Africa Sourcing And Fashion Week 2026: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Event Name: Africa Sourcing And Fashion Week
Category: Trade Fairs
Event Date: 30 October – 02 November, 2025
Frequency: Annual
Location: Addis International Convention Center – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organizer: Messe Frankfurt France S.A.S., Paris, France
Phone:  +254 110 529 899
Email: info[]asfw-online.com
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here!

Welcome to 11th ASFW, Africa’s Biggest Trade Event for the Textile, Apparel and Fashion Industry

Africa Sourcing And Fashion Week 2026: 11th Edition

Fashion, Sourcing, Sustainability and Innovation

Meet your target groups from retailing, interior decoration, design and manufacturing.

World´s leading trade shows Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess Exhibitions (Organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH) have been successful to come with their new brands in Addis Ababa and partner with AFRICA SOURCING AND FASHION WEEK.

The show has grown again in exhibitor, visitor and conference attendees numbers. ASFW 2024 has again proofed its premier position within Africa’s fashion and sourcing industry.

As an exhibitor at ASFW you’ll be on hand when the leading international trade fair of the year sets benchmarks for the entire sector.

With its international visitor profile and high proportion of decision makers, the international trade fair for fashion and fashion accessories sourcing as well as machinery, home décor, beauty and service acts as a mood barometer for the entire business.

Africa Sourcing And Fashion Week Includes:

• texprocess Addis Ababa
• apparelsourcing Addis Ababa
• texworld Addis Ababa

Highlights:

Product Groups:

TEXWORLD ADDIS ABABA / Fabrics

• Silk, Cotton, Wool, Knitted Fabrics, Prints, Denim, Yarns, Fibers, Functional Fabrics, Embroidery / Lace, Accessories, Sustainable Sourcing
• Ladieswear, Menswear, Children wear, Sport and Casual wear, Swimwear and Lingerie, Work wear

APPAREL SOURCING ADDIS ABABA / Fashion

• Menswear: sportswear, shirting, tailoring, coats, underwear, swimwear, uniforms, knitwear
• Ladieswear: sportswear, blur / fuzzy, suiting, coats, lingerie, swimwear, uniforms, knitwear
• Childrenswear: baby 0-18 months, child 2-6 years, teenager 6-14 years, knitwear
• Sustainable Sourcing

TEXPROCESS ADDIS ABABA / Technology

• Technology, processes, accessories: Production processes; Finishing technology; Machinery for fabric manufacturing; Coating equipment; Laminating and coating equipment; Bonding and separating technology; CMT; Control  and monitoring methods; CAD/CAM, Software; Recycling technology; Technical accessories; Laboratory and measuring equipment; Quality assurance; Nanotechnology; Microsystems technology; Textile Care; Making-up Processes and Machinery; Disposal technology

Leather

• Leather Fashion & Accessories
• Chemicals
• Synthetics
• Automotive and Furniture Leathers
• Fashion Accessories and Hardware
• Shoe, Shoe Materials and Components
• Tanning / Leather Finishing Machines – Technology
• Service

Home

• Home Textiles: Curtains & tulles, Bed linen & blanket, Furniture & upholstery, Kitchen textiles, Bathroom products, Carpet, Wall covering, Solar-protective materials
• Décor: Interiors & Decoration, Seasonal Decoration, Beauty & Bath, Housewares & Storage, Kitchen Trends, Loft, Outdoor
• Crafts

Care

Machinery, systems and accessories for

• Energy generation, energy conservation, recycling, environmental technology and water technology
• Textile drying and finishing
• Dyeing and textile applications
• Washing textiles
• Cleaning textiles, carpets, floor coverings, upholstery and leather furniture

Service

• Logistics
• Publisher, Research, Development,
• Planning, Consultation
• IT

Fashion Accessories

Scarves & Silks, Hats & Gloves, Belts, Eyewear, Jewellery & Watches, Hair Accessories, Socks & Tights

Why attend ASFW Addis

MEET THE INDUSTRY – FIND PARTNERS

• Meet African and international industry players, explore partnerships and business opportunities to build long-term partnerships. Be a member of decision makers of the sector.

FIND NEW PRODUCTS

• Meet over 200 manufacturers and distributors of the textile & apparel value chain from around the world, who will meet your business needs. Find the latest products and solutions on the market, covering the entire fashion lifecycle.

ATTEND FREE WORKSHOPS

• Continuous update of know-how is key to develop your career and to keep your knowledge up-to-date. Join professional workshops and high-level conference sessions on topics covering all disciplines in the textile & apparel industry.

GAIN BENEFIT FROM “WALK FOR BUSINESS” MODEL

• Meet with amazing African designers who create high end fashion for the entire world market. Create, partner with African counterparts and enjoy the creativity of international “Fashion made in Africa”.

BE WITNESS OF MAJOR NEWS

• ASFW is known for a platform where African fashion news are made and spread to the world. Be part and the success story and enjoy being mentioned on top level.

VISIT STATE OF THE ART FACTORIES

• Get an impression of high end African textile and apparel factories. In collaboration with Ethiopian Investment Commission and IPDC, ASFW organizes tours to state of the art factories for international delegations. Seats are free but limited.

ENJOY B2B AND B2G SESSIONS

• Enjoy meeting between manufacturers and buyers / investors on a private level. The show organizes private sessions for registered exhibitors and high end buyers.