With an eye on expanding its footprint in the global textile market, Pakistan marked a strong presence at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Autumn 2025. Featuring 10 exhibitors, including participants under the Pakistan Pavilion supported by TDAP, the country highlighted its excellence in fabric and yarn production before a diverse international audience.
From September 02 to 04, 2025, the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai) hosted the Autumn editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo, featuring 10 exhibitors from Pakistan. Of these, 07 showcased at ITSA and 03 at Yarn Expo.
Pakistan’s textile exports rose 32% YoY to USD 1.7bn in Jul’25, driven by the US trade deal, tariff relief, and seasonal demand, according to Taurus Securities.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics welcomed around 3,700 domestic and international exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, while Yarn Expo featured approximately 580 exhibitors from 16 countries. This strong international presence highlighted the fair’s standing as a major international centre for the textile and clothing sector, providing unmatched opportunities for cooperation, innovation, and trade.
Significant numbers of international trade visitors attended the event, establishing a thriving platform for global sourcing, networking, and industry exchange.
To support exhibitors in connecting with their target markets, the fair offered a wide range of product zones, group pavilions, and dedicated country and region pavilions.
Among the 10 Pakistani exhibitors, three were represented in the Pakistan Pavilion at Intertextile Shanghai through Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), whereas the other four Intertextile participants and three Yarn Expo participants joined the exhibition independently. The industry gained significantly from the international involvement of both exhibitors and attendees at this edition.
“We met several serious international buyers,” commented Muhammad Abdullah Tanvir, Deputy Marketing Manager, Diamond Fabrics Limited. “Intertextile Shanghai is definitely the right platform for expanding our global reach; the event attracts the right audience and provides an excellent opportunity to showcase our products,” he added.
“The exhibition has always been amazing and valuable for them, and it’s their honour to be a regular exhibitor for a decade,” Khawaja Muhammad Muzaffar Iqbal, Director of Mahmood Textile Mills, expressed.
Pakistan’s continued participation in Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo reflects the country’s dedication to quality textile production and its ambition to strengthen its footprint in the global market, he said. The 2025 editions are expected to open new avenues for trade, promote industry innovation, and foster stronger international partnerships.
