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| Date: |
2006-4-26-2006-4-29 |
| City/Country: |
Karachi, Pakistan |
| Venue: |
Karachi Expo Center |
| Details: |
| An Overview |
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IGATEX, the prestigious International Textile, Garment Machinery and Accessories Exhibition in South Asia will make its fifth successive presentation in 2006. Pegasus Consultancy and Conference & Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) are pleased to bring you IGATEX Pakistan 2006 in Karachi from 26 - 29 April 2006.
IGATEX Pakistan has gained massive repute on an international scale within four years and is widely recognized as the preferred showcase of the best in both textile and garment sectors. In line with the rapid expansion of the Pakistani textile industry, IGATEX Pakistan 2006 is all set to exceed its previous records; reinforcing its position again as the "Largest Exhibition of its Kind in the Region" and a significant trade exhibition in the industry.
IGATEX Pakistan 2006 will provide the ultimate opportunity for leading international manufacturers of textile and garment machinery and accessories to display their cutting-edge equipment in Pakistan; with the country ever ready to make major investments in this sector. The economy of Pakistan is growing at an unprecedented rate and exports are increasing at over 20% per annum with the garment and textile sectors contributing over 67% to total exports. To further strengthen the textile sector, the Government of Pakistan has allocated USD 3 billion for balancing, modernization and replacement (BMR) of machinery as well as expansion of this sector.
Designed to be a truly international one-stop sourcing center, IGATEX Pakistan 2006 targets the all important local and international buyers from Pakistan, South Asian and Middle Eastern markets. |
| Market Information |
| Pakistan's Garment & Textile Industry |
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Garment and Textile are two of Pakistan’s principal industries contributing more than 67% to the total export earnings. Putting the average monthly exports at $762 million, Pakistan's textile industry is poised to take the country's total exports to over $14.5 billion in 2005.
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| Review of Textile Exports |
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During January – April 2005, Pakistan achieved $3.048 billion worth of textile exports. The textile exports include products such as Cotton Yarn, Cotton Fabrics, Knitted Fabrics, Towels, Bedwear and other Types of Yarn.
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| Pakistan’s Export of Top 10 Products |
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Value in '000 USD |
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| No. |
Items |
July 04 - April 05 |
% Share |
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| 1 |
Cotton Fabrics |
1,711,492 |
13.90% |
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Knitwear |
1,458,736 |
11.85% |
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Bedwear |
1,383,334 |
11.20% |
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Cotton Yarn |
1,126,876 |
9.15% |
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Readymade |
933,322 |
8.07% |
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Rice |
634,457 |
5.15% |
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Synthetic Textiles |
470,757 |
3.82% |
| 8 |
Madeups (excl Towels & Bedwear) |
416,604 |
3.38% |
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Towels |
403,500 |
3.28% |
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Leather Garments |
394,378 |
3.20% |
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Total : |
8,933,456 |
73% |
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Note: The percentages are of the total value of exports for the above period.
Information extracted from Federal Bureau of Statistics, Government of Pakistan |
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| Pakistan’s Top 10 Buyers of Textile Products |
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Value in '000 USD |
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| No. |
Country |
July 04 - April 05 |
% Share |
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| 1 |
USA |
2,943,444 |
23.9% |
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U K |
940,711 |
19.0% |
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Dubai |
893,933 |
7.26% |
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China / HK |
870,430 |
7.07% |
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Germany |
606,694 |
4.93% |
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Afghanistan |
492,871 |
4.00% |
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Italy |
454,048 |
3.69% |
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Saudi Arabia |
348,520 |
2.83% |
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France |
338,670 |
2.75% |
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Netherlands |
335,158 |
2.72% |
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Total : |
8,224,479 |
78.15% |
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Note: Percent share is from the total textile exports for the above period.
Information extracted from Federal Bureau of Statistics, Government of Pakistan |
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Textile Machinery Import into Pakistan |
| Key Indicators at a glance |
Value is in '000 USD |
| ITEMS |
2003-2004 |
2002-2003 |
2001-2002 |
2000-2001 |
1999-2000 |
| TOTAL |
15,591,776 |
12,220,000 |
10,339,547 |
10,728,918 |
10,309,425 |
| Textile Machinery |
597,959 |
531,942 |
406,908 |
370,155 |
210,952 | | |
| Facts @ a Glance |
| Venue |
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Karachi Expo Centre |
| Show Date |
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26 to 29 April 2006 (Wednesday to Saturday) |
| Opening Hours |
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10.30 am to 7.00 pm daily |
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| Exhibition Projections |
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Gross Area
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20,000 sqm |
| Net Area |
10,000 sqm |
| No of exhibitors |
600 |
| No of countries |
50 |
| Expected no of visitors |
45,000 | |
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| Supporting Bodies |
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Ministry of Commerce |
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Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) |
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Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association |
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All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) |
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Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association (PBEA) |
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All Pakistan Bedwear & Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) |
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Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) |
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Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA) | |
| Visitor Information |
| Date |
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26 - 29 April 2006 |
| Venue |
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Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Opening Hours |
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10.30am - 7.00pm daily |
| Admission |
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For trade visitors & professionals only
Minors below 16 years will not be admitted
Admission to the exhibition is free and is by registration only | | |
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| Contact Detaile |
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| Company Name: |
CEMS-Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte. Ltd. |
| Contact Person: |
Grance Chan, Marketing Communications Manager |
| Address: |
1 Maritime Square, #09-43 HarbourFront Centre, Singapore |
| Postal: |
099253 |
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