GCC Textile Market Forecast to Reach USD 23.77 billion by 2031, Driven by Apparel Demand and Local Manufacturing Growth

GCC Textile Market Overview:  

According to Mordor Intelligence, the GCC textiles market size is expected to grow from USD 16.10 billion in 2025 to USD 17.18 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 23.77 billion by 2031 at 6.71% CAGR over 2026-2031, growing at a moderate pace during the forecast period. Governments across the region are supporting textile and apparel manufacturing through industrial zones, incentives, and infrastructure development. At the same time, private players are expanding capacity to serve both domestic and export markets. 

The GCC textile market continues to show stable growth as Gulf countries strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports. Textiles play an important role in the region’s non-oil economy, supporting industries such as apparel, home furnishings, hospitality, and industrial use. Rising population, urbanization, and changing consumer lifestyles are contributing to consistent demand across key end-use segments. 

GCC Textile Markets growth drivers: 

• Rising apparel consumption: Growing youth population, tourism, and retail expansion are increasing demand for ready-made garments and fashion textiles. 
• Focus on local production: GCC countries are investing in spinning, weaving, and garment units to lower import dependence. 
• Growth of home textiles: Demand from residential construction, hotels, and commercial spaces is supporting curtains, carpets, and upholstery textiles. 
• Preference for blended fabrics: Cotton-polyester blends and synthetic fibers are gaining popularity due to durability and cost advantages. 
• Export-oriented manufacturing: Select GCC producers are targeting regional and African export markets. 

GCC Textile Market Segmentation 

• By Product Type: Apparel textiles, home textiles, and industrial textiles 
• By Raw Material: Cotton, synthetic fibers, blended fabrics 

Geography Analysis: 

Saudi Arabia leads the GCC textiles market, driven by Vision 2030 industrial clusters, giga-project demand for technical fabrics, and rising consumer spending on branded apparel. 

The UAE ranks second, benefiting from Jebel Ali’s re-export hub, fashion-led demand, and petro-textile synergies in Abu Dhabi that support fast regional and global distribution. 

Oman is the fastest-growing market under Vision 2040, while Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain focus on niche segments such as technical textiles, home furnishings, and value-added finishing. 

Key Players in the GCC Textile Market 

Key players in the GCC textile market include Alyaf Industrial Co. Ltd., SV Pittie Sohar Textiles, Takween Advanced Industries, Aratex Group, and Avgol Middle East, reflecting a mix of apparel, nonwoven, and technical textile manufacturers. These companies support regional textile growth through expanding production capacities and alignment with GCC industrial diversification initiatives. 

For detailed industry insights on the GCC textile market, please visit the Mordor Intelligence page: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/gcc-textile-industry---growth-trends-and-forecast-2019---2024?utm_source=Industrytoday.co.uk 

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