Amid the global wave of digitalization, end customers' demand for automated and intelligent products has experienced explosive growth. The sewing equipment industry is standing at an unprecedented development juncture, ushering in a golden era. The structure of various sewing machine electronic control products is continuously optimized and upgraded, and the pace of the industry's intelligent transformation is accelerating by leaps and bounds.

The innovative technology system represented by advanced cloud manufacturing, manipulators, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet technologies has helped China's sewing machinery R&D achieve a magnificent leap from "following" to "keeping pace" and then to "leading the way". Cutting-edge products such as IoT cloud platforms and 3D sewing robots are constantly emerging, enabling China's sewing machinery industry to firmly rank among the forefront of global technological development.

Industry Recovery, Unlimited Market Potential

Looking back at 2024, the national steady growth policies continued to exert their effects, and the tourism economy recovered strongly, acting like a powerful engine to drive the steady recovery of the apparel and footwear industry chain. Niche categories such as neo-Chinese style clothing, Hanfu and down jackets became new favorites in the market with a surge in demand; the outdoor sports equipment market maintained an unrivaled strong growth momentum.

In the meantime, sewing machinery manufacturers took proactive actions to vigorously promote the upgrading of product structure. They stepped up the R&D and promotion of high-efficiency and intelligent equipment to enhance product competitiveness; deepened marketing through professional exhibitions—industry events like the 2026 China International Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery and Knitting Industry Technology Exhibition have become important platforms for enterprises to showcase their strength and expand the market; intensified new product launches and technical services to continuously boost brand influence; and implemented the trade-in policy to fully tap the potential of the existing stock market.

Driven by this series of measures, the total output of industrial sewing machines across the whole industry rebounded to approximately 6.85 million units in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.32%, and the market vitality was fully unleashed.

Judging from export data, the global economy maintained steady recovery in 2024. The demand for inventory replenishment in the apparel and footwear industry of developed economies was released, and the demand in key regional markets such as South Asia, ASEAN, Africa and Latin America picked up.

Production and export activities in major overseas markets for China's sewing machinery, including Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt and Brazil, achieved recovery-driven growth, which propelled the steady recovery of exports of China's sewing machinery products.

According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, the total export volume of China's sewing machinery products reached 3.424 billion US dollars in 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 18.39%.

In terms of product categories, the export volume of industrial sewing machines stood at 4.69 million units with an export value of 1.522 billion US dollars, registering year-on-year growth rates of 8.42% and 16.48% respectively. The export volume of pre-sewing and post-sewing equipment hit 1.97 million units, with an export value of 494 million US dollars, representing year-on-year increases of 23.18% and 14.58% respectively.

In terms of the performance of regional markets, exports to the three core markets of Asia, Africa and Latin America all achieved double-digit growth. Asia has firmly maintained its position as the largest export destination for China's sewing machinery products. In 2024, the total export value to Asia surged to 2.327 billion US dollars, a year-on-year jump of 28.52%, accounting for 67.97% of the total export value of the whole industry, an increase of 5.36 percentage points over the same period of the previous year. Driven by the growing demand from key countries, the export values to Africa and Latin America rose by 17.94% and 13.10% year-on-year respectively. These data fully demonstrate the strong competitiveness and broad development prospects of China's sewing machinery industry in the global market.

Focus on Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery & Knitting Industrial Technology, Forge an Industry Grand Event

Exhibition Overview

As one of the thematic exhibitions of the 21st Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing and Printing Industry Expo 2026, the 2026 Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery and Knitting Industrial Technology Exhibition, themed "Intelligence Leads, Stitches the Future", focuses on cutting-edge technologies, innovative products and solutions in the field of intelligent sewing, embroidery and knitting industry. It will be grandly held at Guangzhou Pazhou Poly World Trade Center Exhibition Hall from May 19 to 21, 2026.

Exhibition Scope

This exhibition will gather a multitude of renowned global sewing equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and related industrial chain enterprises. Its exhibition scope covers various fields such as intelligent sewing equipment, embroidery equipment, seamless equipment, knitting machinery, electronic control systems, components, and accessories. On this occasion, participating enterprises will showcase their latest products and technologies, providing an excellent platform for industry professionals to communicate, cooperate, and learn.

Exhibition Scale

The exhibition is planned to cover an area of over 60,000 square meters. It is expected to attract more than 1,000 high-quality exhibitors worldwide, as well as over 60,000 professional on-site visitors and 10,000+ online visitors.

Previous Exhibitors

Leveraging Guangzhou's geographical advantages as a hub city along the "Belt and Road Initiative" and a core engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, the exhibition deeply connects key markets such as ASEAN, Central Asia, Europe and the United States. Through cross-border trade facilitation policies, B2B intelligent matching systems and VIP buyer group programs, it enables efficient and precise connection between exhibitors and global purchasers. Its on-site transaction rate and order conversion rate continue to lead other exhibitions in the same industry.

During the exhibition, a series of industry forums, technical seminars and new product launches will also be held. Industry experts, scholars and enterprise representatives will be invited to share the latest industry developments, technical trends and innovative achievements. By participating in these activities, exhibitors can strengthen exchanges and cooperation with peers, and promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading.

Multiple Highlights, Ensuring Worry-Free Participation for Enterprises

01 Grand Scale, Extensive Influence: As a key exhibition in the industry, the Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery and Knitting Industrial Technology Exhibition – part of the 21st Guangzhou International Textile, Garment and Printing Industry Expo 2026 – boasts a grand scale. It is expected to attract hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional visitors. The exhibition's influence not only covers the domestic market but also radiates to multiple countries and regions worldwide, providing enterprises with a broad market space.

02 Professional Visitors, Precise Matching: The exhibition organizer will invite professional visitors worldwide through multiple channels, covering those from garment factories, embroidery factories, enterprises in sectors such as apparel & home furnishing, gifts & toys, shoe materials & footwear manufacturing, sofa fabrics, and automotive interiors, as well as clothing brands, distributors, agents, and designers. Meanwhile, based on the specific needs and product characteristics of exhibitors, the organizer will conduct targeted visitor invitation and matching work to ensure that exhibitors can communicate efficiently with target customers.

03 Rich and Splendid Supporting Activities: A series of diverse and vibrant supporting activities will be held during the exhibition, such as industry forums, technical seminars, new product launches, and award ceremonies. These activities will provide a platform for exhibitors and visitors to communicate, learn and collaborate, facilitating technical exchanges and cooperation within the industry.

04 High-Quality, Thoughtful Service: The exhibition organizer will provide exhibitors with all-round, one-stop services, including booth design and construction, logistics and transportation, publicity and promotion, and business reception. Meanwhile, a professional service team will be arranged to offer timely and considerate services to both exhibitors and visitors, ensuring the smooth running of the exhibition.

Invitation to Exhibit: Join Hands to Create New Glory in the Sewing Equipment Industry

The 2026 Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery and Knitting Industrial Technology Exhibition serves as a key platform for sewing equipment enterprises to showcase their strength, expand markets, and enhance exchanges. We sincerely invite sewing equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and related industrial chain enterprises from around the world to actively participate in the exhibition and jointly share the opportunities and achievements of industry development.

Here, you will compete alongside elite enterprises in the industry, showcasing your latest products and technologies; you will engage in face-to-face exchanges with professional visitors from across the globe, expanding market channels and exploring potential business opportunities; you will participate in a variety of supporting activities to strengthen industry exchanges and promote technological innovation.

Let us join hands and work together to write a brilliant chapter in the sewing equipment industry at the 2026 Intelligent Sewing, Embroidery and Knitting Industrial Technology Exhibition! We look forward to your participation!

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