18th February 2010
To : Members of the Council
Re : Participation in Mega Textile & Clothing Exhibitions in Buenos Aires, Argentina (25th & 26th March’10) and Sao Paulo, Brazil (29th & 30th March’10)
As you are aware, SRTEPC is organizing combine Textile & Clothing Exhibitions in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 25th & 26th March’10 and in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 29th & 30th March’10 in co-ordination with the Apparel & Cotton Textile Export Promotion Councils (AEPC & TEXPROCIL). These exhibitions are being organized under the guidance and support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and with the active assistance of the concerned Indian Missions. An exclusive Fashion Show is also being organized at Buenos Aires, Argentina on 24th March’10 to showcase the capability & strength of our textile & clothing industry among the fashion conscious buyers there.
Since the dates of the exhibitions are fast approaching, and also we need to immediately start extensive publicity for these exhibitions in the respective countries to draw up a good number of textiles and clothing buyers to visit our participating member-exporters, in case you are yet to apply for your participation in these exhibitions, you are requested to immediately confirm your participation, as the selections for participation in the exhibitions are absolutely on First Come First Serve basis.
In case you haven’t read our earlier messages about the above exhibitions, we give here below the following highlights of the same for your ready information & necessary action :
1) Markets with huge potential : Latin America is a focus area with huge potential for export expansion of textiles, as Indian exporters are less familiar with these markets. Among the LA countries, Brazil and Argentina hold the highest potential for increase in exports of textiles and clothing from India. Though Brazil and Argentina import textiles & clothing worth Rs.17,243 crores and Rs.7,290 crores respectively; India’s share in these markets is negligible at 12% & 6% respectively. Hence there is tremendous scope for increasing India’s exports of textiles to these markets and the Mega Shows are meant to achieve this objective.
2) Highlights of the Textile & Clothing market in Argentina
- Argentina’s imports of textile & clothing from the world market reached to US$ 1.62 billion during 2008 and growing 23% compared to 2007.
- Import of MMF Textiles from the global market by Argentina accounts for over 30% with a value of US$ 488.64 million.
- Import of Apparels by Argentina from the world market accounts for US$ 348.33 million with a share of over 21% of its total textile imports.
- Argentina’s import of textile & clothing from India is only US$ 95.20 million with a share of only 4.13%.
- Brazil, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Rep. of Korea are the leading suppliers for MMF Textiles to the Argentine market.
3) Highlights of the Textiles & Clothing market in Brazil
- Brazil’s imports of textile & clothing from the global market reached to US$ 3.83 billion during 2008.
- Import of MMF Textiles from the world market accounts for over 42% with a value of US$ 1.61 billion.
- Import of Apparels by Brazil from the world market accounts for US$ 693.76 million with a share of over 18% of its total textile imports.
- Brazil’s import of textile & clothing from India is only US$ 441.98 million with a share of over 11%.
- China, Indonesia, India, Taipei, Thailand, Austria and Rep. of Korea are the leading suppliers for MMF Textiles to the Brazilian market.
4) Dates of the Exhibitions :
a) In Argentina at Buenos Aires – 25th & 26th March 2010 (Thursday & Friday)
b) In Brazil at Sao Paulo - 29th & 30th March 2010 (Monday and Tuesday)
5) Date of Fashion show in Argentina : 24th March 2010 (Wednesday)
6) Fashion Show : A rich collections of Indian textile & clothing products will be showcased through BAAM Fahsion Week on 24th March’10 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is the Fashion Capital of Latin America.
7) Venues of the Exhibitions :
a) In Buenos Aires : Hotel Sheraton
b) In Sao Paulo : Club Home, which is closely located to the Indian Consulate.
8) Event Management Agencies :
In Buenos Aires : M/s. Lider ar
In Sao Paulo : M/s Hotmarketing Communication Solutions
9) Booth package : A standard booth of 9 sq.mtrs will be offered to participants along with the necessary furnitures and accessories, which will include 1 Discussion Table, 3 Chairs, 2 Fabric Display-Stands (for Fabric exhibitors), 2 Yarn Cone Shelves (for Yarn exhibitors) and 1 Fabric Display Stand and 1 Yarn Display shelf for both Fabric and Yarn exhibitors, 3 Spot lights, 1 Waste Paper Basket, 1 Power Socket and Name of participating Company on the facia of the Booth. Any extra furniture / accessories will be charged on actual basis, by the concerned Event Management Agencies.
10) Participation Fees : The participation fee for a standard 9 sq.mtrs booth for the exhibitions in Argentina & Brazil is Rs.1.60 lakhs (Rs. 75,000/- for Argentina and Rs.85,000/- for Brazil). Members are however free to participate in either of the exhibitions or both. Hence, those interested in the exhibitions are requested to confirm their participation with the necessary payment along with enclosed “Application Form” to the Council at the earliest. The cheque / DD (for out-stationed applicants) is to be drawn in favour of “The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council, Mumbai”.
11) Total Number of Participants : We propose to have a participation of around 40-45 participating companies comprising with the member-exporters of the concerned Textile Export Promotion Councils including AEPC & Texprocil.
12) Arrangement for visas : On receiving passport details of the participating representatives latest by 26th February’10, the Council will co-ordinate the needful with the concerned Indian Missions to make a convenient arrangement for the participants to obtain their visa directly from the concerned foreign missions in India. All participants are, therefore, requested to immediately send their passport details to the Council on or before 26th February 2010.
13) Carrying trade samples for displays : The Council is co-ordinating the needful with the concerned Indian Missions for making a suitable arrangement to enable the participants to carry their trade samples as passenger baggages to Argentina to save time and avoid difficulties on sending trade-samples by separate transportations.
14) Booking air-tickets : The Council will make appropriate arrangements with a few Travel Agents in order to help participants to book their air-tickets for visiting Argentina & Brazil. All participants are, however, free to book their air-tickets through their own Travel Agents as well.
15) Group booking for hotels / transportations : The Council will co-ordinate group bookings of accommodations for participants in the concerned hotels in Argentina and Brazil in consultation with the Indian Mission / Consulate, and the Event Management Agencies. The charges for hotel accommodations, which will be paid by the participants, will be communicated to the participants in due course. The Council will also organize group transportations for the concerned participants from the airports to the concerned hotels both in Argentina and Brazil.
16) Advertisement / Publicity : Extensive Ad campaigns through advertisements in newspapers, trade journals, direct mailing, exhibitors catalogues / flyers, banners, mass-emails etc. are being launched to reach out to the potential buyers in Argentina & Brazil effectively.
17) Deadline for and selection of participants : No participation in the above exhibitions will be received after 26th February’10 (Friday), as we need to immediately finalise all the necessary details about the participating companies (exhibitors) and their products to provide the same to the concerned Event Management Agencies for publicity / advertising purposes. However, considering limited space availability, the selection for participation in the Mega Exhibitions will be made on a First-Come-First-Serve-Basis.
In order to enable the Council to get adequate time for organizing the above exhibitions, it is requested to all those interested in participation, but could not apply before due to any reason, to immediately book their booth by confirming participation by email (tp@srtepc.org / srtepc@vsnl.com) / fax (22810091 / 22048358) to the Council at the earliest.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Srijib Roy
Joint Director
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