Record numbers at Yarn Expo

06/12/2013
A record number of exhibitors and visitors attended the recently concluded Yarn Expo Autumn fair in Shanghai, with exhibitors looking to capitalise on the high price of fibres in China.

“We see large demand in the future because in many cases it is more affordable for Chinese firms to import rather than purchase locally,” explained Abhijit Gawad from Indian firm Texperts India.

There were 50% more exhibitors than last year at 150, and 6,015 buyers from 63 countries and regions attended – a 25% increase on last year

The Pakistan Zone featured 21 exhibitors, including Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing who were pleased with the buyer range. “Siro yarn is popular and also spandex, bamboo and melange at the show. We have had a lot of buyers from China, but also some from Turkey, Japan, Korea and Portugal,” said S. Abedin Ahmed Rizvi.
 
The Indian Pavilion contained over 50 exhibitors with products including dyed and fancy cotton yarns and natural fibres, varieties of single, twisted, compact, gassed, mercerised and crepe yarns for knitwear and weaving, as well as 100% cotton and linen yarns.