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Innerwear and activewear manufacturing business in Africa, AFI, Arise IIP SEZs

Apparel Manufacturing

opportunity

Africa’s fabric isn’t just woven—it’s ready to wear. With 5% of the world’s cotton output, Africa is a booming fashion market, rising middle-class demand and a strategic position for global exports. This creates a unique opportunity to set up the next big innerwear and activewear manufacturing business. With abundant resources and growing local demand, Africa is not just a manufacturing hub—it’s the future of global fashion.

Africa’s fabric isn’t just woven—it’s ready to wear. With 5% of the world’s cotton output, Africa is a booming fashion market, rising middle-class demand and a strategic position for global exports. This creates a unique opportunity to set up the next big innerwear and activewear manufacturing business. With abundant resources and growing local demand, Africa is not just a manufacturing hub—it’s the future of global fashion.

$349.46 Mn

Market Size

4.8%

CAGR

$421.54 Mn

Forecast

Apparel Manufacturing CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN AFRICA
Innerwear and Activewear Business in Africa
Apparel Manufacturing Business in Africa

5%

*Africa’s share in global cotton output

80%

*Innerwear imported in Africa

739.8 Mn

Women's innerwear segment in Africa (2029)

Apparel Industry, Innerwear and activewear manufacturing business in Africa, AFI, Arise IIP SEZs
Advantages of Apparel Manufacturing Business in Africa
  • Abundant Raw Materials:- Africa holds 7.3% of the world's organic cotton supply, providing a sustainable foundation for textile manufacturing.
  • Competitive Production Costs:- Lower labor and energy costs offer a significant advantage over traditional manufacturing hubs.
  • Government Incentives & Industrial Zones:- Many African nations offer tax breaks, export incentives, and infrastructure support for manufacturing ventures.
  • Access to Growing Regional Demand:- A rising middle class and increased urbanization are driving demand for quality innerwear and activewear.
  • Strategic Location for Global Exports:- With ports on both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Africa offers logistical advantages to reach Europe, the Middle East, and Asia efficiently.
     

Our clients

PIA-Togo-Star Garment - A Komar Company, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Vivace Group - Donsen Alu, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors ZIC-JG Group - Five Element Industry Limited, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors ZIC-Sonata Agri International Ltd, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo SPER, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Huasha Company, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Nutrisource, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Odil Logo, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo R-Logistic, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Star Garments, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Van Vliet Automotive, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Togo Wood Industries & Log Yard, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-Afroturk, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-Almaha Industry, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-Enviroserve, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-Mahwi Grain, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-MaterialBankRwanda, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-MingYang Papers, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Rwanda-OCP AFRICA, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Togo Organics, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors Togo Soja, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo Vivace Group, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors
GSEZ-Century Ply, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Spiro, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo BB logo, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo- Calafi, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA Togo- Cameg, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA CMDT, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA General & Dop Cosmetics, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA General & DOP Industrie, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA ST2A, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIC Sequoia, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors ROC- STB Congo, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors ROC- X Oil, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Nutrisource PTE, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors DRC_PIA-plus-Rwanda-Togo-FHC Medica, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ-Chanta, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ-Green Ply, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ-GWI - Gabon Wood Industries, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ-L7H LIFE RESOURCES, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ-Somivab, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Atime SA, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Ba & Be Consortium (Bawason), Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Brilliant Industry Togo, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Castel Groupe, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-Dongaco Togo SA, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors PIA-Togo-JCEM Groupe, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors GSEZ JI ming Waste Recycling, Logos of investment companies and clients associated with Arise IIP, Africa For Investors
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Why Invest in Apparel Manufacturing?

What is innerwear and activewear manufacturing?

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It involves producing garments like underwear, bras, leggings, and sportswear designed for comfort, support, and performance.

Why set up an innerwear and activewear manufacturing business in Africa?

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Africa offers abundant raw materials, competitive production costs, and access to both growing local markets and global export opportunities.​

Which African countries are best suited for this industry?

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Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa have established textile industries and favorable investment climates.​

How is the global demand for innerwear and activewear evolving?

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The global innerwear market is projected to reach $310.0 billion by 2030, while the activewear market is expected to hit $672.0 billion by 2033, driven by health consciousness and fashion trends.

How do Special Economic Zones (SEZs) benefit manufacturers in Africa?

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SEZs provide tax breaks, infrastructure and import/export incentives, lowering costs and boosting global competitiveness.

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