Expotextil, Peru’s key trade fair for the textile and clothing sector, will be held in Lima from November 7 to 10, 2023. A delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, organized by the Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, will participate, with 14 companies, including 11 ACIMIT members like Color Service, Danti, Dettin, and Santoni, among others.

Peru’s textile industry, a vital part of its economy, is a global leader in alpaca fiber production, accounting for over 80 per cent of global output. Cotton cultivation is also significant, particularly in northern Peru. In 2023, Peru’s textile and clothing exports reached $1.87 billion, reflecting a 19.6 per cent growth.

Marco Salvade, ACIMIT president, highlighted the importance of technological renewal for the Peruvian textile sector, emphasizing that Italian machinery offers efficient and resource-saving solutions. Peru, the second-largest South American market for Italian textile machinery, imported around €18 million worth of Italian equipment in 2023. In the first half of 2024, Italian sales reached €8 million, reinforcing the longstanding partnership between the two countries.

The Italian presence at Expotextil aims to further strengthen these business ties, helping Peruvian firms enhance production quality and remain competitive globally.