Dubai WoodShow 2015: "UAE has more than 600 furniture factories,representing 13% of industries in country"

Dubai, UAE, 7 February 2015: The furniture industry is a key element of the UAE economy, with more than 600 furniture factories operating in the country, representing 13% of the production of industries in the country, according to the organisers of the 10th Dubai WoodShow, the region's leading and only dedicated business-to-business meeting place for the wood, wood accessories and woodworking machinery industry.

Quoting figures released byDubai Exports, an agency of the Department of Economic Development, Dubai Wood Show revealed that the capital investment in the UAE furniture industry was around AED 1 billion, representing 1.2% of the total investment in manufacturing.

Josine Heijmans, Exhibition Director of the Dubai WoodShow, said that fast-paced growth of the furniture industry drives more demand to wood raw material.

Heijmans said that UAE's timber production also includes all wood works for the construction sector as well as residential, office, school, hospitality and medical furniture.

"The estimates show that the domestic market consumed around 85% of the domestic furniture production, while the rest of the production is exported. We are gearing up for the best and biggest Dubai WoodShow, with the highest number of players showcasing their offerings and meeting business peers.With over 250 exhibitors from 45countries, the Dubai WoodShow brings together major dealers under one roof and brings to the UAE and Dubai promising business opportunities."

The 10th Dubai WoodShowwill be held from 14 to 16 April, 2015, bringing together manufacturers,woodworking machinery and toolmakers, timber providers and traders to explore potential business opportunities. We anticipate huge deals on the floor of the exhibition over three days," she added.

According to Dubai Exports report, Dubai furniture imports crossed AED 5.6 billion in 2011, and exports and re-exports were valued at AED 529 million and AED 1.5 billion respectively.

The Dubai WoodShow is the biggest wood and woodworking machinery industry trade show in the Middle East. This annual event is a convergence point for producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, traders, suppliers and end-users in the wood industry chain. The vast range of products showcased at the Dubai WoodShow includes wood products, woodworking machinery, blades and knives, tools, abrasives and industry solutions.

Being a highly specialised show, Dubai WoodShow provides an excellent opportunity for regional and international companies and agents to showcase and learn about wood and woodworking and to build new strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors.

Dubai WoodShow is organised by Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, one of the leading exhibition and conference organizers in the UAE. Since its inception, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions has contributed to the growth of the exhibition industry in the Middle East.

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