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Africa’s fabric imports rise 6.9% in 2024, China tops supplier list
Africa’s fabric imports rose 6.87 per cent to $7.621 billion in 2024, recovering from the pandemic-induced slump but showing stagnation in recent years. China remained the top supplier with a 46 per cent share. Import volumes reached 942.76 million kg, though average prices dipped. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar are among the emerging garment-exporting nations.
Africa’s fabric imports rose 6.87 per cent to $7.621 billion in 2024, recovering from the pandemic-induced slump but showing stagnation in recent years.
China remained the top supplier with a 46 per cent share.
Import volumes reached 942.76 million kg, though average prices dipped.
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar are among the emerging garment-exporting nations.
