Fashion, Leather & Textile

Made-in-Europe brands and manufacturers open to African retail partners, licensees and sourcing houses. European fashion and textile manufacturers approach Africa in two directions at once: selling finished Made-in-Europe product to premium African retail, and supplying materials and components to Africa’s growing garment, footwear and leather manufacturing base. Both routes are represented in the mandates below.

Each product line below has a dedicated guide covering the opportunity, the buyers European manufacturers want to meet and the practical import considerations.

Leather goods

Partner with European leather goods manufacturers seeking African retail partners and private-label clients.

Fabrics & yarns

Source European fabrics and yarns for African garment manufacturers, tailors and retailers.

Footwear components

Supply European soles, lasts and footwear components to African shoe manufacturers.

Accessories

Import European fashion accessories – belts, scarves and small goods – for African retail.

Bags & luggage

Distribute European bags, travel luggage and business cases in African retail and gifting channels.

Apparel & ready-to-wear

Represent European ready-to-wear brands seeking African retail partners, franchises and licensees.

Home textiles

Source European bed, bath and table linen for African hotels, retail and hospitality supply.

Embellishments & trims

Supply European trims, buttons, zips and embellishments to African garment manufacturers.

Technical textiles

Import European technical and protective textiles for African industry, workwear and infrastructure.

Sustainable & organic fabrics

Source certified organic and recycled European fabrics for African export apparel programmes.

Fashion jewellery & watches

Distribute European fashion jewellery and watch brands across African retail and gifting.

Eyewear & optical frames

Import European optical frames and sunglasses for African opticians and retail chains.

Retailers · Franchisees · Sourcing agents · Garment makers

We will identify the European manufacturers with matching live mandates and coordinate an online B2B meeting at a convenient time. No upfront fee to express interest · Verified European manufacturers