As China has removed pandemic restrictions for inbound travelers, its textile industry is on track to benefit. To help industry players tap into market recovery and regain international orders, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, a global textile show organized by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd, will return to take place as a physical event from 6 to 8 November 2023 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.
The previous fair welcomed over 880 exhibitors from eight countries and regions, while there were over 42,000 visits coming from 26 countries and regions.
Despite the challenges facing the global economy, China’s textile industry aims to return to its pre-COVID business results. According to researches carried ahead by the show, the Chinese textile market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of over 5% from 2020-2026.
“With China’s borders opening up, we expect the return of in-person business to further stimulate the country’s textile industry,” said Wilmet Shea, general manager, Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd. “After an extended pandemic pause, there is pent-up demand for this trade show. We know from talking to exhibitors how eager they are to get back to business-as-usual, and they know Intertextile Shenzhen is the best place to meet influential buyers and trend-setters, including some of South China’s leading garment manufacturers,” she added.
China’s fastest growing city has designs on becoming a global fashion capital. Shenzhen is now home to over 2,500 clothing brands, whose vast majority are self-owned.
According to Shenzhen Customs, in the first three quarters of 2022, the city’s garment exports reached US$ 7.6 billion, increasing by 9.8% year-on-year. Notably, there was a sharp rise in exports to ASEAN countries, the UK, and the US.
With the return of international participation, the fair’s fringe program, comprising Intertextile Apparel’s signature Trend Forum, seminars and product presentations, will provide a highly promising platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest products to quality buyers from across the globe.
Participants can also maximise their trading opportunities by utilising the fair’s online platform, Intertextile Hub. One of its features, Connect Plus, administers business matching between exhibitors and buyers, and facilitates one-to-one meetings onsite, or online for buyers unable to attend physically.
As the fair is held concurrently with Yarn Expo Shenzhen, CHIC GBA, and PH Value, fair visitors will have the opportunity to source from the entire textile value chain.
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