Our Industry

Our investors and shareholders, IDC (Industrial Development Corporation), choose Prilla as we have been a cornerstone of the African Cotton Industry since 1960, affording us over 60 years of experience and expertise in cotton and yarn.

Cotton raw material security has become increasingly strategic due to heightened global supply volatility, climate-related production risks, geopolitical disruptions, and sustained price fluctuations.

South Africa’s projected demand growth is being supported by the Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP) and the broader Retail–CTFL Master Plan framework. These initiatives promote increased localisation, with major retailers having made commitments toward sourcing up to 65% of certain product categories locally by 2030. While not legislated, these commitments are intended to stimulate domestic manufacturing capacity, deepen value chain integration and encourage new investment within the South African textile sector.

Market Outlook

Source: Straits Research

Source: BCI Global

Market size estimated in 2025

1000

USD
Billion

Market size estimated in 2033

5000

USD
Billion

CAGR 2025 - 2033

1000

The Growing Demand for Sustainable & Recycled Cotton

There is a global uptrend in sustainable compliances and accreditations, projecting an increase in market share compared to conventional sources. This aligns with the projected increase in sustainable cotton demand owing to the sustainability commitments of major brands and retailers, which is estimated to keep premium prices high.

Price increases are driven by:

Tighter cotton stocks (greater mill use & lower global supply)

Rising input costs & inflation (higher energy & fertilizer prices)

Supply constraints

Source: OECD iLibrary

Company-led on-site sustainability efforts

Our cotton mill has on-site recycling systems in operation to reduce waste. We have also implemented a water and electricity saving programme.

Additional Resources

BCI’s 2021 report

Cotton SA’s market report August 2022

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030

Behind our Cotton Journey

Every role matters, big or small, each contributes to a greater purpose. Through our unique responsibilities and shared efforts with our community, we weave a stronger, united community, one thread at a time.

Spindles NASA (Noise Absorbing System Assembly) in Prilla Mills improve the production