The "New Hub" Of Textile In The Middle East, The First Saudi Textile Exhibition In 2025 INTEX Will Be Held In Riyadh In December!

Chinese textile and clothing enterprises are actively exploring the Saudi market, which is not only derived from Saudi Arabia's own market demand and policy dividends, but also the strategic choice of Chinese enterprises for global layout and avoidance of trade barriers. Saudi Arabia is not only a "springboard" to avoid trade barriers, but also a key node for Chinese enterprises to embed into the global supply chain. Through technology export, localized production and policy dividends, Chinese enterprises can deeply integrate into Saudi Arabia's economic transformation, and take this as a fulcrum to actively explore the vast Middle East and Africa market. 　

　 Saudi Arabia market analysis

① The geographical location is good for market expansion: Saudi Arabia is located at the junction of Asia, Africa and Europe, and is an important hub connecting the three continents. It is surrounded by the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Mander, the Suez Canal and other important sea channels, which facilitates the distribution of products to surrounding countries, providing an excellent geographical advantage for enterprises to expand the international market.

② The e-commerce market is booming: According to the Middle East News, the e-commerce market in Saudi Arabia will quadruple in 2024. It is estimated that by 2030, this market in Saudi Arabia will grow by 46%, and the current growth rate is about 20% to 26%, which reflects the huge opportunities in this field.

③ The population is young and the market is full of vitality: in 2024, the total population of Saudi Arabia will reach 37.21 million. Among them, the proportion of young people is very high, and 67% of Saudi citizens are under 30 years old. This young and rapidly growing population provides a strong domestic demand power for the consumer market.

④ The BRICS system provides convenience: Saudi Arabia's accession to the BRICS countries has brought many benefits to Chinese enterprises. In terms of trade, market access was expanded, trade costs were reduced, and local currency settlement was convenient. In the field of investment, Saudi infrastructure projects and energy projects provide investment opportunities for Chinese enterprises, and financial investment has more potential. In terms of industrial synergy, technical exchanges, manufacturing cooperation and tourism and cultural industry cooperation have been deepening. In addition, it can also enhance China's economic influence in the Middle East, promote regional economic integration, reduce investment risks and diversify market risks.

⑤ Policies are generous to help enterprises develop: the political situation is stable, sovereign fund investment is active, foreign exchange is unregulated, and tax relief in key industries is strong. Foreign investors are allowed to hold wholly-owned shares without local partners, with high decision-making autonomy and free remittance of profits.

⑥ Textile market highly dependent on imports: Saudi Arabia has no textile factories, and textiles are totally dependent on imports, 90% of which are from China. In 2024, the annual textile import of Saudi Arabia will exceed US $68 million, and with the population growth (reaching 36 million in 2024), the consumption demand will continue to expand.

⑦ "Vision 2030" to drive the development of fashion industry: In order to reduce its dependence on oil, Saudi Arabia has continued to promote economic transformation and diversified economic development in recent years, and proposed the "Vision 2030" to achieve this goal. In this vision, the fashion industry is regarded as an important part of the cultural economy. According to the forecast of the report "Fashion Situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2023)", by 2025, the retail demand for fashion products in Saudi Arabia will increase by 48%, with an average annual growth rate of 13%, and the market size will reach 32 billion dollars.

⑧ Housing plan promotes the development of home textile industry: Saudi Arabia plans to add 2.2 million smart homes by 2030, and increase the housing ownership rate to 70%. It is estimated that 13 million people will be added in the next 25 years, and 115000 housing units will be built every year. The housing sector accounts for 75% of the building materials consumption market. In addition, the expansion of hotel, retail and office space (such as 6.1 million square meters of new office space) further expanded the demand for furniture and home textile products.

　 INTEX Saudi International Textile Exhibition, landing in Riyadh in December!

In order to help Chinese textile enterprises deeply explore the Middle East market, the first INTEX Saudi Arabia International Textile Exhibition, the brand exhibition of the INTEX International Textile Exhibition series, will be held in Riyadh, Riyadh, from December 22 to 24, 2025 Front Exhibition & Conference Center). This is another textile and clothing event elaborately created by the organizing committee in the Middle East after INTEX UAE, aiming to provide a broader display platform for Chinese textile and clothing enterprises in the Middle East, help enterprises to expand the new market of Saudi Arabia, and further expand the business opportunities in the Middle East market.

At that time, the total exhibition area is expected to reach more than 10000 square meters, which is expected to attract more than 8000 professional visitors from Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Audience types are diverse, including manufacturers, manufacturers, designers, distribution agents, traders, importers and exporters, local e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce, retailers and department stores. This exhibition not only provides an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to show their own strength, but also provides a professional window for Chinese textile enterprises to explore Saudi Arabia and the Middle East market, helping enterprises to find new momentum for development!

　　 The scope of exhibits covers the whole industrial chain upstream and downstream of textile and clothing

　　 Clothing : men's and women's wear, casual wear, youth fashion, wedding dress, jeans, underwear, swimwear, children's wear, socks, scarves, hats, gloves, ties, etc;

　　 Clothing fabric : silk fabrics, knitting fabrics, chemical fiber fabrics, jacquard fabrics, composite fabrics, ribbons, various yarns, formal fabrics, fashionable women's wear fabrics, casual wear fabrics and other fabrics;

　　 garment accessories : zipper, button, lace/lace/embroidery, lining, lining, shoulder pad, belt, thread, glue/tape, reflective material, trademark/badge/tag, clothing filler, shoulder belt, cup, leather/fur, flower, feather, belt, scarf, collar, hook/button, rivet, chain, bag/bag/box, hanger/mold, etc;

Household textiles: duvet, tableware, hotel textiles, bedding, kitchen textiles, bathroom textiles, towels, curtains, blackout cloth, sofa cushion covers, chair cushions, carpet floor mats, latex products, bed sheets, bed covers, wool quilts, cashmere quilts, chemical fiber quilts, child blankets, silk blankets, cotton blankets, wool blankets, pillows, pillow inserts, sleeping tents, pajamas, bamboo mats, cowhide mats Carbonized bamboo mat, etc;

　　 Home textile fabric : Accessories, mattress fabric, sand cloth, curtain cloth, tablecloth, textile articles on the bed, carpets, various yarns and other household textiles;

Leather bags and shoes: leather products, school bags, backpacks, trolley bags, handbags, wallets, leather fabrics, etc; Leather shoes, sports shoes, outdoor shoes, high-heeled shoes, tourist shoes, straw sandals, cloth shoes, rolled leather shoes, slippers, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, rubber shoes, cotton slippers, canvas shoes, casual shoes, etc;

Textile machinery: textile machinery and parts, clothing machinery and parts, nonwovens, printing and dyeing, quality inspection, etc.

　　 About INTEX International Textile Exhibition

INTEX International Textile Exhibition is a digital professional exhibition driven by data, which includes brand exhibitions of clothing and accessories, household textiles and accessories, bags and shoes. INTEX International Textile Exhibition integrates advantageous resources, devotes itself to growing together with Chinese clothing brands, leads Chinese textile and clothing enterprises to "go global", develops business opportunities at sea, and becomes the promoter and witness of Chinese clothing brands and market development.

In 2025, INTEX International Textile Exhibition will hold 15+professional textile and clothing exhibitions in Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Africa, Poland, Mexico, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia and other key textile regions in the world, with exhibits covering raw materials, yarns, fabrics, accessories, clothing, home textiles and fabrics, bags, shoes, textile machinery, textile equipment and other sub sectors, Focus on the Belt and Road RCEP、 BRICS Economic Belt, Explore Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets!

Annual Schedule of 2025 INTEX International Textile Exhibition

The 43rd AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Osaka) (April 8 to April 10)

The 4th INTEX Vietnam International Textile Exhibition (May 14 May 16)

The 44th AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Tokyo) (June 9 to June 11)

The 18th INTEX UAE International Textile Exhibition (June 11 June 13)

The 10th INTEX Mexico International Textile Exhibition (September 2-September 4)

The 12th INTEX Brazil International Textile Exhibition (September 16 - September 18)

The 9th INTEX South Africa International Textile Exhibition (September 23 September 25)

The 45th AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Osaka) (October 21 October 23)

The 15th INTEX Poland International Textile Exhibition (November 12 to November 14)

The 46th AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Tokyo) (November 19 November 21)

The 9th INTEX Indonesia International Textile Exhibition (November 26 - November 29)

The 19th AFF Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (December 17 to December 19)

2025 INTEX Saudi International Textile Exhibition (December 22 December 24)

The 9th INTEX India International Textile Exhibition (December 24 to December 26)