ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025: Singapore Edition Draws International Acclaim

The region’s premier textile and garment technology showcase, ITMA ASIA + CITME, made a highly successful return to Singapore, marking its first comeback since the 2001 and 2005 editions. Held from October 27 to 31, 2025, at the Singapore Expo, the four-day event was celebrated for its impressive international reach and robust buyer turnout from across Asia and beyond.

More than 26,600 visitors from 109 countries and regions attended, consolidating ITMA ASIA + CITME’s reputation as the region’s most influential technology platform for textile and garment manufacturing. Notably, 92% of attendees hailed from overseas, with 35% coming from South Asia and 30% from Southeast Asia. The top three visitor countries were India (19%), China (11%), and Indonesia (10%), joined by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Malaysia among the top ten. The exhibition floor was packed with over 840 exhibitors from 30 different countries, spanning more than 70,000 square meters. Companies representing leading textile technology manufacturing regions ensured buyers had access to a diverse, balanced range of innovative solutions. The show’s organisers—CEMATEX (the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX)—credited Singapore’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, and seamless visitor experience for the event's success. Mr Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX, commented, “Exhibitor feedback has been very positive as the high-quality visitorship and serious business discussions are greatly appreciated. The exhibition has created a strong sense of optimism about the opportunities ahead amid current economic challenges.” Mr Gu Ping, President of CTMA, remarked, “Asia, the world's largest textile hub, boasts a vast industrial scale and plays a key role globally. With the successful conclusion of the ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, it is clear that the Asian textile industry, encompassing regions such as East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, is experiencing rapid development. This also reflects the global textile industry's demand for exploring emerging markets." Exhibiting companies expressed similar enthusiasm. Mr Tobias Schaefer, Vice President of Andritz Nonwoven & Textile, shared, "The combined exhibition in Singapore proved to be a truly pivotal platform, bringing together a remarkably international audience. The high visitor numbers, the quality of discussions, and the strong focus on innovation and sustainability reflected the industry's evolving priorities." Mr Stephane Picard, Sales & Marketing Manager at Pierret Industries, stated, “We are very pleased with the overall quality of the visitors at the exhibition. Despite the current market challenges, the event exceeded our expectations. The main objective of holding this show in Singapore was to attract people from Southeast Asia and Middle East markets, and the results were truly impressive.”

Echoing this sentiment, Canlar Mekatronik Board Member Mr Kaan Cakici added, “We’re delighted with the overwhelming response received at the exhibition. The show days were filled with serious enquiries from buyers who came ready to invest and we concluded business deals during the show. The quality of discussions with visitors at our stand has given us confidence to expand our presence and support in the region.” India’s strong presence at the event was highlighted by a government delegation of 30 members, led by Mr Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles of India. He emphasised, “India is one of the largest participants and exhibitors in this exhibition here in Singapore. This reflects our strategic vision in driving our textile industry’s growth through innovation, manufacturing excellence and sustainability. The fair provides a good meeting ground for people to exchange ideas, to look at new technologies, discuss business propositions and to see the latest innovations.” Addressing the co-located ITMA Sustainability Forum, Mr Kansal also underscored India’s ongoing green transformation in the textile sector. The event was organised by ITMA Services and co-organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Company. Looking ahead, the next ITMA ASIA + CITME will be held in Shanghai, China, from November 20 to 24, 2026.