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August 9, 2023

Intex has returned to Sri Lanka in 2023 to further revitalize international trade through face-to-face business interactions. The show was inaugurated today in the presence of Chief Guest H.E. Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Acting High Commissioner, High Commission of India in Colombo and Guest of Honour Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman & Chief Executive, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). Present in the audience were the Hon’ble Ambassadors from Indonesia, Malaysia and Korea as well as diplomatic representatives from other overseas missions like Turkey, Egypt and Bangladesh. Also present were heads of industry bodies such as SLABA, SLASA, SLAEA, SLCGE and FTZMA.

Taking place from 9^th to 11^th August 2023 at BMICH, Colombo, Intex is South Asia’s leading international textile sourcing show for fibers, yarns, fabric, denim, trims, dyes and more for the apparel industry.

Intex Sri Lanka creates a new paradigm in textile sourcing by successfully integrating the entire value chain on a single, global business platform. In a country where demand for different types of input material is always high, Intex will enable businesses to explore new market opportunities as well as assist Sri Lankan industry to connect with new suppliers and new products & services.

Sri Lanka is considered one of the most ethical and trusted sourcing partners for apparel brands from around the world due to its commitment to maintaining supplies in the face of multiple challenges and Intex looks to further support the Sri Lankan industry to strengthen their global product range.

Arti Bhagat, Executive Director of Worldex India, the organisers of Intex Sri Lanka stated, “Since 2015, Intex has been facilitating business collaborations, fostering innovation, and promoting trade opportunities and is recognised as the platform for strengthening international, inter-regional and inter-personal ties. I am confident that our collective efforts will create lasting partnerships that will undoubtedly lead to a brighter and better future for the textile and apparel industry.”

The show brings global and South Asian suppliers to Sri Lanka through its exhibitors from 10+ countries including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Taiwan, USA, UK and more to showcase the latest products & services for the Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry with the India Pavilion having 50+ companies representing the entire textile value chain.

Alongside the exhibition, The Interactive Business Forum (IBF) seminar series will deliver high quality market intelligence to support industry efforts to explore and expand their international offerings.

Intex continues to grow its presence in Sri Lanka and looks forward to establishing new business opportunities for the Sri Lankan industry in South Asia and across the world.

For more information, please visit sl.intexsouthasia.com

July 31, 2023

International Exhibitors from 11+ countries including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, UK and more
India Pavilion with 70+ companies representing the entire textile value chain
Interactive Business Forum – The global knowledge sharing platform featuring WGSN, Cotton USA and more.

Intex, the highly anticipated International Textile Sourcing Show, is back in Sri Lanka and scheduled to take place from 9 – 11 August 2023, at BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Colombo.

Since 2015, Intex has been facilitating business collaborations, fostering innovation, and promoting trade opportunities. This year, Intex Sri Lanka will present a range of exhibitors spanning the entire textile value chain including yarns, fabrics, accessories, denims, dyes and ancillary support systems comprising certifications & designing solutions and more.

With Sri Lankan garment exports touching US$ 5.93 billion in 2022, Intex looks to strongly support Sri Lanka’s apparel sector across multiple levels by increasing industry and brand visibility, helping to expand market presence internationally, and creating opportunities to strengthen its position in the regional and global supply chains.

Mr. Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) stated, “The Joint Apparel Association Forum is very proud to once again partner with Intex in Colombo and are really excited in having a physical show in August this year. Intex is being organised at the right time as post-Covid, the Sri Lankan apparel industry has seen an incredible recovery with the industry operating at full capacity.”

In 2022, Sri Lanka imported US$ 146.47 million in yarn, US$ 311.78 million in knitted fabrics, and US$ 278.38 million in woven fabrics from India. The India Pavilion at Intex Sri Lanka which brings over 70 companies from India including members of the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), looks to fulfil these and other demands for raw material by the Sri Lankan apparel industry.

Ms. Arti Bhagat, Executive Director of Worldex India, the organisers of Intex Sri Lanka since 2015 said, “Sri Lanka’s textile & apparel sector has a strong international reputation for quality, craftsmanship and ethical manufacturing practices. Intex Sri Lanka aims to help the industry sharpen its competitive edge through value additions in order to further enhance product quality, diversity and availability.”

In addition to the exhibition, Intex Sri Lanka will showcase the flagship market intelligence event – the Interactive Business Forum (IBF) Seminar Series featuring WGSN, Cotton USA and industry stalwarts to name a few. Topics including market trends, sustainability, digital transformation, supply chain management, traceability and more would provide valuable insights and knowledge to navigate the evolving textile landscape.

Over the years, INTEX in Sri Lanka is endorsed and supported by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA), Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA), Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE), Fabric & Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA), Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA), The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), High Commission of India, Colombo, KOTRA Colombo, Embassy of Indonesia in Colombo, Sri Lanka and others.

Be sure to mark your calendar for this must-attend event that promises to shape the future of the textile and apparel industry in Sri Lanka and beyond.

For more information, visit our website: https://sl.intexsouthasia.com

November 20, 2017

Premier apparel Ind. sourcing event Intex -3 opens in Colombo
‘Intex, the largest apparel sourcing event in the region’-PM Wickremesinghe
“Jan-Sept apparel exports surge, totalled closer to $ 4 Bn’-Rishad
Says GSP Plus boosted SL apparel exports to EU, $1.67 Bn so far
“SL missed many regional oportunities’-PM RW
“Apparel exports to EU rose only 2% in pre-GSP Plus, but 3% surge after GSP arrived”–Rishad says Govt’s improved int’l relations brought in EU GSP+

EU GSP Plus has delivered its most prominent success for Sri Lankan exports to-date since its announcement.

“As a result of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts on GSP Plus, our apparel exports from January to September this year has increased by 11.3% to US $ 1.67 Billion” said the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka on 15 November in Colombo. Minister Bathiudeen was addressing the launch event of the third edition of Intex South Asia 2017 in Colombo on 15 November joined by Prime Minister Ranil Wicremesinghe, (HE) South African High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Ms R P Marks and (H.E) High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Having completed two previous fairs in 2015 and 2016 in Colombo, Intex has now become the largest and sole international textile sourcing event in South Asia for yarns, apparel fabrics, and accessories. A strong presence of Chinese, Indian and Hong Kong participants is seen-along with leading multinationals such as Reliance Industries, Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd., Mekotex, The Woolmark Company are showcasing their material at this event which concludes on Friday 17.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called for more events like Intex as a way for Sri Lanka’s integration with the region. “Intex is the largest textile sourcing exhibition in the region” said PM Wickremesinghe and added: “It is also an indication of how we are integrated to the global trading system. SL apparel industry is important for our economy and is important for integration of Sri Lanka with the global trading system and the rest of South Asia. But there is more to be done. There are many opportunities in the value chain in the region that we have not taken. This type of events will lead to closer integration with South Asian countries.”

Minister Bathiudeen stressed that the EU GSP Plus has delivered for Sri Lankan apparel exports.

“Our government’s special efforts to improve our international relations were successful and has resulted in Sri Lanka receiving EU GSP Plus which greatly strengthened our exports, specially apparel exports” said Minister Bathiudeen and added: “Our apparel exports to EU has increased by only 2% from January to September 2016 in comparison to the same period in 2015. As a result of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts, after receiving EU GSP Plus, our apparel exports to EU from January to September this year compared the same period last year at US $ 1.5 billion, has increased by a huge 11.3% to US $ 1.67 Billion. Even though US market is not connected to EU GSP our apparel exports to US too has increased this year by 12% to $ 1.8 billion (in January to September). I am also pleased to say that our overall apparel exports to all countries this year January to September increased by 13.4% to US $ 3.97 billion in comparison to the same period last year at US $ 3.5 billion. We believe this growth trend would continue and therefore expect even better performance next year.”

In 2016, Sri Lanka’s apparel exports were at US $4.86 Bn, claiming 43% of total Sri Lankan exports basket of that year.

The 12th Edition of Intex – the Sri Lanka edition commenced today amidst great anticipation by the industry.

Intex – South Asia’s Premier International Textile Sourcing Show Back in Sri Lanka from 9-11 August 2023

EU GSP delivers a big plus for Lankan apparels