The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has successfully completed the first phase of the $120 million Eroglu Knitting Project, which will establish a fully integrated garment manufacturing facility. This state-of-the-art factory will manage the entire production process, from spinning to finished garments, reinforcing Egypt’s growing prominence in the textile industry.
Occupying 100,000 square metres in the West Qantara Industrial Zone, the facility is set to create 5,000 jobs and aims to produce 30 million garments annually, according to media reports.
This marks the second investment by Eroglu Global Holding, led by Turkish businessman Nurettin Eroglu, in the West Qantara Industrial Zone. Alongside this project, the company is building another garment factory in the region with an investment exceeding $40 million. The second factory, expected to generate 2,000 jobs, will begin trial operations in April. Additionally, plans for a second expansion phase are under consideration, which would bring the total investment in the project to $180 million.
SCZONE Chairman Walid Gamal El-Din highlighted that the first phase of development at West Qantara Industrial Zone has already attracted $511 million in investments, drawing 12 projects and creating over 21,500 jobs within just 20 months.
He further emphasized West Qantara’s strategic importance as a hub for textiles, garments, and food industries. Its proximity to major ports in Port Said and Sokhna provides seamless access to both regional and international markets, enhancing its appeal to investors and boosting Egypt’s industrial capabilities.
