TO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

Dear Sir,

Participation in TEXGATE – International Textile & Accessories Exhibition Istanbul, 
Turkey: 27 – 29 September 2007

The Council will be organising participation of its member companies in the forthcoming International Textile & Accessories Exhibition “TEXGATE” being held in Istanbul, Turkey during 27 – 29 September 2007. This will be a follow-up of the exclusive exhibitions held by the Council in Istanbul in November 2004 and November 2006, which were highly successful.

TEXGATE is supported by Turkish Government, Istanbul Textile Garments Exporters Association and Turkish Clothing Manufacturer Association. The exhibitors in TEXGATE include 147 companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Germany, Austria, France, and Portugal. The Fair witnesses a multitude of buyers from Turkey and other neighbouring countries including Europe. According to the organisers, over 9,900 local visitors and 3,200 international visitors attended the March 2007 edition of TEXGATE.

Members of the Council, who participate in the above exhibition, can avail of the financial subsidy upto Rs 80,000/- towards reimbursement of the participation fee from the MDA Scheme. Details of the eligibility criteria under the MDA scheme are available on Council's website or can also be had from the Council on request.

MARKET POTENTIAL

Turkey is a dynamic market economy strategically located between Europe and Asia, and bordering the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea.  Turkish textile and clothing exports reached US$ 19.7 billion in 2006 accounting for a share of 23% of total Turkish exports and around 10% of its GDP. Turkey today, with its ever-growing garment production, is considered as the one of the leading producers of apparels in the world. During 2006, export of apparels from Turkey amounted to US$ 11.65 billion, which is 59% of the total textile exports. The Customs Union between Turkey and the European Union (EU) created favorable market conditions for Turkey. EU is the biggest market for Turkey followed by United States. 

During 2006, Turkey imported MMF textiles (fiber, yarn & fabrics) worth US$ 2.6 billion.  Turkey is the world’s top importer for Polyester Viscose Fabrics (US$63 million). It also imports very large quantities of MMF yarns. The main items being imported are Synthetic Filament Yarn, Polyester Filament Yarn, Polyester Viscose Yarn, Viscose Spun Yarn and Polyester Textured Yarn.  

Import of Textiles and Clothing in Turkey
                                                                                                                              In ‘000 USD

Chap	Chapter Name	2005	2006
50	Silk	29,207	30,385
51	Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn  and woven fabric	410,379	415,454
52	Cotton	2,079,291	2,079,796
53	Other vegetable textile fibres	181,002	191,370
54	Man-made filaments	1,119,551	1,198,745
55	Man-made staple fibres	1,137,661	1,345,076
56	Wadding, felt and non-wovens; special yarns; twine , cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof	264,359	294,583
57	Carpets and other textile floor coverings	144,698	167,442
58	Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries; trimmings; embroidery	235,568	272,751
59	Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile  fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for  industrial use	205,836	183,546
60	Knitted or crocheted fabrics	170,596	177,318
61	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted	252,711	374,336
62	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not  knitted or crocheted	433,390	579,013
63	Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags	65,044	84,894
	Total textile & clothing imports	6,729,292	7,394,710
	Total imports of Turkey-All Commodities	116774151	138295379

Turkey has emerged as the third largest market for Indian Man-made fibre textiles with exports valued at Rs. 612.46 crores (est.) during 2006-07. Main items of exports consisted of Polyester Viscose, Polyester Spun, Viscose Spun yarns and Polyester Filament, Nylon Filament & Polyester Viscose fabrics. There exist ample opportunities for further increase in export of MMF textiles to Turkey.

PARTICIPATION

Members interested in participating in TEXGATE, Istanbul, Turkey should send the enclosed Reply Form along with the cheque (DD for outstation companies) for Rs.1,40,000/- drawn in favour of “The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council” payable at Mumbai. Since, the last date for remittance of group participation fee to the organisers is approaching, please rush your application for participation before 21^st July 2007.

The participants will be provided with individual stalls admeasuring 12 Sq.mts. with standard accessories for display. The Council will also arrange to obtain recommendations for Visa to the representatives (not more than two) who will be attending the Exhibition. Please note that all the expenses on airfare; hotel etc. would be met by participants.

 

K. VIJAY MANI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR