Egy Stitch&Tex Expo 2026

Egy Stitch&Tex Expo will open its doors for its 24th edition from 24–27 September 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. Recognised as one of the largest textile and apparel industry exhibitions in Africa and the Middle East, the event brings together leading international and Turkish brands across the textile, garment and related industries.

For the first time, the 2026 edition will feature an official Turkish national participation, with more than 100 Turkish brands expected to take part.

The exhibition attracts professional buyers and industry visitors from across North Africa, Africa and the Middle East. The previous edition welcomed 34,988 visitors, with 587 companies and 1,790 brands from 13 countries participating.

The event also hosted 1,099 professional buyer delegates from markets including Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon.

Key Highlights

• 24th edition of Egy Stitch&Tex Expo

• More than 100 Turkish brands participating through national participation

• 34,988 visitors recorded at the previous edition

• 587 companies and 1,790 brands participated previously

• Professional buyers from Africa and the Middle East

• Dedicated buyer delegation programme

• Opportunities to connect with textile, garment and manufacturing industry professionals

• Egypt is among the target countries identified by Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade

• Eligible participating companies may benefit from approximately 70% government support, subject to applicable conditions

• Free consultancy on available government incentives is offered to participating companies