PRGMEA expects 2nd Made in Pakistan Expo to fetch big export orders

By Syed Sajid Aziz
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has received an overwhelming response so far from the Pakistani exhibitors and about 70 per cent stalls have already been booked for the 2nd edition of the Made in Pakistan Expo 2014 being held in Mumbai, India, from August 31 to September 5, 2014 subsequent to the success of the inaugural edition of MIPEM 2014 held from April 3 to April 7, 2014 also at Mumbai.

The single country exhibition aims to provide a platform to the Pakistan based companies, for showcasing their range of products and services to the Indian public and business community. 

The exhibition will also be contributing in promoting Pakistan-India economic relations by diversifying the existing trade patterns thus introducing a wide range of quality Pakistani products in the Indian market with prominent business and trade sectors. 

The PRGMEA Chairman, Arshad Aziz, said that if all goes well then the event is likely to fetch at least $600 million export orders as compared to $400 million received in the inaugural edition. 

He said that the Pakistani garments especially ladies wear and lawn are in great demand in India and the long term business deals among the two countries will flourish the bilateral trade and Pakistan’s value-added sector could be given big boost. It’s the time when India should be considered as an opportunity than a threat to our Industries.

While spelling out details Arshad Aziz said that the 2nd edition of ‘Made In Pakistan Expo’ which would be held in Mumbai with the aim to promote Pakistan’s garments and clothing in the neighbouring country has been duly endorsed by the federal ministries of commerce and textile. 

He added that PRGMEA has arranged B2C and B2B meetings between the Pakistani exhibitors and manufacturer with Indian buyers and trade delegation would also visit India in the sidelines so that Pakistan exhibitors could avail maximum benefit from the event. 

He said that beside readymade garments, fashion clothing, and home textiles, handicrafts, marble items, food items and other goods would also be displayed in the event. 

Arshad Aziz remarked that Pakistani value-added sector will get this regional market in real term when Indian government removes all hurdles on Pakistan’s exports. PRGMEA has acquired 25,000 square feet space in World Trade Centre in Mumbai and it is expected that over remaining stalls would be booked in next couple of days.