The International Apparel and Textile Fair is being held in Dubai from November 1 to 3, 2017. The Indian pavilion comprises 51 leading manufacturers and exporters of textile and apparel who are into various product categories including: men’s wear, kids’ wear, high fashion women’s wear, technical textiles etc. They represent the best of what India is offering to the world in the textile industry.
India’s exports to the UAE during 2015-16 was 22.7 per cent of India’s garment exports to the world. Indian companies and businesses have benefited from leveraging Dubai’s position as a supply market to the Gulf and other regions. India is the UAE’s largest trading partner with exports in 2016 touchin $32 billion.
The products offered at the exhibition will be a supply base for UAE garment manufacturers. The unique proposition for both India and the UAE is that both have a well developed textile and clothing industry which can complement each other in faster growth. India has a huge export potential especially in categories such as women’s wear, kids’ wear, knitwear, home furnishings and technical textiles used in the construction industry, agriculture, medicine etc. We are in a position to promote ‘Brand India’ in the UAE and other markets in the region.
