Source Textile & Apparel West Africa – 2026

Source Textile & Apparel West Africa is the region’s leading international sourcing event for apparel, textiles, machinery, and fashion accessories. Bringing together global suppliers and West Africa’s most influential retailers, importers, and distributors, the exhibition is where sourcing decisions are made, contracts are signed, and new products are launched. Alongside the trade show, the Africa Textile & Apparel Manufacturing & Trade Policy Summit convenes government leaders, manufacturers, and investors to shape the future of the industry.

In 2024, over 61% of visitors attended specifically to source new suppliers, with more than 1,900 pre-arranged B2B meetings taking place onsite. The audience is made up of true decision-makers — 70% retailers, 68% importers, and 52% distributors — guaranteeing that exhibitors meet professionals with purchasing power. With exhibitors from 12 countries securing new contracts and appointing agents across Nigeria and West Africa, the event has proven itself as the fastest route into Africa’s $194bn retail market and $4bn textile import sector.