India has emerged as one of the global leaders in producing quality Silk and Silk Blend products, right from sericulture to the final products. A trade fair that will turn out to be the most time-efficient event, where you can find new partners and strengthen the supply chain, product innovation, and exchange of ideas at the click of a mouse or through your mobile phone.
The forthcoming Virtual India International Silk Fair will be a one-stop source center for interaction among buyers and sellers, as well as peers, to explore, collaborate, and grow in the trade of Indian silk.
The Virtual India International Silk Fair (IISF) supported with series of Regional Buyer-Seller meets are exclusive Virtual platforms specifically designed for cater the Silk products to its global consumers.
Virtual IISF will bring together Manufacturers, Suppliers, Designers, E-Tailors, and sourcing stations all under one roof to showcase their merchandise to discerning buyers.
The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) was set up in 1983 as a not-for-profit company under the Companies Act, duly sponsored by the Government of India, in the Ministry of Textiles. The Council as on date has a membership of around 1000 regular exporters of Silk goods whereas more than 1800 exporters have registered with the Council.
ISEPC works closely with the Government of India on policy formulation for the silk sector and provides specialized services to entrepreneurs, expanding global business opportunities for the silk industry in India. Availability of more than 1,500 exporters across India, catering to the overseas market.
Key Markets and Export Destinations
- Export of silk and silk products from India reached US$ 291.36 million in FY19 and US$ 246.67 million in FY20.
- The total silk and silk products export accounted for US$ 41.02 million from April to July 2020, and for July 2020 it was US$ 2.47 million.
- The silk products exported include natural silk yarns, fabrics, made-ups, readymade garments, silk carpets, and silk waste.
- Fabrics & Made-ups accounted for the largest share in exports, at US$ 138.95 million in FY20, followed by readymade garments at US$ 71.18 million and silk carpet at US$ 20.3 million. Other products accounted for the rest of export earnings.