The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Morocco to strengthen international business partnerships and expand export opportunities for Surat’s textile industry. The agreements were concluded during the Morocco International Yarn and Fabric Show 2026 in Casablanca, held from November 3 to 5, as part of efforts to connect Indian textile manufacturers with buyers and industry stakeholders across North Africa and Europe.
The agreements are intended to establish stronger institutional and commercial links between Surat’s textile sector and Morocco’s industry. They are expected to facilitate business exchanges, encourage investment opportunities and create avenues for collaboration in yarn, fabrics, garment manufacturing and related textile activities.
An SGCCI delegation led by its president, Ashok Jirawala, participated in the exhibition with representatives from nine textile companies and a total of 20 delegates. The delegation presented Surat’s integrated textile manufacturing ecosystem, which covers yarn production, weaving, fabric manufacturing, processing, printing and garmenting. The participation provided an opportunity for Indian companies to showcase their products and engage directly with international buyers.
One of the key engagements involved cooperation with the Association Marocaine des Industries du Textile et de l’Habillement (AMITH), a leading Moroccan textile industry organisation. The proposed institutional partnership is aimed at strengthening industrial relations between the textile sectors of Surat and Morocco, while promoting trade, investment and business-to-business connections.
The participating Indian companies showcased a diverse range of products, including metallic yarn, zari, cotton yarn, premium viscose and synthetic fabrics, digitally printed textiles, garment lace and ribbons. Companies representing yarn manufacturing, weaving, fabric production and garment accessories participated in the exhibition to explore sourcing requirements and establish commercial contacts.
The exhibition also attracted buyers and sourcing representatives from Morocco, other North African markets and Europe. Early business enquiries reportedly covered metallic yarn, zari, premium viscose and synthetic fabrics, indicating opportunities for Surat-based manufacturers to explore additional international markets.
SGCCI vice-president Ravi Raj Desai highlighted Morocco’s strategic geographical position, particularly its proximity to European markets. The country’s location and international trade connections make it a potential sourcing and distribution base for Indian textile exporters seeking to diversify their overseas customer networks.
The initiative comes as India and Morocco continue to expand their broader economic partnership. Both countries have identified trade diversification, industrial cooperation and stronger business engagement as important priorities. Bilateral merchandise trade reached approximately US$4 billion in 2025, with synthetic textiles among India’s major exports to Morocco.
