The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) announced the first export of “Made in Benin” clothing to Europe.

The first order for “Made in Benin” clothing marks the start of a fruitful collaboration between SIPI-Bénin and KIABI, with a commitment to order 2 million pieces of clothing for 2024 and 4 million for 2025. This first order will be delivered to the prestigious French brand KIABI, owner of a chain of stores specializing in clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies, with nearly 563 points of sale and a presence in France, Spain, Italy, Italy, Italy, Italy, Italy,, Africa, Africa, Africa, the Middle East and Overseas Departments and Regions (DROM

According to the managing director of SIPI-Bénin S.A., Létondji BEHETON, “this first export of children's leggings to KIABI represents immense pride for us and constitutes a tangible proof of our commitment to promoting the Beninese textile industry on international markets. It is also the start of a long series of exports for the French brand KIABI. By the end of this year 2024, we will produce 2 million pieces of clothing for KIABI, thus demonstrating our ability to meet international requirements while maintaining a high quality standard. Currently, KIABI is moving towards strengthened cooperation with Africa for the production of its clothing and plans to increase its points of sale on the continent. Thanks to its dynamism and the quality of its workforce, Benin is perfectly positioned to capture the new market opportunities offered by KIABI