India Emerges as Fastest-Growing Market for Italian Textile Machinery…

Sarah J · 2025-11-10T23:42:32.000Z

India has become the fastest-growing destination for Italian textile machinery exports in 2025, according to ACIMIT during the ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition in Singapore. In the first half of 2025, Italy’s exports to India reached €78 million, marking a 51% increase from 2024 and nearly equalling China’s imports (€78 million), which fell 51% year-on-year. After a dip in 2024 (€132 million, down 14% from 2023), Indian demand has rebounded strongly, driven by investments in advanced technologies and expanding domestic capacity. While China remains vital (€206 million in 2024), growth momentum is shifting to South Asia, with exports also rising to Pakistan (€33m, +41%), Vietnam (€14m, +22%), and UAE (€6m, +25%). In contrast, Turkey, once a major market, has dropped from the top ten amid economic strain, losing 350,000 jobs and $8 billion in exports over three years. Over 100 Italian companies exhibited in Singapore, underscoring Italy’s strong global presence in textile machinery-Asia accounting for half of global exports (€8.8 billion, 2024). ACIMIT President Marco Salvadè highlighted Italy’s continued innovation and comprehensive solutions across the textile value chain despite global uncertainties.

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