The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has highlighted significant import opportunities for British apparel firms in India, urging them to take part in the upcoming Bharat Tex 2025 textile show, set to take place in India next year.
The event will be held from February 14-17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and from February 12-15, 2025, at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The exhibition will showcase the entire textile value chain, with a particular emphasis on key sectors such as Handicrafts, Apparel Machinery, Chemicals, and Dyes.
AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri noted that the UK is a global fashion hub and the sixth-largest importer of apparel, with imports totalling USD 20.27 billion in 2023. “India, with its robust textile and apparel sector, has long been a trusted partner for the UK,” he said.
“In 2023, India’s exports to the UK reached USD 1.2 billion, securing a 6.14 per cent share of the UK’s textile and apparel market.” Sekhri also pointed out that exports of ready-made garments from India to the UK grew by 9.4 per cent during the period of April-October 2024-25.
To encourage British participation, AEPC organised the Bharat Tex Roadshow in London from November 27 to 29.
Sekhri highlighted that leading UK brands, including Marks & Spencer, Primark, Next, Charles Tyrwhitt, Burberry, Dunhill, Clarks, and JW Anderson, already source high-quality products from India. Fast-fashion leaders like Primark, Asos, and Boohoo also turn to India for innovative solutions that align with their commitment to quality and sustainability.
“These are the values that will take centre stage at Bharat Tex 2025, as we showcase India’s advancements in eco-friendly materials, closed-loop manufacturing, and waste management principles, which strongly resonate with the UK’s commitment to a sustainable future,” Sekhri added.
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