Egypt Cairo Textile Exhibition (CAIRO FASHION & TEX)
Release time:
2026-02-13
Egypt Cairo Textile Exhibition (CAIRO FASHION & TEX) is the largest and longest‑standing international textile trade platform in North Africa, certified by UFI. Held twice a year, it serves as a core gateway to the textile markets of the Middle East and Africa.
Egypt Cairo Textile Exhibition (CAIRO FASHION & TEX) is the largest and longest‑standing international textile trade platform in North Africa, certified by UFI. Held twice a year, it serves as a core gateway to the textile markets of the Middle East and Africa.
1. Basic Information of the Exhibition
- Official English Name: CAIRO FASHION & TEX
- Chinese Full Name: Cairo Fashion & Textile Exhibition / Egypt Cairo Textile Exhibition
- Organizer: Pyramids International Group (under Vision Fairs)
- Certification: UFI‑certified exhibition
- Frequency: Twice a year
- 2026 Schedule:
- Spring: January 29 – 31, 2026
- Spring: March 27 – 29, 2026
- Autumn: September 24 – 27, 2026 (Egy Stitch&Tex – Textile Edition)
- Autumn: October 22 – 25, 2026 (Egypt Fabric & Yarn Expo)
- Venue: Cairo International Convention Center (CICC), Cairo, Egypt
- Exhibition Area: Approx. 30,000 m²
- Number of Exhibitors: 650–766
- Professional Visitors: Over 35,000 (from 60+ countries)
2. Product Range
3. Market Position & Industry Impact
- Regional Hub: Egypt is Africa’s largest textile‑manufacturing cluster, with abundant labor resources. The textile industry employs over one million people and is the country’s largest non‑oil export sector.
- Trade Gateway: Located at the junction of Asia and Africa, leveraging the Suez Canal, it radiates to a market of nearly 600 million people in the Middle East and North Africa, serving as a logistics and trade corridor connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Buyer Sources: Major buyers come from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, Turkey, and European countries.
- Exhibitor Feedback: 93 % of exhibitors expressed willingness to participate again; 70 % successfully developed 10–50 new clients at the exhibition, making it one of Africa’s most effective B2B platforms.
4. Insights on Chinese Participation
- Main Source Regions: Textile, machinery, and garment enterprises from Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, etc., are the main exhibitors.
- Competitive Areas: Cost‑effective knitted fabrics, functional textiles, automated sewing equipment, intelligent printing & dyeing technologies.
- Market Strategy: Attract Middle‑Eastern wholesalers through a “one‑stop procurement” model, emphasizing design innovation and eco‑friendly materials, gradually shifting from “price competition” to “brand export.”
- Trend Direction: At the 2026 exhibition, Chinese exhibitors significantly increased displays on themes such as “sustainable fabrics,” “digital production processes,” and “cultural‑element designs.”
5. Exhibition Facilities & Venue Information
- Venue Facilities: Cairo International Convention Center is equipped with modern exhibition halls, conference rooms, business‑negotiation areas, multilingual service counters, and free Wi‑Fi. It is conveniently located, close to the airport and downtown.
- Concurrent Events: Industry forums, new‑product launches, designer matchmaking sessions, and buyer‑seller matching meetings are held during the exhibition.
- Official Website: www.cairofashiontex.com
