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Crystal Martin Group to Launch Major Textile Hub in Egypt, Creating Thousands of Jobs

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Hong Kong-based Crystal Martin Group has unveiled a major investment initiative to build a large-scale textile and apparel manufacturing facility in Egypt, marking a strategic move to strengthen its global production footprint.

The new factory will be established within Egypt’s free zone system and will span an expansive 1.5 million square meters. This significant project is projected to generate around 4,000 employment opportunities, while simultaneously transferring advanced manufacturing technologies to Egypt and building a high-efficiency, value-added supply chain utilizing 60–70% local content.

The announcement follows a high-level meeting involving Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and Hany Salam, Chairman of the Spinning and Textiles Export Council. They met with Daniel Stockdale, Vice President of Crystal Martin’s textiles and ready-made garments division, to discuss the project and investment roadmap. Also present were J.K. Ang, Group General Manager for Construction and Facilities, and Rasha Fahim, Executive Director of the Spinning and Textiles Export Council.

During the discussions, Heiba emphasized Egypt’s readiness to serve as a global hub for garment manufacturing and trade, pointing to the country’s robust textile and garment production growth and substantial infrastructure improvements, particularly in transport and logistics. These upgrades have significantly enhanced Egypt’s ability to connect factories with global export markets at competitive shipping and production costs.

Heiba further noted that GAFI has studied global best practices from successful export-oriented economies and tailored Egypt’s strategy accordingly. He expressed confidence that within just two years, Egypt could emerge as the leading garment manufacturing center in the Mediterranean.

Salam, representing the Spinning and Textiles Export Council, underscored that Egypt is now well-positioned to become a regional hub for the entire textile industry value chain. He cited major improvements in infrastructure and significant reductions in government processing and customs clearance times, particularly within the free zones. These changes, he said, would catalyze faster import and re-export operations, further enhancing Egypt’s appeal to global investors.

Salam added that the Council will work closely with GAFI to attract multinational companies to establish regional offices and distribution centers in Egypt, utilizing the benefits offered under general and special free zone frameworks.

Speaking on behalf of Crystal Martin Group, Stockdale confirmed the company’s plan to relocate a significant portion of its international production to Egypt, attracted by the country’s generous tax and non-tax incentives, simplified administrative procedures, and abundant skilled labor. The facility is expected to begin operations within two years, with a primary focus on serving export markets that have preferential trade agreements with Egypt, particularly the European Union and the United States.

Stockdale also announced the company’s intention to apply for Egypt’s “golden licence”, a fast-track approval system designed for strategic and high-impact investments. He affirmed that Crystal Martin’s Egypt project meets all criteria for the golden licence, including technology transfer, labour-intensive operations, workforce training, and a strong export-oriented strategy aligned with Egypt’s national development objectives.

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Crystal Martin Group, which reports an annual turnover of approximately 2.5 billion, is a leading global manufacturer of apparel for iconic brands such as Levi’s, Adidas, and Nike. Its existing production network spans China and Southeast Asia, and this new investment marks a major strategic expansion into North Africa, signaling Egypt’s growing prominence as a competitive and reliable base for global textile manufacturing.