An Overview

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

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.

Review of Textile Exports

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.

Pakistan’s Export of Top 10 Products

Value in '000 USD No. Items July 04 - April 05 % Share 1 Cotton Fabrics 1,711,492 13.90% 2 Knitwear 1,458,736 11.85% 3 Bedwear 1,383,334 11.20% 4 Cotton Yarn 1,126,876 9.15% 5 Readymade 933,322 8.07% 6 Rice 634,457 5.15% 7 Synthetic Textiles 470,757 3.82% 8 Madeups (excl Towels & Bedwear) 416,604 3.38% 9 Towels 403,500 3.28% 10 Leather Garments 394,378 3.20%   Total : 8,933,456 73% Note: The percentages are of the total value of exports for the above period. Information extracted from Federal Bureau of Statistics, Government of Pakistan

Pakistan’s Top 10 Buyers of Textile Products

Value in '000 USD No. Country July 04 - April 05 % Share 1 USA 2,943,444 23.9% 2 U K 940,711 19.0% 3 Dubai 893,933 7.26% 4 China / HK 870,430 7.07% 5 Germany 606,694 4.93% 6 Afghanistan 492,871 4.00% 7 Italy 454,048 3.69% 8 Saudi Arabia 348,520 2.83% 9 France 338,670 2.75% 10 Netherlands 335,158 2.72%   Total : 8,224,479 78.15% Note: Percent share is from the total textile exports for the above period. Information extracted from Federal Bureau of Statistics, Government of Pakistan

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 : Karachi Expo Centre Show Date : 26 to 29 April 2006 (Wednesday to Saturday) Opening Hours : 10.30 am to 7.00 pm daily Exhibition Projections : Gross Area 20,000 sqm Net Area 10,000 sqm No of exhibitors 600 No of countries 50 Expected no of visitors 45,000 Supporting Bodies : Ministry of Commerce   Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)     Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association     All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)     Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association (PBEA)     All Pakistan Bedwear & Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA)     Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA)     Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA)

Visitor Information

Date : 26 - 29 April 2006 Venue : Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Pakistan Opening Hours : 10.30am - 7.00pm daily Admission : For trade visitors & professionals only Minors below 16 years will not be admitted Admission to the exhibition is free and is by registration only