Thirteen Tunisian companies representing the main sectors of the textile and apparel industry in Tunisia (jeans and sportswear, knitted articles, ready-to-wear, leather goods, and accessories) are currently taking part in the “Première Vision” trade show, held from July 4 to 6, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. The Tunisian participation, led by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), occupies an area of 174 square meters. «It has showcased a rich and diverse Tunisian offering. The stands of Tunisian companies saw high attendance, demonstrating the interest generated by the know-how and quality of Tunisian products,» stated CEPEX in a press release on Wednesday. Several buyers and contractors have expressed their desire to establish contacts and build relationships with Tunisian companies operating in the textile and apparel sector. Additionally, “other visitors are seeking specific finished products in terms of design, material, and quantity, and wish to find Tunisian partners in this field.” «This gathering provides Tunisian professionals with a benchmark platform for establishing contacts and forging fruitful long-term business relationships with operators, especially from France and Europe, in order to strengthen their exports to key target markets and highlight the innovations, diversity, and quality of Tunisian textile products.” The “Première Vision” trade show is one of the world’s most important events for professionals in the fashion industry, particularly in the six major fields of materials and services for the global fashion market: yarns, fabrics, leather, designs, accessories, and manufacturing. “Tunisia, as the ninth supplier of the European Union in the apparel sector and the second supplier to France, increased its exports to the continent by 21.28% in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, with a value of pound 2,806 million,” specified CEPEX. “The textile and apparel industry remains the leading manufacturing sector in Tunisia in terms of employment, with over 160,000 jobs, and the number of companies, with 1,822 companies established in Tunisia. This sector greatly benefits from Tunisia’s geographical proximity to the European market, production quality, and the speed and execution of orders.”
Source: EN – Agence Tunis Afrique Presse