Fashion
ITMA ASIA + CITME draws 26,600 visitors from 109 countries
The exhibition saw particularly high turnout from South and Southeast Asia—together accounting for 63 per cent of visitors—with India, China, Indonesia, Singapore and Bangladesh topping the attendee list. Industry leaders praised Singapore as a strategic, efficient venue offering strong regional access and quality buyer engagement.
“We are very pleased with the overall quality of the visitors at the exhibition. Despite the current market challenges, the event exceeded our expectations. The main objective of holding this show in Singapore was to attract people from Southeast Asia and Middle East markets, and the results were truly impressive,” said Stephane Picard, sales & marketing manager at Pierret Industries.
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 drew over 26,600 visitors from 109 countries and 840+ exhibitors, with strong turnout from South and Southeast Asia.
Exhibitors praised Singapore’s strategic location, high-quality buyers, and strong focus on sustainability, automation and modernisation, with high satisfaction and strong sales intent.
The edition opened with Singapore’s Minister of State for Trade and Industry and for National Development, Alvin Tan, and was attended by more than 150 foreign dignitaries. A sold-out ITMA Sustainability Forum helped manufacturers navigate upcoming EU sustainability regulations and understand opportunities in green financing. Multiple workshops and delegation meetings further enriched the programme.
Survey data showed high satisfaction: 96 per cent of exhibitors viewed the show as offering a competitive advantage over other events, while 70 per cent achieved sales objectives. Visitor surveys revealed 90 per cent satisfaction in discovering new machinery and technologies, and 62 per cent expressed intent to make purchases at the show.
Technologies were arranged across the end-to-end textile manufacturing chain, with the five largest sectors being finishing, spinning, knitting, weaving, and printing and inks. Strong interest was also observed in automation, software, composites, recycling and plant operations equipment—reflecting the region’s accelerating shift towards innovation and resource-efficient production.
Officials from India and several global machinery manufacturers highlighted the exhibition’s relevance for modernisation and sustainability, underscoring the growing investment appetite across Asia’s textile hubs.
“We are impressed by the strong visitor turnout and the level of expertise we encountered during the show. The quality of discussions reflected keen interest from many Asian textile companies to invest in innovation and sustainability,” said Micol Gamba, Textile Product Marketing Director, Efi Reggiani.
“ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 offered a highly relevant platform for Vietnam’s textile industry. The end-to-end technologies and strong focus on automation and resource-efficient processing provided clear directions for our next stage of modernisation,” said Cao Huu Hieu, CEO, Vinatex Group.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
The goal, however, is challenging due to external pressures, including stricter technical barriers, reciprocal tariffs on goods exported to the United States, and the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for selected industrial products.
Therefore, major export industries in the country have started restructuring and adjusting strategies early in the year to seize market opportunities.
Following a record export value of $475 billion achieved in 2025—up by 17 per cent YoY—Vietnam aims at adding nearly $38 billion to the figure in 2026.
Major export industries in the country have begun restructuring and adjusting strategies early in the year to seize market opportunities.
The textile and garment sector, which earned $46 billion in 2025, has set a target of $50 billion in exports in 2026.
The textile and garment sector, which earned $46 billion in 2025, has set a target of $50 billion in exports in 2026.
The sector is focusing on strengthening domestic supply chains, raising localisation rates and making more effective use of free trade agreements (FTAs), Vu Duc Giang, chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), was cited as saying by a domestic media outlet.
Exports may grow by 15-16 per cent this year, driven by market expansion and a shift towards higher-value products, according to MB Securities’ Vietnam Outlook 2026 report.
Fibre2Fashion (DS)
The data showed that the decline was driven mainly by weaker domestic exports, with goods produced in the Netherlands down 8 per cent YoY. In contrast, re-exports to the US rose 3.9 per cent during the period. Exports to the US have fallen every month on a YoY basis since July, CBS said in a press release.
Trade flows were influenced by uncertainty around US import tariffs. In the first half of 2025, trade between the two countries continued to grow, possibly as companies advanced shipments ahead of announced tariff measures.
Goods exports from the Netherlands to the United States fell 4.7 per cent YoY to €27.5 billion (~$33 billion) in the first ten months of 2025, driven by an 8 per cent drop in domestic exports, according to CBS.
Re-exports rose 3.9 per cent, while tariff uncertainty weighed on trade.
Imports from the US increased 1.9 per cent to €48.1 billion (~$57.7 billion).
Meanwhile, imports from the United States rose 1.9 per cent YoY to €48.1 billion (~$57.7 billion) in the first ten months of 2025.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
The Philippines’ economic growth for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 has been revised slightly lower, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 3.9 per cent year on year (YoY), down from the preliminary estimate of 4 per cent.
Gross national income growth for the quarter was also revised to 5.4 per cent from 5.6 per cent, while net primary income from the rest of the world was adjusted to 16.2 per cent from 16.9 per cent.
The Philippine Statistics Authority has revised down the country’s third-quarter 2025 GDP growth to 3.9 per cent from an earlier estimate of 4 per cent.
Gross national income growth was also lowered to 5.4 per cent, while net primary income from abroad eased to 16.2 per cent.
The PSA said the adjustments reflect its standard, internationally aligned revision policy.
The Philippine Statistics Authority said the revisions were made in line with its approved revision policy, which follows international standards for national accounts updates.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
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