To facilitate nonwovens fabric suppliers’ expansion in China, where imports of such products jumped 128 per cent from 2000 to 2013, this year Messe Frankfurt (HK), is set to launch a new initiative. The China International Nonwovens Expo & Forum (CINE- supported by Techtextil) from October 14-16, 2015, will be launched by the German exhibition company’s Asia Pacific branch. To be held in Shanghai Mart, the three-day event combines a trade expo and industry forum.
Senior general manager, Wendy Wen is optimistic about the continuing potential in China’s nonwovens market as imports grew from 61,400 to 140,000 tons between 2000 and 2013. This momentum will continue in the coming years, she feels. Many nonwovens exhibitors were confident that, by participating in the event, they will be able to expand their business in China, where imports of such products were high in demand, Wen added.
The unit price of imported nonwovens reached $6.1 per ton in 2013, which is 35 per cent higher than in 2007, as per statistics complied by the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association. A parallel forum will be a platform for show participants to learn about all-round information of worldwide nonwovens market apart from providing sourcing options to buyers.
