On October 2, 2026, the Holding Company for Export Development and the Turkish company, Dogucotton, signed a partnership agreement to enhance the spinning, weaving, and cotton clothing industries in Sudan. The agreement was signed by Green Textile, a subsidiary of the Export Development Holding Company, and Dogucotton. The partnership aims to increase the value-added products of Sudan's cotton industry.
The agreement includes the import and installation of a cotton ginning machine with a production capacity of 350 tons per day, along with 120 ginning machines. Additionally, a spinning machine with European technology will be supplied, capable of producing 27 tons per day. The partnership also involves developing the infrastructure for cotton production and manufacturing cotton clothing, jeans, and other cotton products.
The partnership aims to complete the value chain for cotton, support and develop the cotton industry in Sudan, and increase the sector's efficiency. This will contribute to maximizing the economic returns from the cotton industry and achieving sustainable development. The partnership aligns with the Export Development Holding Company's strategy to promote and develop Sudanese exports.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Executive President of the Export Development Holding Company, Hussein Bashir Kheder. The partnership is expected to strengthen ties between Sudan and Turkey, with the Turkish company bringing in expertise and technology to boost Sudan's cotton industry.
Sudan's cotton industry has faced challenges in recent years, but the partnership with Dogucotton is expected to revitalize the sector. The country's cotton production has the potential to contribute significantly to the economy, and the partnership aims to unlock this potential.
The Export Development Holding Company is committed to promoting and developing Sudanese exports, and the partnership with Dogucotton is part of this strategy. The company aims to increase the competitiveness of Sudanese products in the global market and promote sustainable development.
The partnership between Sudan and Turkey is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and create new opportunities for growth and development. The cotton industry is a significant sector in Sudan, and the partnership aims to maximize its potential.
Key points
- The partnership aims to increase the value-added products of Sudan's cotton industry and promote sustainable development.
- The agreement includes the import and installation of new machinery, including a cotton ginning machine and spinning machine.
- The partnership aligns with the Export Development Holding Company's strategy to promote and develop Sudanese exports.
