An Indian manufacturer that supplies global fashion brands including Zara, Levi’s and Gap is considering establishing production in North Africa as clothing companies seek factories closer to European consumers.
Pearl Global managing director Pallab Banerjee disclosed the company’s interest in an interview with Reuters published on Tuesday.
The company is evaluating manufacturing opportunities in North Africa and could enter the region through a partnership, Banerjee said. It has not identified a country, prospective partner, investment value or timetable.
That distinction is important. Pearl Global has not announced a factory or committed money to Africa. However, the disclosure places the continent within the expansion plans of a manufacturer that produced approximately $525 million in revenue during the financial year ended March 2026.
The company’s customers include some of the world’s most recognisable fashion businesses. Its interest also follows the expansion of other Indian garment manufacturers already operating in Africa.
