Clothing

The clothing market is a substantial one, with the government spending about R2 billion on it. This market is relatively stable, with no year-on-year growth, so you won't see it expanding or shrinking dramatically. With 52 suppliers already catering to 18 different government departments, it's a fairly crowded space, but there's still room for your business to make an impact, especially if you're a black-owned, women-owned, or youth-owned organisation, as these groups are favoured with 66%, 26%, and 17% of the allocation respectively. The fact that black-owned businesses receive the largest share of the allocation is a significant opportunity for businesses that fit this criteria. If I were you, I'd focus on getting your B-BBEE level verified to take advantage of this favourable allocation and get a foot in the door with government departments.

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