Agreements concluded during the Morocco International Yarn and Fabric Show 2026 aim to strengthen trade, investment and industry cooperation between Surat and Morocco.
The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding in Morocco to develop international business partnerships and expand export opportunities for Surat’s textile manufacturers.
The agreements were concluded during the Morocco International Yarn and Fabric Show 2026, held in Casablanca from November 3–5. The initiative focused on connecting Indian suppliers with buyers and industry representatives from Morocco, wider North Africa and Europe.
Building institutional and commercial connections
The agreements are intended to support business exchanges, investment discussions and cooperation across yarn, fabrics, garment manufacturing and related textile activities.
A key engagement involved the Association Marocaine des Industries du Textile et de l’Habillement (AMITH). Cooperation with the Moroccan industry organisation aims to strengthen institutional links and facilitate business-to-business connections between the two textile sectors.
SGCCI’s delegation was led by president Ashok Jirawala and comprised 20 delegates, including representatives from nine textile companies.
The delegation presented Surat’s manufacturing capabilities across yarn production, weaving, processing, printing and garmenting, highlighting the city’s integrated textile supply chain.
Yarn, fabrics and accessories attract enquiries
Participating companies displayed metallic yarn, zari, cotton yarn, premium viscose and synthetic fabrics, digitally printed textiles, garment lace and ribbons.
The exhibition provided opportunities to discuss sourcing requirements and establish contacts with international buyers. Initial enquiries reportedly included metallic yarn, zari, premium viscose and synthetic fabrics.
These discussions offered participating manufacturers an opportunity to assess demand and identify potential customers beyond their existing export markets.
Morocco offers access to regional markets
SGCCI vice-president Ravi Raj Desai highlighted Morocco’s proximity to Europe and its international trade connections as factors supporting its potential as a sourcing and distribution base.
For Surat’s exporters, stronger relationships with Moroccan manufacturers and buyers could help diversify customer networks and support commercial expansion across North Africa.
The MoUs establish a framework for further engagement, with their commercial impact dependent on follow-up exchanges and the development of concrete business partnerships.
