egyptian garment industry’s ability to sustain growth and deliver strong export performance despite the challenges facing the global economy.
He added that disruptions to global supply chains had directly affected international trade and demand across several markets. However, Egypt’s ready-made garment sector had demonstrated resilience and maintained its competitiveness, supported by the quality of Egyptian products and manufacturers’ commitment to delivery schedules.
Marzouk noted that the sector had continued to record strong performance since the beginning of the year, supported by the efforts of exporting companies, the Export Council and government authorities to open new markets and strengthen the global presence of Egyptian products.
European and US markets led the growth in Egypt’s ready-made garment exports during the first half of 2026. Exports to Europe increased by 25% year on year to $767 million, compared with $615 million during the same period last year.
Meanwhile, exports to the United States rose by 13% to $693 million, up from $616 million. Together, the European and US markets accounted for the largest share of the sector’s total exports.
Marzouk said the continued growth in both markets reflected rising confidence in Egyptian garments among major international buyers, supported by the local industry’s product quality, diversity and ability to respond quickly to market requirements.
He added that the council was continuing to implement its strategy to expand into international markets, diversify export destinations and increase the added value of Egyptian products. The strategy also includes supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in strengthening their export capabilities.
The council aims to maintain the current growth momentum during the second half of the year and increase the sector’s exports beyond $3.5 billion, with the goal of reaching $4 billion by the end of 2026.
