2024 TEXTILEEXPO Barcelona INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE & FABRIC EXHIBITION

Time: 2024.01.16 - 01.18

Location: FIRA DE BARCELONA -SPAIN

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2024 TEXTILEEXPO Barcelona INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE & FABRIC EXHIBITION

Milan Textile Market

**Introduction to Spain's Textile Industry:**
Spain has a long-standing tradition in the textile sector, known for its quality, innovation, and design. The industry encompasses various segments, including clothing, home textiles, technical textiles, and more. Spain's textile sector has evolved over time, adapting to changing consumer demands and global market trends.

**Market Overview:**

1. **Diverse Product Range:** Spain's textile industry offers a diverse range of products, from high-quality apparel to technical textiles used in various industries such as automotive, healthcare, and construction.

2. **Fashion and Design Focus:** Spanish textile companies and designers are recognized for their emphasis on fashion, creativity, and cutting-edge designs. This emphasis contributes significantly to the industry's global reputation.

3. **Export-Oriented:** Spain's textile sector has a strong export orientation, with its products being exported to various international markets. The industry contributes substantially to the country's export revenue.

4. **Innovation and Sustainability:** The industry places a growing emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Many companies are adopting eco-friendly practices, using sustainable materials, and implementing innovative technologies.

5. **Employment and Economic Impact:** The textile industry plays a crucial role in Spain's economy by generating employment opportunities and contributing to the nation's GDP.

**Market Radiation Scope:**

Spain's textile industry has a wide market radiation scope, encompassing several areas:

1. **Europe:** Spain has a strong presence in the European textile market. It serves as a significant supplier of textiles to various European countries, showcasing its products' quality and diversity.

2. **Global Exports:** Spanish textile companies target a broader global market. They export their products not only to Europe but also to other continents, expanding their market reach.

3. **Technical Textiles:** Spain's technical textile sector radiates its influence across multiple industries worldwide, providing innovative solutions in automotive, healthcare, sports, and construction sectors.

4. **Fashion and Design Influence:** Spain's influence in the global fashion and design domain radiates its impact on international trends, contributing to the textile industry's recognition and expansion beyond national borders.
As one of Spain's largest industries, the textile and apparel sector accounts for 3.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), ranking fifth in the European Union after Italy, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Spain is not only a major exporter of wedding dresses and a hub for fast fashion brands but also a significant manufacturer of textile machinery. Approximately 160 textile machinery companies in Spain are engaged in the manufacturing of spinning, weaving, clothing, and dyeing machinery. Some products have reached a world-leading level, comparable to similar products from Germany and Italy. Due to their relatively competitive prices, these products are highly favored by customers and are sold worldwide. The stability of the textile and apparel industry has helped bolster Spain's often struggling economy.

In the past, Spain faced intense competition from Asia, particularly China, and economic challenges resulting from global economic downturns and declining consumer and industry demands. Fast fashion presented a low-risk opportunity for Spain's textile and clothing industry. Spain's fashion industry is highly regarded due to its affordable prices and alignment with current fashion trends.

The Spanish textile market has also benefited from the exit of less efficient textile companies. Presently, nearly 4,000 textile companies are operational in Spain, and this number is expected to remain stable in the coming year. Surviving enterprises place a strong emphasis on exports, which contributes to the creation of new business prospects and markets for Spanish textiles. Currently, Spain is exporting textile raw materials to Morocco, representing a significant portion of its textile exports. This factor may potentially contribute to the resurgence of its textile industry in the near future.

In conclusion, Spain's textile industry is characterized by its innovation, focus on fashion, and commitment to quality, contributing significantly to both the domestic economy and the global textile market. Its market radiation extends across Europe and beyond, showcasing its diverse product range and innovative solutions in various sectors.

2024 TEXTILEEXPO Barcelona INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE & FABRIC EXHIBITION

Exhibition introduction

The Biggest Textile Exhibition of Spain
Barcelona Textile Expo was created in response to market demand and embarked on its journey with the aim of becoming the most appealing meeting point in Barcelona. The 5th edition is scheduled to be held at Fira Barcelona from January 16th to 18th, 2024. With over 170 exhibitors from 12 countries and thousands of visitors expected to attend, the event will showcase various models and creations.

The primary objective of the exhibition is to establish trade relationships between exhibiting producers and manufacturers of clothing, ready-to-wear garments, and home textiles. Visiting the Textile Expo presents a great opportunity to explore new creations, establish initial contacts, and purchase high-quality items at the best prices.

The key product groups exhibited by participants include fabrics, knitted fabrics, home textile fabrics, yarn, and accessories. Visitors to the expo aim to:
- Source fabrics directly from manufacturers
- Observe the latest trends for the upcoming seasons (SS24 and AW24-25)
- Explore offerings with attractive pricing

Exhibitor countries include:
National Pavilions: Turkey, Korea, India, China, Uzbekistan
Individual Participations: Spain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Egypt, Romania

Data of last exhibition

Number of exhibitors

1164

Exhibition area

Participating Countries

Highlights Of The Exhibition

Italy Milan Textile Machinery exhibition ITMA last exhibition total area of 128

Italy Milan Textile Machinery exhibition ITMA last exhibition total area of 128000 square meters

It has created a unique one-stop platform for innovative textile and clothing technology

8 large pavilions and 20 exhibition areas

Exhibit Scope

Textile Machinery Zone:
- Preparation for spinning, chemical fiber production, spinning machinery, and its auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Roving, deformation, twisting machinery, and its auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Mesh-making for non-woven fabrics and felting, bonding, and finishing machinery, along with its auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Preparation for weaving, weaving, and flocking machinery, as well as its auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Knitting machinery, embroidery machinery, and their auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Weaving machinery and its accessories.
- Machinery for washing, bleaching, dyeing, drying, finishing, winding, shearing, and folding fabrics, including its auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Printing, digital printing machinery, ink, and their accessories.
- Garment and other textile processing machinery, along with their auxiliary equipment and accessories.
- Recycling equipment, waste reduction, and pollution prevention equipment, and their accessories.
- Dyes and chemicals for the textile industry.
Sewing Equipment:
- Preparation for weaving, weaving, flocking machinery.
- Sewing machines, sewing machine drive and control systems, sewing machine motors, overlock machines, sewing machine attachments and parts, cutting equipment, laser equipment.
- Clothing manufacturing machinery, ironing and steaming equipment and accessories, grinding machines, knives and scissors, labeling machines, washing machines, leather machinery.
Textile Accessories:
- Weaving, knitting, synthetic fiber, printing, cotton, linen, silk/imitation silk, wool/imitation wool, functional fabrics, lace, yarns, fabrics, embroidered fabrics, etc.
- Needles, pins, locks, racks, hooks, buttons, laces, elastic bands, ribbons, decorations, labels, shoulder pads, linings, zippers, tapes, tags, buttons, tapes, lace, hangers, etc.