Ladieswear and accessories set to dominate at Motexha

23/01/2007


According to reports, textiles, leather and fashion accessories event Motexha 2007 continues to support the region’s textiles industry, currently estimated to be worth more than $12 billion. Ladieswear and fashion accessories are set to be the highlight of the event which is to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC) on March 19–21.

Exhibition director Geoffrey Booy said, “Textiles are regarded as Dubai’s second biggest re-export commodity with a trade value in excess of $2 billion in 2005.”

Over 250 exhibitors from over 30 countries are expected to participate, a 35% increase over 2006.

The GCC market for leather goodsincluding footwearhas grown significantly and is now valued at over $1 billion. The footwear market alone in the UAE is worth more than $300 million annually and leather manufacturers will feature prominently at Motexha 2007.