ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore draws 26,600 visitors from 109 countries

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 has delivered a strong performance as the region’s leading textile machinery exhibition, attracting over 26,600 visitors from 109 countries and regions during its four-day run from October 28–31 at Singapore Expo. The event hosted more than 840 exhibitors across 70,000 square meters (sqm) of space, representing 30 countries and regions, according to the post-show report.

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.

ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 drew 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.

“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.

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, Vietnam and several global machinery manufacturers highlighted the exhibition’s relevance for modernisation and sustainability, underscoring the growing investment appetite across Asia’s textile hubs. Planning for the next edition is already under way, with exhibitors indicating they will return with larger booths due to robust demand.

“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)