Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
From 2 to 4 September, Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 will open at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), encouraging international engagement between upstream and downstream textile players. At the previous edition, around 540 global exhibitors forged meaningful connections onsite, with the participation of nearly 22,000 buyers from 81 countries and regions. Taking place alongside Intertextile Apparel, the show will continue to serve as a key yarn and fibre trade platform with a range of products and solutions on show, particularly innovations that meet eco-friendly and functional needs. Inspiring discussions are expected to once again drive momentum at the fringe programme’s forums and trend display areas.
Due to increased population, prevailing sportswear demand, and socioeconomic advancements, the yarn, fibre and thread market is expected to reach USD 138.8 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 6.4%, with sustainable production highly prioritised. As an international yarn and fibre sourcing hub, Yarn Expo Autumn is well-attuned to the global eco-friendly and functionality movements, gathering key industry players from Asia and beyond for effective business exchange. The previous edition in 2024 featured the India Pavilion, the Pakistan Zone, the International Zone, and six key product zones catering to buyers’ sourcing priorities, including regenerated, cotton, synthetic, specialty, and elastic products.
China remained the leading exporter and importer of textile yarns around the world in 2024, with India, Italy and Türkiye near the top of both lists. These countries all ranked high among the visiting countries at last year’s Yarn Expo Autumn, which reflected prevailing market trends and catered to varied demand. The upcoming edition will further support industry momentum, and is poised to harmonise with this year’s coinciding Cinte Techtextil China – Asia’s only dedicated show for the full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens, to be held from 3 to 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Yarn Expo Autumn will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, CHIC, and PH Value. The four fairs will bring the fibre and yarn, apparel fabrics and accessories, fashion, and knitted garments industries together under one roof, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.
