Thailand set to boost fashion exports to ME

DUBAI — Thailand's fast-growing textiles, fashion and leather industries are focusing on lucrative Middle East markets as part of their expansion plans. As many as 40 exhibitors from around Thailand have already confirmed their presence at the upcoming Motexha Autumn 2005, to be held from September 12 to 15 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC).

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Published: Mon 1 Aug 2005, 10:14 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 4:10 PM

This will be Thailand's biggest participation ever at an international fashion and trade event. The country is looking to strengthen its presence in markets in the UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon.

Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director, Thai Trade Center, Dubai, said: “Trade exhibitions are an important marketing tool in promoting Thailand's fashion industry as it offers our designers and manufacturers an opportunity to interact directly with local traders. Thailand has gathered expertise in manufacturing quality garments. Motexha with its strategic advantage of being located in Dubai, the fashion hub for the Middle East, will help us achieve greater visibility in the region.

Textiles are Thailand's second largest export commodity, generating $ 3.2 billion of export earnings yearly, with an expected increase of up to 20 per cent expected for 2005, as Thailand branches out into diverse markets and campaigns to improve its global standing.


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