EGY STITCH & TEX EXPO

ABOUT THE SHOW

The 22nd edition of the EGYPT STITCH AND TEX EXPO is the premier event in the Middle East focusing on garment technologies, digital printing machinery, and accessories. With a proven track record of success from previous editions, the expo will elevate its impact by expanding into two annual editions - one dedicated to textile machinery and another for garments.
This expo stands out as the largest and most established event in the Middle East region. It attracts a diverse audience of international buyers and visitors from all corners, making it a global platform for industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and explore new business opportunities.
By splitting into two specialized editions, the EGYPT STITCH AND TEX EXPO aims to provide an even more tailored experience for attendees. This ensures that both textile machinery and garment sectors receive focused attention and opportunities for growth. This strategic move underscores the organizers' commitment to continuously enhance the expo's value proposition and meet the industry's evolving needs.
As a hub for cutting-edge technologies, trends, and networking opportunities, this expo serves as a vital meeting point for industry players looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market landscape. With its reputation for excellence and innovation, the EGYPT STITCH AND TEX EXPO continues to set new standards for regional trade shows.

KEY TRADE AGREEMENTS

Textile, apparel, printed textiles, garments, and yarn products made in Egypt qualify for favored access to hundreds of millions of consumers all over the world according to numerous trade agreements, including:

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Egypt and the Republic of Turkey took effect in 2007. The agreement eliminates tariffs and non-tariff barriers between the two countries.
QIZ Protocol: In 2021, QIZ products comprised 37% of Egypt’s total exports to the U.S. and 48% of non-oil exports. As of February 2022, the total number of registered companies under the QIZ protocol stood at 1,124, most producing textiles (80%), making the QIZ’s duty-free status particularly attractive for this industry.
EU Association Agreement: signed in 2001 between Egypt and the EU, entered into force in 2004.
COMESA: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa among (Egypt, Kenya, Sudan, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Malawi, Madagascar, Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros, and Libya).
EFTA: A free trade agreement (FTA) between Egypt and the EFTA states (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein).
AGADIR: Arab Mediterranean Free Trade Agreement among (Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco).
MERCOSUR: FTA between Egypt and Mercosur states (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay).
GAFTA: Great Arab FTA among (Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Yemen, and Algeria).
SADCC: Southern African Development Community including 15 Southern African States (Angola, Botswana, Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Seychelles).
UEMOA: West African Economic and Monetary Union (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

EGYPT STITCH & TEX IS CO-ORGANIZED BY:

Business Plus Fairs

A leading Emirati holdings group based in the UAE, one of the top trade fair organizers in the Middle East and Africa. It specializes in producing and managing international exhibitions that offer customers the best platform for business exchange, promising business relations, and networking with major multipliers and associations. BPF has an extensive network of affiliated partners, subsidiaries, and global footprints in over 9 countries with over 25 international flagship B2B expos, trade shows, and conventions, hosting over 5,000 exhibitors and over 200,000 visitors annually.

Vision Fairs

Egypt's leading b2b exhibition organizer, bridging the gap between Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa's economies. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, they have earned a reputation for delivering trade shows well-attended by exhibitors and visitors, and their portfolio includes a diverse range of trade shows dedicated to the textiles, plastics, wood, home decorating, ICT, and automobile industries.

With a combined portfolio of 30 annual shows spanning 10 countries, including Sudan, Ethiopia, Morocco, Erbil, Kenya, Tanzania, and Saudi Arabia, the organizers of EGYPT STITCH & TEX are adept at producing mega-size trade fairs that generate millions of dollars in business deals to benefit host countries’ economy and industrial scope directly.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

KEY TRADE AGREEMENTS

Textile, apparel, printed textiles, garments, and yarn products made in Egypt qualify for favored access to hundreds of millions of consumers all over the world according to numerous trade agreements, including:

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS