As part of a significant push by the government to sustain economic growth and inclusion, industrialisation is set to accelerate in Tanzania, on the back of increased manufacturing output and recent investment in labour-intensive industries. However, the sector faces notable challenges, including rising production costs, limited infrastructure...
Already a dominant segment of the manufacturing sector, Tanzania’s agro-processing industry holds tremendous potential for future expansion. The country benefits from abundant agricultural resources, leaving it well positioned to grow its textile and leather production segments, while rising domestic demand for processed food should boost...
Outside of food and beverages – and the broader agro-processing segment – the manufacturing sector is supported primarily by cement manufacturing, with the country’s cement capacity expanding rapidly in recent years, most significantly after the 2015 market entry of Nigeria’s Dangote Cement, one of the continent’s largest cement players....
A persistent shortage of gas has been a key challenge to electricity production in recent years, as the emirate’s installed power generation capacity is dominated by gas-powered facilities. State-owned hydrocarbons company Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) provides locally produced gas to the emirate’s electricity producer, the Sharjah...
Concentrated in two free zones and 19 industrial zones, Sharjah’s industry and manufacturing sector benefits from the emirate’s low cost base, developed infrastructure and connectivity, and proximity to facilities in Dubai. As a result, Sharjah is one of the most important industrial and manufacturing centres of the UAE and the wider GCC...
With a track record of employment creation outside the capital and strong export figures, textile manufacturing has long been a significant part of the national economy. A combination of competitive labour costs, well-trained human resources and proximity to European markets has made Tunisia a preferred destination for clothing manufacturers....
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