Overview of Key Information for the Kenya East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW)
Release time:
2026-02-12
Commonly translated into Chinese as "East Africa Textile and Leather Week," it is the largest and most influential full textile industry chain B2B trade platform in East Africa.
Overview of Key Information for the Kenya East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW)
Official Name: East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW)
Commonly translated into Chinese as "East Africa Textile and Leather Week," it is the largest and most influential full textile industry chain B2B trade platform in East Africa.
Held Time: April 30, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Held annually, fixed in spring. The 2025 edition was the fourth, and the 2026 edition will be the fifth.
Venue: Nairobi Sarit Expo Centre
A core exhibition venue in the Westlands area of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, with convenient transportation, adjacent to major commercial districts and international hotel clusters.
Organizer: Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd.
Official contact email: info@tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com
Official website: eatlw.com
Phone: +254 110 529 899 / +254 704 807997
Product Range (Full Industry Chain Coverage):
Target Audience Composition:
Supporting Core Activities:
Runway Kenya: An annual fashion show showcasing East African local and China-Africa collaborative design works, attracting 70+ exhibitors and 3000+ visitors in 2025.
Industry Forums: Focusing on themes such as "Sustainable Textiles," "African Localized Production," "China-Africa Supply Chain Synergy," and "Cross-border E-commerce Expansion."
Procurement Matching Meetings: The organizer provides "one-on-one appointment negotiation" services to match Chinese suppliers with East African buyers.
China Day Special Activities: Supported by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles, collectively promoting "Made in China with Wisdom" brands and promoting mutual recognition of standards and trade facilitation.
Market Value and Trends:
Kenya is the largest textile importer in East Africa, importing over $12 billion worth of textiles from China in 2024.
The government provides tax incentives and simplified customs clearance through the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) policy to attract foreign investment in factory construction.
The full implementation of the "African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)" in 2026 positions Kenya as a regional hub, radiating to a population of over 400 million.
China's supply chain advantages are significant: controllable costs, stable delivery times, complete product categories, especially dominating in functional fabrics and fast-fashion garments.
Exhibition Suggestions:
Suitable Exhibiting Enterprises:
- Functional fabric exporters (antibacterial, quick-dry, flame-retardant)
- Garment ODM/OEM enterprises (focusing on mid-range fast fashion)
- Home textile brands (cost-effective hotel sets)
- Smart textile and eco-friendly material suppliers
Exhibition Cost Reference (2025 data):
- Standard booth (9㎡): Approximately 2,500
- Brand-specialized booth (including lighting, display stands): Approximately 6,000
- Chinese exhibitors can apply for subsidies from local commerce departments (e.g., Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong all have special support programs).
