Bangladesh has secured encouraging business prospects at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Spring/February 2026, held from 2 to 4 February, with strong interest from international buyers in Bangladeshi apparel and textile products.
According to information received from the 18 Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)-sponsored Bangladeshi companies, the total value of prospective and confirmed work orders reached US$8.02 million, reflecting growing global confidence in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) and textile sector, the Bangladesh Embassy in Paris said in a press release.
In addition to securing work orders, the participating companies reported positive buyer responses, productive business meetings, and promising scenarios for future collaborations.
Alongside the EPB-sponsored exhibitors, 11 other Bangladeshi companies participated in the Expo as direct participants. They also reported strong engagement with international buyers, fruitful business discussions, and promising potential for follow-up collaboration, further strengthening Bangladesh’s presence in the European apparel sourcing market.
Khondker M. Talha, Ambassador of Bangladesh to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, inaugurated the ‘Bangladesh Pavilion’ on 2 February 2026 at Texworld.
He visited all Bangladeshi booths and spoke with participants and the expo organisers. He noted that the number of Bangladeshi companies participating could be higher, given that Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest RMG exporter, compared with competitor countries such as China, Vietnam, India and Pakistan.
He emphasised the importance of increasing participation in Texworld and other trade shows in France, such as Première Vision Paris, noting that greater participation would enhance visibility and engagement.
He added that involvement in such exhibitions would allow Bangladeshi exporters to learn about emerging technologies, evolving European fashion trends, and sourcing options for raw materials and accessories, further strengthening Bangladesh’s presence in the European market.
He also stated that Bangladesh needed to make the country pavilion and individual booths more attractive, similar to competitor countries, by renting larger spaces instead of low-cost ready-made booths and by creating thematic booth designs and decorations through professional companies.
He highlighted the need for stronger support from trade bodies, including the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), through participation and sponsorship, as well as promoting country branding professionally at international trade fairs for more effective engagement.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris continues to be one of the world’s leading platforms for fashion textiles and apparel, attracting global buyers, brands, and sourcing professionals.
The strong performance of Bangladeshi exhibitors at the spring/February 2026 edition underlines the country’s competitiveness in quality manufacturing, compliance standards, sustainability initiatives, and diversified product offerings.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Paris actively facilitated the Bangladeshi participants and their engagement with international stakeholders. It will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Commerce, the EPB, BGMEA, and BKMEA to enhance Bangladesh’s visibility and participation in major international trade fairs and sourcing events in France in the future.
The successful outcome of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris February 2026 reaffirms Bangladesh’s position as a reliable and competitive sourcing destination for global apparel buyers and highlights the importance of continued participation in international exhibitions to expand export opportunities and market diversification.
