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10th edition of the International Plants Expo Middle East to throw the spotlight on GCC's AED 556 million horticulture industry
The UAE has been credited with owning 30 per cent of the total number of flowers, plants and trees imported into the GCC in 2014, according to a mirrored figures by the UN Comtrade, a repository of official trade statistics and relevant analytical tables. For the GCC region alone, the horticultural industry has been valued at AED 556 million, further solidifying the region's position as the leading importer of flowers, plants and trees for the past five years, with the Netherlands ranking as the top country from where the imported horticulture products are sourced from. The industry's continuing growth is attributed to the UAE's vibrant hospitality, services and landscaping segments.
Looking to play a key role in the horticulture industry's continuous growth, the 10th edition of the International Plants Expo Middle East (IPM DUBAI), the most important plant show in the Gulf region, which will be held from October 5 to October 7, 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is expected to throw the spotlight on the latest market trends, innovations and breakthroughs in the flower and plants market. Being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports and President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, this year's event will be showcasing eight country pavilions, including China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the USA, in addition to 96 exhibitors--reflecting a 20 per cent increase from last year. Expected highlights of this year's show includes China's first time to host a country pavilion, key exhibitions, demonstrations and talks on timely industry topics such as plants, technology, floristry, garden features, logistics, plant maintenance and garden & landscaping.
"The country's horticulture and landscaping industry, which is worth AED 364 million, continues to demonstrate vibrancy and growth--with active trading in the past two years. It also shows 57 per cent growth as compared to 2011 and 2012. Other industries are also now looking at opportunities from the horticulture business, like the logistics industry, which has expressed key interest via utilizing the transport chain in moving flowers, plants and trees as prime cargo," said Tarek Sibai, Project Manager, planetfair. "All of these positive developments have given us the confidence to look forward to a successful tenth edition of IPM DUBAI. Over the years, IPM DUBAI has served as a strategic platform to showcase the latest industry trends, discuss challenges while also serving as a key venue for industry players to connect and explore rewarding opportunities."
IPM DUBAI 2015 is being organized by planetfair and Messe Essen, with support coming from Dubai Airports Cargo & Logistics. Media partners for the show include TASPO, the leading magazine for German Horticulture; and Agriculture Magazine.
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About IPM Dubai
The International Plants Expo Middle East (IPM DUBAI) is dubbed as the most important plant show in the Gulf region. Held annually, the event serves as a specialized marketing & communication platform for plants industry in the Middle East. IPM DUBAI complements the emirate's position as a global hub for horticulture trading. Drawing huge participation from the industry's leading players, the show showcases the latest trends, innovations and challenges of the horticulture industry along with highly interactive and engaging presentations and talks from leading experts.
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