ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

Event Overview

The exhibition is jointly owned by the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) and its Chinese partners, including the China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX). It is designed to help industry players modernise production capabilities and source sustainable solutions across the entire textile value chain.

Held at the Singapore Expo from 28-31 October 2025, the exhibition drew visitorship of over 26,600 from 109 countries and regions. Some 92% of the visitors came from overseas, with 35% of them from South Asia and 30% from Southeast Asia. The top three visitor countries were: India (19%), China (11%), and Indonesia (10%). Other countries in the top 10 list included Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Visitors comprised representatives from textile and garment manufacturers, brands and retailers, processing specialists, industry professionals, industry associations and government bodies.

Exhibitors represented 19 product sectors spanning the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain, showcasing solutions from machinery and automation to processing, finishing and sustainability-focused technologies.

Singapore’s strategic location: access to Asia’s high-growth textile markets

Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX, said Singapore was chosen for its convenience and accessibility, offering direct access to the fast-growing textile markets in Asia.

“There is a huge demand from this region, which is a major global hub for textiles,” Mr Zucchi pointed out. “The region represents around 54% of the global textile demand, so it makes absolute sense to start from Singapore.”

 

Singapore: trade and innovation hub connecting machinery makers with buyers

The textile and garment industry in South and Southeast Asia is emerging as a major global supplier as manufacturers adopt cutting-edge production processes and sustainable practices to increase their competitiveness.

As a thriving hub for trade and innovation, Singapore is uniquely positioned to link Asia’s top garment manufacturers intend on scaling up operations with the world’s leading textile machinery makers.

Furthermore, the city state also serves as the ideal springboard for regional markets, affording machinery makers unparalleled access to the rapidly growing textile and garment industries across Asia.

“Singapore serves as a natural gateway to Asia, particularly South Asia,” said Erik Zheng, Vice Chairman of Texpro Precision Technology, a machinery maker from China.

“It attracts participants not just from Asia, but also from Europe and North America, providing a truly global stage that is excellent for brand building,” said Mr Zheng who hailed the event as a “perfect platform” for his company to grow both its international and Asian businesses.

“Many of our partners have shifted their focus beyond China, and here we are directly engaging with the key decision makers who are actively seeking smart upgrades,” he added.

World-class facilities for large-scale trade shows

“Our participation in the Singapore edition allows us to engage and connect with a wide spectrum of buyers and partners from across Asia, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the region's transformation through advanced solutions,” said Tsuranori Nomura, Operating Officer at Murata Machinery.

Singapore: choice destination that connects global business engagements

With world-class connectivity to over 100 countries and territories, Singapore enables businesses to efficiently reach key manufacturing hubs and consumer markets throughout the region. Coupled with a friendly visa policy that facilitates seamless business travel, the city removes barriers to regional engagement, making it the natural choice for companies seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in Asia's dynamic textile sector.

Shaleen Toshniwal, Joint Managing Director at Banswara Syntex from India welcomed the opportunity to “engage with all the machinery manufacturers under one roof” at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore.

“It's a wonderful place to meet and exchange views and ideas, and the facilities are absolutely world-class,” said Toshniwal. “I couldn’t think of a better place to have an event like this.”

CEMATEX President, Alex Zucchi, noted that exhibitor feedback for the Singapore show “has been very positive.”

“The exhibition has created a strong sense of optimism about the opportunities ahead amid current economic challenges,” he added.

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