Commerce Reporter :
Bangladesh is participating in the Barcelona Textile Expo 2026, Spain’s major international textile trade fair, with the aim of expanding its export market, strengthening trade ties with European buyers and promoting the country’s textile and apparel products.
The three-day expo began today at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc in Spain and will continue until October 23, said a press release yesterday.
With financial support from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and management by the Bangladesh Embassy in Madrid, 14 Bangladeshi companies are participating under EPB’s supervision, while four others are taking part independently.
The EPB has also set up a stall displaying and distributing export-related publications, journals and documents.
More than 300 leading manufacturers and exhibitors from 12 countries, including Bangladesh, Spain, Italy, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, India and China, are participating in the event.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Spain Masudur Rahman, ndc, inaugurated the Bangladeshi Pavilion on Wednesday morning.
EPB Director Mohammad Wares Hossain, Bangladesh Commercial Counsellor in Spain Ruhul Kuddus, First Secretary (Labour) Mahid Al Hasan, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Director Md Abdul Hannan, participating exhibitors, leaders of the Bangladeshi community in
Spain and representatives of the event organisers attended the inauguration.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Ambassador Masudur Rahman highlighted the significant contribution of the country’s readymade garment and textile industries to the national economy, particularly in export earnings, employment generation and economic growth.
Referring to the growing presence of Bangladeshi products in the Spanish market, he said Spain had surpassed Germany to become Bangladesh’s largest export destination within the European Union.
He said the development reflected Bangladesh’s manufacturing capacity, product quality and the confidence of international buyers in Bangladeshi products.
The ambassador also said Bangladesh was working under the leadership of the current government to strengthen economic stability, enhance investor confidence and consolidate international economic relations.
He noted that positive developments in sovereign credit assessments and economic reviews by international institutions, including Moody’s, reflected efforts to improve the stability and resilience of the country’s economy.
Emphasising Spain’s role in expanding Bangladesh’s export markets and diversifying its export basket, he called for further strengthening trade and commercial relations between the two countries.
The expo aims to facilitate direct engagement among international buyers, wholesalers, designers, manufacturers and suppliers to strengthen business networks across the global textile industry.
A wide range of products, including woven and knitted fabrics, readymade garments, home textiles, yarn and fashion accessories, are being showcased at the fair. Bangladeshi garment products have drawn interest from visiting buyers, according to the press release.
The event also features a special seminar titled “Trend Intelligence in the Age of AI,” conducted by renowned fashion trend consultancy Peclers Paris.
The expo is expected to provide Bangladeshi suppliers with opportunities to establish direct business connections with European fashion brands and retailers, explore new markets and secure export orders.
The Bangladeshi companies participating in the fair include Day Fashion, AMC Knit Composite Ltd, Sara Fashion, Bengal Glory, Concord Garment Wear, United Creation, AMC Apparel, Glimmer Fashions Design Apparel, Jeans and Jacket, Ahava Composite, NWRMT, Manha Attire Composite and Get World Attire Trims.
