Medical apparel and textiles

Your business is looking at a market for medical apparel and textiles in the Western Cape that's worth about R119 million. This market is relatively stable, with no year-over-year growth, which could indicate that it's a mature market with established players. With only 22 suppliers currently operating in this space, it's not overly crowded, and there's a strong favour towards businesses with black ownership, which make up about 54% of the allocation. The Department of Health is likely a key player in this market, given the nature of the products. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the Department of Health and ensuring your organisation meets the requirements for black ownership to increase your chances of securing contracts in this market.