Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW) Addis Ababa

The Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW) is the largest and most important trade fair for textiles, apparel, and fashion on the African continent. Held annually, it has established itself as a key platform for innovation, sustainability, and sourcing in the African fashion industry. The event is organized by Trade and Fairs Consulting GmbH in close cooperation with Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd., a seasoned trade show organizer that combines international standards with local market expertise.

The venue is the Addis International Convention Center, located in the heart of Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia and an emerging hub of the African textile industry. The center's modern infrastructure provides ideal conditions for professional visitors from around the world — from designers and buyers to manufacturers, producers, and retailers.

ASFW stands out for its comprehensive focus on the entire textile value chain — from raw material sourcing and processing to technological innovations and finished fashion products. Key topics include sustainable production, social responsibility in the supply chain, digital solutions, and automation technologies such as CAD/CAM systems and IT tools for supply chain management. By integrating internationally recognized brand formats like Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Texprocess, the event gains additional relevance and strengthens its position as a globally connected platform.

A core element of the event is the ASFW Conference Program, considered the largest discussion forum for the African textile and apparel industry. Leading figures and industry experts come together in high-level panels, keynotes, and specialist presentations to explore the sector’s future. The program is complemented by fashion shows, design competitions, and award ceremonies that showcase creative achievements and provide new inspiration for an international audience.

The trade fair is exclusively open to industry professionals and offers insights into the latest products and services across various sectors, including fabrics, yarns, leather, accessories, machinery, home textiles, and cosmetics. It also offers a wide range of networking opportunities with both African and international partners. More than just a marketplace, ASFW is a showcase of African innovation, a driver of sustainable development, and a meeting point for a forward-thinking fashion economy.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 4 days of the fair, from 04. November to 07. November 2022, about 205 exhibitors from 29 countries and 4050 visitors from 46 countries on the Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW) in Addis Ababa.

The eleventh edition of the Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW) takes place on 4 days from Thur., 30.10.2025 to Sun., 02.11.2025 in Addis Ababa.