The conclusion of the Intex & INMAC Sri Lanka exposition in Colombo marked a structural step toward scaling the nation's garment export corridor. Uniting over 250 international suppliers from 15 countries, the dual trade showcase connected raw material procurement with automated manufacturing systems.
With RMG generating over 40 per cent of Sri Lanka's total merchandise export earnings, aligning fabric procurement with AI-enabled cutting and sewing machinery yields immediate operational efficiencies. Manufacturing excellence has become just as important as sourcing excellence, states Yasas Hewage, Chairman, Industrial Development Board. Smarter technologies and stronger global partnerships are crucial to help businesses grow, he adds
Bilateral trade expansion drives regional competitiveness
The showcase advances Sri Lanka's roadmap to reach $8 billion in apparel export revenue by 2030. Industry leaders emphasized expanded garment quotas through the India Free Trade Agreement alongside duty-free access via European GSP+ concessions. Integrating sustainable yarns and automated assembly empowers domestic manufacturers to offset freight volatility while satisfying strict Western environmental compliance standards.
A textile sourcing engine for South Asia
Organized by Worldex India since 2015, Intex South Asia serves as the region’s primary B2B sourcing platform across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India, connecting over 70,000 buyers with global fiber, fabric, and machinery vendors. The event series continues expanding regional supply trade networks to support South Asia’s multi-billion-dollar apparel export targets.
