China Homelife Expo 2015 returns to Dubai 25pc rise in participation

The largest sourcing platform for Chinese products in the Middle East, China Homelife Exhibition 2015 returns to Dubai with over 1100 participants from six core sectors which include Textile & Garments Furniture Home Electronics Building Materials Lighting and Household Articles & Gifts. The exhibition caters to the increasing demand for Chinese products in the region.

Over the years Dubai in particular has seen increasing trade being conducted with China with current figures touching 39 billion with expected to reach 40 billion in 2015. While the Middle East has seen increasing trade figures of from 147 billion in 2014 expected to touch 150 billion in 2015.

In 2014, around 800 exhibitors with over 10000 products were on display and received a total turnover of USD 32.5 million over three days at the China Homelife Exhibition. This year with the exhibitor participation increasing and over 50000 products being showcased the exhibition has emerged as one of the largest China sourcing events in the region over the last six years.

Strategically located Dubai has emerged as a trade hub and is also the largest re-export centre in the Middle East. Moreover the ongoing advancements in infrastructure logistics and operational costs make the city even more attractive for trade.

The close ties that Dubai has with China are further strengthened by the China Homelife Exhibition where they make it possible for Middle East and North African organizations to be able to interact with Chinese manufacturers. Their aim is to cover the main sectors for Chinese trade and concerted efforts over the last year have been instrumental in a 25% increase of exhibitors said Binu Pillai Chief Operating Officer MEOrient International Exhibition.

The exhibition supported by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai will have trendy and diversified high quality products in the textile arena modern and luxury furniture innovative electric appliances elegant and eco-friendly building material wide array of lighting products and high quality household articles.

The exhibition will take place from December 8 – 10 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.