$10.45 Million Investment Boosts Senegal’s Textile and Apparel Industry
Senegal has taken another step toward strengthening its textile and apparel industry with the inauguration of a new textile manufacturing facility backed by Turkish investment group AVCI Global Industrie. Located in the Diamniadio industrial zone near Dakar, the factory was officially inaugurated by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on June 20.
The project represents an investment of approximately $10.45 million (6 billion CFA francs) and is expected to play a key role in expanding the country’s manufacturing capabilities. The facility specializes in producing men’s and women’s garments and has the capacity to manufacture around 1,200 pieces of clothing per day.
In addition to increasing textile production, the factory is projected to create nearly 200 jobs, supporting employment growth and skills development within the local workforce.
The investment aligns with Senegal’s broader industrialization strategy, which focuses on strengthening domestic manufacturing and increasing value addition within the cotton sector. Currently, much of Senegal’s cotton is exported in raw form due to limited processing infrastructure. The new facility is expected to contribute to transforming locally produced cotton into higher-value textile products, helping retain more economic value within the country.
The factory was established through a partnership involving Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Agency for the Development and Promotion of Industrial Sites (APROSI), and AVCI Global Industrie. The collaboration aims to enhance the competitiveness of Senegal’s textile industry while reducing reliance on imported finished garments.
Beyond meeting domestic demand, the company plans to target regional markets across West Africa, creating opportunities for export growth and strengthening Senegal’s position within the regional textile value chain.
The investment supports the objectives of Senegal’s “Senegal 2050” development strategy, which identifies industrialization, job creation, and economic diversification as key priorities for long-term growth.