The High Commission of India in Nairobi has notified KEPROBA of the 7th Edition of SGCCI Yarn Expo 2026, an international exhibition dedicated to the yarn and textile industry. The Expo will bring together leading Indian manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, and innovators across the textile value chain, providing a platform for international sourcing, business collaboration, technology exchange, and long-term trade partnerships.

Surat is internationally recognised as India’s largest man-made fabric manufacturing hub and one of the world’s leading integrated textile clusters, offering a complete ecosystem from fibre to fashion. This presents significant opportunities for Kenyan buyers, manufacturers, and fashion brands seeking reliable sourcing partners, innovative textile inputs, and competitive manufacturing capacity.

Products on Display

• Natural and Blended Yarns: Cotton, wool, silk, linen, and ramie
• Man-Made and Blended Yarns: Regenerated and synthetic fibres
• Fancy and Specialty Yarns: Elastic, metallic, embroidery, slub, textured, mélange, and other value-added yarns
• Sustainable and Innovative Textile Products
• Textile Machinery, Accessories, and Related Solutions

Business Facilitation for International Buyers

• Curated B2B meetings with Indian manufacturers and exporters matched to buyers’ sourcing interests
• Pre-matched buyer–seller meetings with exhibitors
• Industrial visits to leading yarn and textile manufacturing facilities in Surat
• Networking sessions with industry leaders and key stakeholders
• Dedicated business facilitation support throughout the visit

Hospitality Support for Qualified Overseas Buyers

• Three nights’ complimentary accommodation in a standard hotel
• Local transportation between Surat Airport, the hotel, and the exhibition venue
• Complimentary lunch at the exhibition venue during the exhibition

Call to Action for Kenyan Businesses

Kenyan textile importers, buyers, sourcing companies, retailers, wholesalers, buying houses, and fashion brands are encouraged to register and participate in order to explore sourcing partnerships, technology exchange, and trade collaboration with Indian textile manufacturers and exporters.

Interested parties should register through the official portal and review the eligibility criteria for the hospitality package available to qualified overseas buyers.

Registration and Contacts

Registration and Details:
https://yarnexpo.sgcci.in

Organiser:
Ms. Mansi Patne, SGCCI
globalconnect@sgcci.in

Copy to:
High Commission of India, Nairobi
 comsec.nairobi@mea.gov.in

KEPROBA Contact:
Peris Isaboke, Principal Officer – Textile Value Chain Lead
Pisaboke@brand.ke