Africa's biggest Sourcing event for the fashion industry

31 - 2 August 2025
Lagos, Nigeria

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The Source Textile and Apparel West Africa has remained the largest and most comprehensive annual meeting place for International sourcing in Nigeria & West Africa.The show provides an unmatched opportunity to meet and do business with some of the best suppliers from around the world.

The show provides an unmatched opportunity to meet and do business with some of the best suppliers from around the world in apparel, accessories and textiles.If you’re looking to improve your supply chain, improve and explore export opportunities, compare costs and services, produce your own label, diversify your brand or source from 1000s of products and ranges, then the Source Textile & Apparel Expo is the event for you.

Bringing in-demand products and the latest innovations all the way to Africa. The fair offers high-demand products, new business and market opportunities. The exhibition is a trade-only event focusing exclusively on establishing a presence for brands in key markets on the continent. Over the years brands and manufacturers have established a presence in the market through the fair.

Source Textile and Apparel West Africa delivers three days of focused high-impact business networking, product showcases, market insight and engaging experiences.

Why Source Textile and Apparel West Africa is essential for your business

Source Textile and Apparel West Africa affords local and international importers and exporters to take advantage of multi-sector trade opportunities across the continent and is THE market entry platform for anyone wanting to have their products represented in Africa or wanting to represent global brands locally.

This is a high-level international business-to-business trade platform, giving access to secured companies from around the world, attracting buying missions and quality visitors.

Stay ahead of the curve with free workshops that will keep you informed on the latest industry trends and future opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your business prospects and take your success to the next level.

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Why Attend?

  • Network with hundreds of regional and international textile and apparel industry professionals as Source Textile & Apparel West Africa has become the Pan-African annual event for African manufacturers.
  • Meet with regional and international buyers from some of the world’s biggest retailers.
  • Meet with export focused manufacturers exporting across the world.
  • Find out about the latest industry trends.
  • Explore intra-regional trade and form new business relationships.
  • Meet key brands and trade buyers from across Nigeria and West Africa at all levels of the market
  • Leverage a strong and growing import market in key sectors and fast-track your business growth in Nigeria
  • Showcase your business to a highly targeted, professional audience of buyers and industry peers.
  • Receive detailed and invaluable direct market feedback from trade buyers
  • Event organiser with 20 years’ experience running industry-leading trade and fashion events in Africa

Past Speakers & Partners

Prof Yemi Osibajo

Formal Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Mrs Folake Oyemade

President, Apparels and Accessories Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (AAMAN)

Alhaji Kajaffar

Director General, Nigerian Textile Manufacturers’ Association (NTMA)

Mrs Sola Babatunde

Founder, One Stop Celebration Limited - OSC Ltd

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