Export Fair Concludes in Damascus
A specialized Syrian garment export fair, held for the 2026-2027 fall and winter season, wrapped up on 26 September 2026 after four days of direct meetings between Syrian manufacturers, business figures, and buyers. The event was organized by the chambers of industry of Damascus and its countryside and of Aleppo, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Industry.
Organizers said the fair was designed to showcase Syrian clothing products and to open new channels for exports in foreign markets, framing it as a step to broaden the sector's international presence.
Foreign Buyers and Deals
The fair drew about 500 business figures from outside Syria, most of them from Arab countries, alongside more than 10,000 visitors, the majority of them specialists and buyers interested in clothing. A number of commercial contracts and agreements were signed between companies and visitors during the event.
A member of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry board and head of its exhibitions committee described the fair as "a new launch for export exhibitions," adding that its orientation toward foreign markets helped participants sell off a large share of the goods on display.
More Fairs Planned
Officials said the event would be the first in a series of export fairs, with a new edition expected in about two months and participation reaching up to 500 products. Invitations to business figures are set to widen to include more foreign markets, with the Libyan market named among the targets not covered this time.
Industry's Modernization Needs
Alongside the sales, participants used the fair to discuss the obstacles facing the textile sector. One knitwear manufacturer said Syrian textile production needs to modernize its lines, noting that aging machinery weighs on efficiency and product quality.
He also pointed to the importance of securing manufacturing inputs and stable energy sources, particularly electricity, to help facilities raise output, and called for greater support for spinning and weaving plants.