Press Conference: 2026 Myanmar International Textile and Machinery Fair

The Myanmar International Textile and Machinery Fair 2026 will be held on December 4 to 6, at the Inya Lake Hotel (Yangon Convention Center).

A press conference was held in Yangon on Wednesday, for the upcoming event, which is supported by the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, China, and is jointly organized by the Chinese Textile & Garment Association in Myanmar (CTGA) and the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA).

The event aims is to establish long-term potential business cooperation, strengthen economic ties between Myanmar, China, and ASEAN countries, and ensure the sustainable development of Myanmar's garment sector.

Khine Khine Nwe, Secretary General of MGMA said "The event not only provides valuable business opportunities but also showcase Myanmar's cultural identity, featuring Myanmar traditional textile fashion show. There will also be knowledge sharing session by experts in respective sectors. The exhibition will also display local products, along with textiles and garments from China and Thailand."

San Khun, Chairman of CTGA said "We totally have over 100 exhibitors coming and will show over 10,000 fabric, accessories and the machines. And also we invite Chinese garment plants and trading companies come to this expo and discuss with Myanmar garment factories. ... In the world, Myanmar garment industry's record is the best in the world. ... I think, the expo is the good chance for everyone, for supply,  for customers, for factory.  ... In the expo, many many international investors also will coming. So, they can go along in Myanmar, and know Myanmar garment industry more better."

In addition, this year's Fair will feature with some seminars focusing on industries updates, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge to support the development of Myanmar's garment sector.

Thein Pe Win, Joint Secretary of MGMA said "The event aims to provide opportunity to observe necessary textiles and related equipment and machines in one place while conducting business matching. It will also serve as the platform to showcase the products of local and foreign companies. The businessmen and factory owners can also look for new suppliers."

The exhibition has been held since 2023, and more than 1,500 people visited this exhibition last year.