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Despite Its Resources, Africa Accounts for Only 3.5% of Global Textile Exports: Kenyan Expert

Despite Its Resources, Africa Accounts for Only 3.5% of Global Textile Exports: Kenyan Expert

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Despite Its Resources, Africa Accounts for Only 3.5% of Global Textile Exports: Kenyan ExpertAfrica exports about $15 billion in garments, fashion, and leather... 12.11.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Despite Its Resources, Africa Accounts for Only 3.5% of Global Textile Exports: Kenyan ExpertAfrica exports about $15 billion in garments, fashion, and leather products, compared to roughly $600 billion globally, Skander Negasi, CEO of Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd, told Sputnik Africa on the occasion of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week, held in Addis Ababa on November 12-15, where Sputnik is a media partner. Watch the video to learn more about the challenges holding back Africa's exports. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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