Report on Participation in 23rd India Home Furnishing Fair 2012 held at Osaka, Japan, from 25th to 27th July 2012
A brief about Japan:
India and Japan have a long tradition of business relations. Japan has been a traditional buyer of Indian home furnishings and other similar products. Indian exports to Japan have been growing and have seen a surge in growth after signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), between the two nations during 2011. The signing of this agreement has proved to be yet another milestone in the bilateral trade relations. India’s exports to Japan have increased to US $ 5,091 in 2010-11 from US $ 2,868.12 in 2006-07.
Phased reduction and abolition of duties for select items as proposed in CEPA are likely to offer opportunities, which will be mutually beneficial to the business partners in India and Japan. Now Japanese buyers will have more economical access to Indian products and the resulting demand will ensure more competitiveness from Indian business community.
Global Scenario:
The global demand for woven textiles is likely to grow by 25% in future to over 35 million tons with Asia likely to account for 85% output of growth. The woven product output will also witness a reasonable increase in Central and South American countries.
The imports of textiles from developed economies like the USA and Japan and the western countries of Europe Union, along with some newly emerged economies, such as South Korea and Taiwan are also expected to rise in the forthcoming years.
A brief report about 23rd India Home Furnishing Fair:
Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation the 23rd India Home Furnishing Fair was held at Mydome Osaka, Japan from July 25th to 27th 2012 in conjunction with 33rd India Garment Fair, in order to form Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition of Home Furnishing and Garments. The twin events have proven to be an important destination for the buyers of these products in Japan.
Nearly 65 Indian firms in 100 booths participated in this event showcasing a vast range of home textiles and garments adapted to the latest trends and fabricated in line with the Japanese forecast trends. The products displayed in the 23rd India Home Furnishing Fair include a wide range of Home Furnishing and made-ups, interior fabrics, bed linen, table linen, kitchen linen, curtains, cushion covers, rugs, etc.
The event was inaugurated on 25th July 2012 with the following dignitaries, and the guests have highlighted the importance of Indo-Japan Co-operation in the textile sector in general and growth of home textiles and garments in particular.
1. Shri.Vikas Swarup, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Osaka.
2. Smt.Meenakshi Singh, OSD, India Trade Promotion Organization.
3. Shri.Hironori Mochiki, Director General of International & Foreign Affairs Department.
4. Shri.Takahiro Nagai, Director, Economic Relations Divisions, Dept. of Commerce, Industry and Labour, Osaka Prefectural Government.
5. Shri.Kenji Toyooka, Vice President, Osaka Foundation for Trade & Industry.
6. Shri.Yasutsugu, Kohzuki, Director, Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
7. Shri.Atsushi Suzuki, Director General, Japan External Trade Organization.
Smt. Meenakshi Singh Officer Special Duty of ITPO visited all the booths in the event and interacted with the participants. The two shows were successful in producing a synergistic effect by attracting visitors with simplified registration system. Despite the fact that the European Union economy was still in the midst of recession, the show turned out to be a grand show and result oriented.
The three day event witnessed participation by a large number of Japanese buyers including importers, wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers.
The following member exhibitors have participated in this fair through Handloom Export Promotion Council.
Sl. No. / Name and Address / Products displayed / No. of Visitors / Stall No.1. / M/s. Pas Home Texitles,
Rajasthan. / Handloom and Printed Home Furnishing. / 40 / 11
2. / M/s. Blossom Impex,\
Rajasthan. / Home Furnishing. / 20 / 25
3. / M/s. Karur Export Company,
Karur - 639006, / All type of Home Textiles. / 18 / 3
4. / M/s. Sri Eesan International,
Karur - 639 001, / Handloom Woven yarndyed Fabric, Table Cover, Napkin, Placemat, Cushion Cover, Multi Covers, Kotatsu Covers, Futon Cover, Quilted Bedspreads Cushion Filling. / 16 / 2
5. / M/s. Dream Collections
Panipat-132103, / Bathmats, Rugs, Cushions, Puffs, Bed cover. / 15 / 23
6. / M/s. Sahil International (PNP)
Panipat - 132103, / Handloom Bedcovers, Curtains, Table Covers, Cushion Covers, Bathmats, Rugs, Fabrics, and all kind of Made-ups. / 25 / 4
7. / M/s.Shree International,
Noida-201301, / Home Textile Made-ups & Floor Coverings. / 25 / 27
8. / M/s. Fashion Folio,
New Delhi – 11000. / Ladies Hand bags, Made-ups. / 30 / 1
9. / M/s.Four Seasons International
Karur - 639 002, / Cotton Made-ups and Fabrics. / 15 / 26
10. / M/s. Welkin Apex Banaras,
Varanasi - 221010, / Scarves, Stoles and Shawls. / 25 / 29
11. / M/s. Sirija Exports,,
Andhra Pradesh. / Handwoven Fabrics & Made-ups. / 15 / 22
12. / M/s. AVS International,,
New Delhi-110015. / Cotton Rugs/Mats, etc. / 20 / 24
13. / M/s.Nilesh Bang & Sons HUF,
Kolkata - 700025, / Scarves / Stoles / Shawls. / 25 / 6
14. / M/s.Seth Kumar Rai International,,
New Delhi – 110005. / Handloom Cotton Made-ups &
Floor Coverings (Morai collection) / 18 / Foyer Area
The participants of Handloom Export Promotion Council showcased various products for the international buyer viz. rugs, bathmat and slipper, cushion cover, floor mats, scarves, stoles, shawls, towels, curtain, bags, etc.
HEPC’s participants informed that they were able to gain entry into markets like USA, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Italy and Japan. Most of the buyers were interested in sourcing Kitchen Linen, Table Linen, Curtains, Cushion cover, Wall hangings, Rugs, Carpets, Towels, Cotton braided slipper, Bath mats, Scarves, etc.
As per the feed back received from the participants the details of business generated are given below: -
Spot Orders / : / INR 1,59,00,000/-Enquiries / : / INR 3,42,00,000/-
No. of Trade visitors / : / 307
Responses (In no. of exporters)
Average / Good / Very Good / Excellent
Buyers Turnout / 3 / 9 / 1 / 1
Quality of Buyers / 2 / 8 / 3 / 1
All the 14 participants have expressed willingness to participate in the next edition of the India Home Furnishing Fair of the fair through HEPC. Shri.Vikas Swarup, Consul General, Osaka, also visited the stalls of HEPC and interacted with the exhibitors. As many exhibitors who were participating directly through ITPO, expressed willingness to participate in the next edition through HEPC, they were advised to enroll with HEPC and membership application form was distributed to the firms for enrollment.
The fair authorities confirmed that the 24th India Home Furnishing Fair would be held 24th - 26th July 2013.
Shri.S.Ramesh co-ordinated the participation of member participants.