Dagestani calls to develop textile industry in Dagestan

Makhachkala, January 20, 2016. The other day the chairperson of the Russian Textile Association, Shamhal Ildarov took an initiative to eliminate the dependence of Russia on Turkish textiles and clothing. According to Ildarov, Russia is also able to produce the entire range of light industry products. Ildarov pursues the idea for the development of garment production in the Caucasus. “Here it is necessary to build new factories. The textile industry is able to give the Caucasus up to 2 million new jobs. And Russia will get its own domestic textiles” – the Dagestani says.

Shamhal Ildarov, who in his time, created a factory in Russia (bankrupted for losing competition with smuggled imports) believes that the domestic light industry will be competitive only in case of state support. Today the situation has changed, he believes.

As to Ildarov, Dagestan could become a powerful center for textile and light industry. The republic has a number of advantages over other regions, including - the presence of an increasing number of idle hands, the traditional love for working with fabrics, etc. Until now, only lacked investment and political will to realize the idea into practice. However, in comparison with other sectors of the economy, the development of light industry seems to be the "cheapest" one: the cost per job is minimal.

The creation of one’s own domestic light industry is cheaper than continuing the import of finished products from abroad. According Shamkhal Ildarov "shadowy" imports of textiles into Russia reaches $ 9 billion - about one-third of the total supply.

On December 22, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Viktor Evtukhov said that his ministry had already submitted a proposal to ban up to 80% of Turkish goods (light industry import) to the Rusian Federation Government. If Russia imposes full sanctions against the Turkish textile products, we will have to produce the significant part of goods in the country.