Shengtai to Invest $242 Million in Two Textile Plants in Morocco
China-based Shengtai Group is set to invest up to 2.29 billion Moroccan dirhams ($242 million) in two new textile manufacturing plants in Morocco, strengthening the country’s position as an emerging hub for textile and apparel production.
The Zhejiang-based company plans to establish the facilities in Skhirat and Fez, with the investment expected to be implemented in two phases over five years. The project is projected to create around 8,500 jobs and support the expansion of Morocco’s textile manufacturing capacity.
Shengtai, which specializes in smart textiles and apparel manufacturing, has received approval from Chinese authorities to proceed with its international expansion plan. The investment will cover land acquisition, factory construction and other production and supporting facilities.
Once fully operational, the two plants are expected to manufacture high-quality cotton yarn, fabrics and garments. Combined production capacity is projected to reach approximately 100,000 spindles of cotton yarn, 10,800 metric tons of dyed fabrics, and nearly 22 million garments.
The investment comes as Morocco continues to attract international capital to strengthen its textile and apparel sector. The country’s textile industry employs more than 200,000 people across nearly 1,600 factories, while annual textile and apparel exports exceed 44 billion Moroccan dirhams.
Morocco’s growing industrial infrastructure is also supporting the sector’s expansion. Investments in major logistics and maritime infrastructure, particularly the Tanger Med port, have strengthened the country’s connectivity with international markets and supply chains.
Shengtai already operates textile manufacturing facilities across China, Vietnam and Central America, supplying international brands including Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Hugo Boss.
The locations selected for the new plants also offer strategic advantages. Fez has an established textile workforce and training infrastructure, while Skhirat provides access to major highways and the industrial and logistics corridor linking Rabat and Casablanca.
The new investment is expected to further integrate Morocco into global textile supply chains while expanding local manufacturing, employment and export opportunities.