Opportunities abound for SA textile sector
SA would benefit by putting in place mechanisms to cater for demand by EU retailers
22 February 2021 - 05:06
Clothing and textile value chains all over the world are recognised for their capacity to generate large-scale employment with relatively low barriers to entry and short skills acquisition periods.
According to SA’s Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy, farm-level cotton production can create one permanent job for every additional hectare of cotton planted. Exporting to the EU at preferential rates under the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement provides additional incentives for garment production in countries such as SA...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.