Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), presided over the foundation stone laying ceremony for a significant $117 million Chinese industrial project on Monday. The facility, established by Jasan Group Egypt (Zhejiang Jiansheng Group Co. Ltd.), is situated in the West Qantara zone, Ismailia Governorate.
The event saw attendance from Ismailia Governor Nabil Hasaballah, SCZone Vice Chairman for the Northern Region Captain Mohamed Ibrahim, and SCZone Vice Chairman for Investment and Promotion Affairs Moustafa Sheikhou. Representing the investor, Chairman Zhang Mawei led the delegation from Jasan Group Egypt. This initiative represents a substantial Chinese investment in SCZone, designed to bolster the regional manufacturing landscape.
Project Scope and Industrial Capabilities
According to an official statement from the SCZone, the project will be developed across three successive phases. Spanning an area of 300,000 square metres, the development is notable for being entirely self-financed. This Chinese industrial project is structured as an integrated complex featuring specialized facilities for spinning and weaving, sportswear, seamless garments, hosiery, and accessories. Additionally, the site will house operations for rubber fabrics and dyeing.
The strategic objective for this project is to export 90 per cent of its total production to international markets, while the remaining 10 per cent will serve the domestic market. Once the complex reaches full operational capacity, it is expected to generate approximately 6,000 direct employment opportunities, marking a significant contribution to the Egypt textile industry.
Strategic Location and Regional Development
SCZone Chairman Gamal El-Din noted that the project represents a milestone in the industrial evolution of the area. He emphasized that the success of the West Qantara zone as a specialized hub for garments and weaving is due to its proximity to major transport networks and SCZone ports on the Mediterranean and Red Sea. These logistical advantages are essential for the competitiveness of products originating from the Egypt textile industry in global trade.
During the 2025/2026 fiscal year, the SCZone contracted 117 industrial projects with total investments reaching $7.26 billion. These figures highlight the momentum of SCZone investments aimed at industrial localization and increasing foreign direct investment.
Technological Integration and Economic Impact
Zhang Mawei stated that the decision to expand Jasan Group Egypt was driven by confidence in the country’s investment potential and commercial access to global markets. The company intends to implement advanced smart manufacturing, digital management, and green technologies at the site. This approach is intended to support the modern development of the Egypt textile industry through worker training and automation.
The West Qantara zone has undergone a rapid transformation, evolving from waterlogged land into an attractive investment destination within two years. It currently hosts 54 projects involving nine different nationalities, representing total SCZone investments of approximately $1.54 billion. This latest Chinese investment in SCZone further solidifies the area’s status as a primary center for textile and garment manufacturing.
