Vanlalvawna, Indian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, has said that there is a huge demand for sustainable apparels in Azerbaijan and the Indian apparel exporters need to increase their presence to grab this market.
India’s share of 0.9 per cent in Azerbaijan’s total apparel imports from the world is not a true reflection of the potential between the two countries as some Indian products come via third countries.
He was addressing an online B2B meeting between buyers in Azerbaijan and Indian apparel exporters, organised by Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in association with the Indian embassy in Baku. He also shared details of the apparel market in the former Soviet republic.
He said that there is a big demand for cotton garments and sustainable apparel products in the country.
“Some competitors of Indian products from countries like Bangladesh, China, Turkey or Italy are more active in the market and have larger physical presence here. It is very important for Indian players to continue their presence in terms of your interaction with the potential buyers,” he said.
The Ambassador has requested AEPC Chairman A. Sakthivel to lead a delegation of Indian apparel exporters to Baku once the pandemic is over. He also suggested holding similar interactions in the future for bridging the apparel players in the two countries.
Sakthivel informed the audience about Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to promote man-made fibre (MMF) garments and how India became world number two in the production of medical textiles.
The Council shared a presentation on its virtual platform where international buyers can hold business discussions with Indian apparel exporters. It also shared details of the Indian apparel industry and advantages of doing business with Indian exporters.
