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Clothing

Eastern Cape · FY 2025/26

The Eastern Cape government's clothing procurement market is worth about R6.4 million, which is a decent size for a niche like this. What's interesting is that this market isn't growing or shrinking, it's staying steady with no year-over-year growth. You're looking at a relatively crowded space with 32 suppliers competing for contracts from just 6 departments. To make the most of this, it's crucial to understand the importance of your B-BBEE level, as the data shows a significant allocation to black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses. If you're considering entering this market, make sure you have a solid understanding of the B-BBEE requirements and how they can give your business a competitive edge.

Market Size

R6M

Suppliers

32

Departments

6

Avg Transaction

R168K

Supplier Type Allocation

EME (< R10M)

0%

QSE (R10-50M)

0%

GE (> R50M)

0%

BEE Allocation

Black Owned

66.1%

Women Owned

25.7%

Youth Owned

16.6%

Disabled Owned

0.7%

Spending Trend

2018/19
R643K
2019/20
R2M
2020/21
R101M
2021/22
R21M
2022/23
R2M
2023/24
R12M
2024/25
R12M
2025/26
R6M
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