Messe Frankfurt/Vietrade
(Source: SECC)
With combined regional, global, and industry specific expertise, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from February 28 – March 1, 2024.
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in late March 2023, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Frankfurt/Germany, and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade), Hanoi/Vietnam, announced the international fair for the entire textile value chain. The extensive 3-day platform will be staged at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam.
Many international textile manufacturers have been expanding operations into Vietnam, augmenting an already strong domestic industry. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the country’s textile and garment industry achieved annual growth of 20-26% from 2018-2022.
As one of the world’s biggest importers of textile machinery, and a consistent importer of fabrics, yarns and fibers, garment production is the cornerstone of Vietnam’s industry. The country utilizes cotton and functional materials to produce casualwear, childrenswear, swimwear, workwear, and much more, with sportswear an especially fast-growing category, and high-utility garments expected to achieve high exports.
By linking textile players from across Asia, Europe and beyond with this vibrant market, VIATT 2024 will play an important part in shaping the future of Vietnam’s industry. Next year’s fair will host an extensive mix of international and domestic exhibitors covering multiple textile sub-sectors, including garments, apparel fabrics and accessories, yarns and fibers, digital printing, home textiles, technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, textile machinery, and more.
Exhibitors and buyers can utilize the fair’s global business matchmaking service, where connections are made based on the specific needs of each party. In addition to the fair’s main function as an international trading platform, its fringe program will facilitate participants’ networking with industry leaders and offer diverse market insights through various seminars, forums, and panel discussions.
