Focusing On Africa, INTEX South Africa Textile Exhibition Will Be Held In Johannesburg At The End Of September!

With the weak demand in European and American markets, if enterprises want to continue to develop, they must find new ways to find emerging markets and new drivers! It is well known that China Africa relations are good. According to the data released by the Ministry of Commerce of China, China has maintained the status of Africa's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. In 2023, China Africa trade volume will reach 282.1 billion US dollars, up 1.5% year on year. In the next three decades, the global population will increase by about 2 billion people, half of which will come from sub Saharan Africa, from about 1 billion people to 2 billion people. In the next 10-15 years, there will be a large labor force group and a dynamic market. It is predicted that in 2034, the labor force population in Africa is expected to reach 1.1 billion, and the demographic dividend will be released in the process of industrialization.

The UN Economic and Social Council recently released the report "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024", which predicted that Africa's economy would grow by 3.5% this year, which would be second only to Asia. African countries actively promote green and digital economic transformation, injecting new momentum into regional economic growth. The United Nations report shows that the current scale of Africa's digital economy is $115 billion. Endeavor, a global entrepreneur network, pointed out in the report that the African continent represents the "next growth frontier" of the digital economy. The report predicts that the scale of Africa's digital economy will reach 712 billion US dollars by 2050. According to STATISTA, 2024 The annual revenue of African clothing market will reach 70.58 billion US dollars. From 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate is expected to reach 5.16%

Among them, South Africa is a country worthy of development on the entire African continent. South Africa is a developed country in Africa, a country with developed economy and high level of industrialization. Regardless of its geographical location, population, economy, international status, South Africa's advantages are particularly obvious!

South Africa has a sound legal system and regulatory mechanism, providing investors with a good legal environment. Strong economic strength, with a population of about 51.77 million, a total GDP of about 371.3 billion US dollars, and a per capita GDP of about 7055 US dollars; The gross domestic product (GDP) is one quarter of that of the entire African continent. The consumption capacity of South Africa accounts for 50% of that of Africa. South Africa has a prominent international status. It is a member of the G20, a founding member of the WTO, a member of the "BRICS", and an African country with international influence.

South Africa was once a colony of European countries. The official language is English. It has convenient communication and many habits are similar to those in Europe. South Africa has complete transportation infrastructure, energy supply, transportation and communication capacity on the African continent. There are intersections with major economies in the world: China is a major trading partner of South Africa, and the bilateral trade volume of the two countries over the years has ranked the first in Africa; The United States is South Africa's second largest trading partner and a large source of investment; The EU is South Africa's largest regional trade partner, investor and donor. EU investment accounts for more than half of South Africa's foreign direct investment; Japan is South Africa's fourth largest trading partner.

At the same time, South Africa is also a good trade bridge. With the advent of the era of Industry 1.0, South Africa has begun to increase policy support for the manufacturing industry, and raw materials such as textiles, clothing, yarns and fabrics processed and produced in South Africa can enter the U.S. market free of tariffs and quotas. At the same time, South Africa has signed the EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, The goal is to achieve comprehensive free trade between the 14 member countries of the Southern African Development Community and the 27 member countries of the European Union, which is a good bridge between the European and American markets.

It is worth mentioning that in order to boost South African textile clothing Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (Dtic) In November 2019, the 2030 Retail Clothing, Textiles, Shoes and Leather Value Chain Industrial Policy Plan was released to encourage retailers to purchase South African made products, promote the upgrading and transformation of the textile clothing footwear and leather industry, improve product value and labor output, establish a complete industrial value chain, and expand the domestic market share of South African made products, The goal is to create 121000 to 333000 jobs by 2030, and the amount of labor output per unit will reach 36000 to 205000 rand. At least 65% of the products sold by domestic retailers will be made in South Africa, with an amount of 69 billion rand.

In order to help Chinese enterprises to expand in South Africa and even in the African market, the 8th INTEX South Africa International Textile Exhibition 2024, the AFF&INTEX Series Exhibition hosted by Miorant, will be held at the Gallagher Convention and Exhibition Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 24 to 26, 2024! It is expected to gather in Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Fujian, etc spin More than 400 high-quality enterprises from large provinces participated in the exhibition, with an exhibition area of 11000+square meters. At the same time, more than 8000 textile and clothing professionals from South Africa, the African continent and even Europe were attracted to the exhibition, including brand names, designers, manufacturers/producers, distribution agents, traders, e-commerce platforms, clothing wholesale markets, shopping centers, Large comprehensive supermarkets, etc.

　 About Johannesburg, the venue of the exhibition

As we all know, South Africa's economic development began with gold! Johannesburg, the famous "City of Gold", is a major city and economic center in South Africa, and also the largest city in southern Africa! The textile industry plays a vital role in Johannesburg, South Africa. The textile industry contributes about The employment rate is 14%, and the economy accounts for 8% of South Africa's GDP. Since 1994, the industry has attracted more than 180 The investment of R 100 million (about 7.1 billion yuan) has promoted the upgrading, modernization and expansion of South African enterprises. The textile and garment enterprises invested by China in South Africa are mainly distributed in the industrial parks in Johannesburg and other provinces.

　　 Exhibition highlights

01 Strong regional influence: After years of hard work, INTEX South Africa Textile Exhibition has become one of the famous international professional exhibitions in the region; Have super influence and appeal in the region;

　　02 Ultra full range of exhibits: provide one-stop exhibition platform for textile and clothing industry, the range of exhibits radiates into various sub sectors of the industry, including yarn and other raw materials, surface materials, clothing, clothing accessories, home textiles and home textile fabrics, bags, shoes, etc;

03 Super multi professional buyers: 8000+professional buyers from South Africa, other African countries, and even countries in Europe, creating more business opportunities;

04 Super precise buyer resources: with the unique "AI+data driven" digital exhibition operation mode of Mio, combined with overseas global publicity matrix, it will be able to accurately match buyer resources and enable accurate docking between customers and merchants;

05 Super high exhibition effect: Mi'ao's unique patent online exhibition trade O2O service platform will enable exhibitors to choose their own target buyers, and intelligent services will enable exhibitors to fully connect with cooperation resources;

06 Super "exclusive" exhibition platform: INTEX is an independent national exhibition platform dedicated to leading Chinese enterprises to develop overseas, better understand the needs of Chinese enterprises, and more suitable for Chinese enterprises;

07 Super "grounded" operation team: we have a professional exhibition team overseas to study the local market and develop local resources, so as to better enable the successful landing of the exhibition in overseas countries;

08 Super meticulous service: Miorant has been deeply involved in the overseas market for more than 20 years, has rich experience in hosting overseas exhibitions, and various supporting services are mature. Even if it is the first time to go to sea, it can guarantee your participation.

　　 Scope of exhibits

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

Garment surface accessories:

Real silk fabric, knitting fabric, chemical fiber fabric, jacquard fabric, composite fabric, ribbon, various yarns, formal fabric, fashionable women's clothing fabric, casual clothing fabric, zipper, button, lace/lace/embroidery, lining, lining, shoulder pad, belt, thread, glue/tape, reflective material, trademark/badge/tag, clothing filler, shoulder belt, cup, leather/leather Grass, flowers, feathers, belts, scarves, collars, hooks/buckles, rivets, chains, bags/bags/boxes, hangers/molds and other surface accessories

Household textiles and fabrics:

Down quilt, tableware, hotel textiles, bedding, kitchen textiles, bathroom textiles, towels, curtains, blackout cloth, sofa cushion covers, chair cushions, carpet floor mats, latex supplies, sheets, bedspreads, wool quilts, cashmere quilts, chemical fiber quilts, child blankets, silk blankets, cotton blankets, wool blankets, pillows, pillow inserts, sleeping curtains, pajamas, bamboo mats, cowhide mats Carbonized bamboo mat, accessories, mattress fabric, sand cloth, curtain cloth, tablecloth, bed textiles, carpets, various yarns and other household textiles

Luggage and shoe industry:

Leather products, schoolbags, backpacks, trolley bags, handbags, wallets, leather fabrics, leather shoes, sports shoes, outdoor shoes, high-heeled shoes, travel shoes, straw sandals, cloth shoes, rolled leather shoes, slippers, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, rubber shoes, cotton slippers, canvas shoes, leisure shoes, etc

　　 Some large buyers to be invited

Through the unique digital exhibition operation mode of Mio, combined with overseas publicity channels and the support of overseas teams and local cooperation resources, we will invite well-known buyers from South Africa and even the world to the exhibition to promote cooperation and exchange with Chinese exhibitors.

Clothing

Home textiles

luggage and bags

footwear

Previous atlas

Popular products and some trends in the South African market

　　 Popular products

According to data, in 2022, China's total exports of textiles and clothing to South Africa will be 2.59 billion dollars. The main categories of textiles and clothing exported are as follows: these 16 categories of products account for more than 40% of China's total exports of textiles and clothing to South Africa. Among them, dyed fabrics, hats, blankets, bras, T-shirts and socks increased significantly year on year. The export of men's and women's overcoats, cold proof, windbreaker and other products recovered after the epidemic.

1. Dyed cloth (HS54075200), with an export value of 120 million US dollars.

2. Cotton men's trousers (HS62034290), with an export value of 90 million US dollars.

3. The export value of chemical fiber knitted pullover (HS61103000) is 880 million US dollars.

4. Chemical fiber knitted fleece fabric (HS60019200), export value 790 million US dollars.

5. Women's cotton trousers (HS62046200), with an export value of 780 million US dollars.

6. Synthetic fiber knitted fabric (HS60063200), with an export value of 720 million US dollars.

7. Knitted hat (HS650500099), with an export value of 710 million US dollars.

8. Synthetic fiber blanket (HS63014000), with an export value of 570 million US dollars.

9. Men's chemical fiber overcoat, cold proof and windbreaker (HS62014090), export value of US $54 million

10. Women's synthetic fiber knitting trousers (HS61046300), with an export value of US $54 million.

11. Printed fabric (HS54075400), export value of US $51 million

12. Synthetic fiber knitted baby clothes (HS61113000), with an export value of US $50 million.

13. Women's chemical fiber overcoat, cold proof and windbreaker (HS62024090), with an export value of 460 million US dollars.

14. The export value of chemical fiber bra (HS62121010) is 460 million US dollars.

15. Knitted T-shirts, sweaters and vests (HS61099090), with an export value of US $430 million.

16. Synthetic fiber socks (HS61159600), with an export value of 420 million US dollars.

Secondly, China exported 197 million dollars of household textiles to South Africa, up 1.14% year on year. Including:

1. Synthetic fiber blanket was USD 570 million, up 25% year on year.

2. The chemical fiber carpet was $190 million, up 9% year on year.

3. Chemical fiber cotton filled bedroom products reached US $16 million, up 11% year on year.

The above three categories account for Home textiles 47% of total exports.

　　 Some trends:

1. With the rise of "other economy", the market potential of men's clothing is huge.

Men's clothing has strong colors and ethnic patterns. In terms of materials, they prefer comfortable and breathable pure cotton, and the colors are usually black, color and white. In e-commerce market, men's trousers are the core growth category, and shirts are the opportunity category.

2. Large size clothing becomes an important outlet.

South Africa is one of the countries with a high obesity rate in the world. The high obesity rate is accelerating the demand of South African consumers for large size clothes. The obesity rate of women in the world is generally higher than that of men. With the rise of women's independent consciousness, it is inevitable to liberate "body anxiety" and achieve "freedom of large size". The era of large size women's clothing may accelerate, and South Africa is no exception.

▲ The chart is derived from the Feishu Shennuo report

The 8th INTEX South Africa International Textile Exhibition, the AFF&INTEX series exhibition, will be held in Johannesburg from September 24 to 26, taking you to explore the textile and clothing market in South Africa and even Africa! For more information about INTEX South Africa, please pay attention to the official account [AFF INTEX Global Textile and Clothing Exhibition]

　 About AFF&INTEX International Textile Exhibition

Overseas national exhibition platform of textile and clothing industry dedicated to leading Chinese textile and clothing enterprises to "go global"

　　AFF&INTEX International textile exhibition, with its good reputation and the competitiveness of Chinese enterprises' textile products, has always been one of the textile professional B2B exhibitions that attract international attention. In 2022, AFF Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition and INTEX International Textile Exhibition will unite to grow together with Chinese clothing brands, lead Chinese textile and clothing enterprises to "go global", develop business opportunities, and become the promoter and witness of Chinese clothing brands and market development.

In 2024, AFF&INTEX International Textile Exhibition will hold 15+professional textile and clothing exhibitions in Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Japan, the United States, South Africa, Indonesia, Poland, Mexico, Brazil, India and other key textile regions in the world, covering raw materials, yarns, fabrics, accessories, clothing, home textiles and fabrics, bags, shoes, textile machinery Textile equipment and other sub sectors cover the "Belt and Road", RCEP, BRICS economic belt, and explore opportunities in emerging markets!

Annual Plan of 2024AFF&INTEX International Textile Exhibition

2024 INTEX Indonesia International Textile Exhibition (March 13-16)

2024AFF Vietnam Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (March 27-29)

The 40th AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Osaka) (April 9 - April 11)

The 7th AFF Indonesia Asian Textile Fashion Exhibition (June 4 to June 7)

The 41st AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Tokyo) (June 5-7)

The 42nd AFF Japan Asia Textile Fashion Exhibition (Tokyo) (November 27-29)

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

The 16th INTEX UAE International Textile Exhibition (June 12 June 14)

The 9th INTEX Mexico International Textile Exhibition (September 17 September 19)

INTEX 2024 (September 11 September 13)

The 11th INTEX Brazil International Textile Exhibition (September 17 to September 19)

The 8th INTEX South Africa International Textile Exhibition (September 24 - September 26)

The 14th INTEX Poland International Textile Exhibition (November 6 to November 8)

The 8th INTEX Indonesia International Textile Exhibition (November 27-30)

The 9th INTEX India International Textile Exhibition (December 18 to December 20)

For more information, follow WeChat official account [AFF INTEX Global Textile Exhibition] or log in to the official website

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