Trade Show
CITATEX – Cambodia Int’l Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition
CITATEX – Cambodia Int’l Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition – is scheduled to take place from 13–16 August 2026 at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center (Koh Pich) in Phnom Penh, positioning itself as a major regional sourcing platform for fabrics, apparel accessories, and textile-related solutions.
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About CITATEX – Cambodia Int’l Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition
What to Expect
CITATEX – Cambodia Int’l Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition – is positioned as Cambodia’s premier textile and apparel sourcing expo, serving the fast-growing garment manufacturing hub in Phnom Penh and the wider region. Over four days, the event brings together a curated mix of international and regional exhibitors offering textile fabrics, apparel accessories, trims, and related inputs required by Cambodia’s export-oriented garment industry. Visitors can expect a show floor organized around key product categories such as woven and knit fabrics, functional and technical textiles, fashion-oriented materials, and a wide variety of apparel accessories including zippers, buttons, labels, tags, elastics, lace, interlinings, and packaging solutions. As a trade-focused exhibition, CITATEX emphasizes business matchmaking and on-site sourcing, enabling buyers and factory procurement teams to compare suppliers, negotiate pricing, and evaluate quality in person. Exhibitors use the platform to introduce new seasonal collections, innovative materials, and cost-effective alternatives tailored to mass-production requirements. For Cambodia-based garment factories supplying global brands, the event offers an efficient way to diversify sourcing away from single-country dependence and to meet suppliers closer to their production bases. Attendees can also expect to find supporting services along the textile value chain, such as logistics and trade facilitation, design and sampling support, and potentially related technology and equipment showcased through co-located events and partner exhibitions on the Diamond Island venue. The professional atmosphere is reinforced by access control: the show is trade-only and does not admit children under 16, keeping the focus on business discussions and procurement decisions. With organizers experienced in running industrial exhibitions across Asia, CITATEX is structured to support pre-arranged meetings, group delegations from factories and associations, and targeted promotion toward key decision-makers in Cambodia’s textile and apparel sector. For exhibitors, CITATEX provides a gateway into Cambodia’s rapidly developing manufacturing landscape, offering exposure to factories, buyers, and local agents seeking long-term partnerships. For visitors, it offers a condensed, comparative view of available materials and accessories, along with opportunities to benchmark suppliers and discover new sourcing options aligned with international compliance and quality requirements.
Who Should Attend
CITATEX is tailored to professionals across the textile and apparel supply chain rather than the general public. The primary audience includes purchasing and sourcing teams from garment factories operating in Cambodia, from small and medium enterprises to large export-oriented plants. These visitors use the exhibition to source fabrics, accessories, and production inputs competitively and to meet new suppliers face to face. Apparel brand owners, fashion labels, and international buying offices working with Cambodia-based manufacturers will also find the event valuable as a venue to align material sourcing with design and production schedules. Importers, exporters, and distributors of textile fabrics and accessories can leverage the show to identify new products, negotiate distributorships, and deepen their understanding of demand trends in the Cambodian and regional markets. The exhibition is relevant for machinery and solution providers that service the textile and garment industry, particularly when co-located with related machinery events at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center, as this creates cross-traffic from factory owners and technical managers. Industry associations such as TAFTAC (Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia) and representatives from ministries responsible for industry and trade often engage with CITATEX as a platform to connect policy and promotion efforts with the needs of manufacturers and investors. Consultants, quality assurance specialists, and professionals involved in compliance, sustainability, and supply chain management will gain insight into available materials and sourcing practices, supporting better decision-making for ethical and efficient production. Given that the event is trade-only and restricted to visitors aged 16 and above, it is not geared toward end consumers or casual fashion enthusiasts, but toward stakeholders whose work directly influences purchasing, production, and export strategies in the textile and apparel sectors.
Why It Matters
CITATEX matters because it aligns directly with Cambodia’s role as a growing textile and garment manufacturing center, providing a dedicated platform where material and accessory suppliers can meet the factories that drive the country’s export revenues. As global brands and buyers seek diversification in their supply chains, Cambodia has emerged as a key alternative to traditional production bases, and CITATEX supports this shift by improving access to sourcing options on the ground. For the local industry, the exhibition helps reduce sourcing friction by bringing together multiple international and regional suppliers under one roof at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center. Instead of relying solely on overseas trips or intermediaries, Cambodian factories can directly compare fabrics, trims, and accessories, negotiate pricing, and evaluate quality, which can lead to more competitive, responsive production. This facilitates shorter lead times, better cost control, and the ability to respond quickly to brand and market demands. CITATEX also plays a role in knowledge transfer and market visibility. When suppliers introduce new materials—such as performance textiles, sustainable fabrics, or innovative accessories—local manufacturers gain exposure to options that can upgrade their product offerings and better meet international standards. This can support Cambodia’s efforts to move up the value chain from basic garment manufacturing toward more specialized, higher-value production. At a macro level, the show reinforces cooperation between private sector stakeholders and industry bodies such as TAFTAC and relevant ministries, which are listed as co-organizers or supporting organizations in official information for related events. Their involvement signals policy interest in growing the textile and apparel sector, attracting investment, and strengthening export competitiveness. For exhibitors, CITATEX offers a cost-effective route into a market that might otherwise be hard to access without local representation. The ability to meet factory owners, sourcing directors, and buyers in one venue increases the likelihood of building long-term supply relationships and distribution networks. By connecting sourcing, production, and trade promotion in a single time-bound event, CITATEX contributes to the resilience and diversity of regional apparel supply chains, which has become an increasingly important objective for global brands responding to geopolitical shifts, logistics challenges, and rising expectations around sustainability and compliance.
Venue & directions
Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center (Koh Pich)
Tonle Bassac Commune, Chamkarmorn District, Diamond Island City, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Frequently Asked Questions
CITATEX – Cambodia Int’l Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition – is scheduled for 13–16 August 2026. Daily opening hours are 09:00–17:00, with the last day closing at 15:00.
The 2026 edition of CITATEX will be held at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center (Koh Pich), Tonle Bassac Commune, Chamkarmorn District, Diamond Island City, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
CITATEX is a trade-only sourcing exhibition focused on textiles and apparel accessories in Cambodia. Children under 16 years are not admitted. It is designed for industry professionals such as manufacturers, buyers, sourcing managers, and related stakeholders in the textile and garment value chain.
Registration details are managed via the official CITATEX page on the Chan Chao / Yorkers exhibition network. Trade visitors typically pre-register online to obtain entry badges and may also register on-site during show days, subject to organizer policies. For specific registration procedures or group visits, attendees should contact the organizer using the contact information provided on the official website.
CITATEX is organized by Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd, with Chan Chao International Co., Ltd listed in the contact information network. The official exhibition information is hosted on chanchao.com.tw under the CITATEX section.
The show focuses on textile fabrics, apparel accessories, and related supplies for the garment industry in Cambodia. Visitors can expect exhibitors offering fabrics, trims, labels, zippers, buttons, and other apparel components, as well as associated services along the textile supply chain.
Yes. The CITATEX website specifies that children under 16 are not admitted entry. As a professional sourcing event, attendees are generally expected to be trade visitors from the textile, apparel, and related sectors.
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