Egypt clothing exports hit by surging shipping costs
Published 15 Jun,2021 via Arab News - Economy RIYADH - Egyptian clothing manufacturers are being hammered by surging shipping costs.
Rising container costs are affecting both their imports of raw material as well as their export of finished garments according to Mohamed Kassem, a member of the Egyptian Exporters Association.
Fabrics from China account for most of the country’s clothing exports, he told Al Arabiya.
Continue reading
Free, in under 30 seconds
Join thousands of professionals reading Salaam Gateway — the Global Islamic Economy Gateway.
Joined by 12,000+ Islamic economy professionals
Create a free account
Already a member? Sign in
- 5 free articles every month
- Weekly Islamic-economy newsletter
- Save articles to read later
Arab News