At the recently concluded 5th International Textile & Leather Exhibition (TEXPO 2024) held at the Karachi Expo Centre, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) clinched deals worth over $910 million.
Attractingaround 527 foreign buyers from 60 countries, this high-profile eventfeatured 272 exhibitors. The three-day exhibition included 1,969 B2B meetings facilitated by TDAP and resulted in signing of 10 MoUs, positioning TEXPO as a vital platform for Pakistan’s textile sector growth and international partnerships.
Focused on fostering ties with non-traditional markets, TEXPO 2024 featured discussions on sustainability and innovation. The exhibition held key sessions on topics such as ‘Green Threads:
Weaving Sustainability into Pakistan’s Textile and Leather Sectors,’ led by Omar Hameed, Economic Minister from Brussels and Bianca Seidel, Bianca Seidel Consultancy. Another notable session, ‘From Waste to Worth: Circular Innovations in Pakistan,’ featured insights from Boudewijn MoI, Director, Bedding House, and Usman Khan, Advisor, REMIT.
The event concluded with a session titled, ‘Smart Moves: Transforming SMEs into Green Powerhouses,’ that included presentations by Yulia Bazhenova from GIZ, Cem Altan of the International Apparel Federation, Tayyab Naveed from UMT, and Aamir Chottani from Chottani Industries.
With strong international buyer interest and TDAP’s commitment to sustainable practices, TEXPO 2024 marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, bolstering its textile and leather sectors on the global stage.
