Abu Dhabi will host China Consumer Products Fair (CCPF) from 24th-26th November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC. In its second year, the leading event will feature 100's of Chinese manufacturing companies looking to connect, do business with and supply local and regional sourcing, buying and purchasing professionals from the UAE and Middle East's retail chain stores, wholesalers and import export organisations.

Commenting on this year's show is Gary Robinson, Events Director of MIE Events JLT, "'Where Far East meets the Middle East', is the slogan that best describes this year's China Consumer Products Fair. Within the GCC, the UAE is the largest market for China made products and is China's second largest trading partner in the GCC. 

Currently over 10% of the UAE's trade (excluding Oil) is with China." There are many small to large retail companies in the Middle East who would like to source a wide variety of products directly from mainland china rather than through middle men or agents. The cost of sourcing a reliable manufacturer in China can be considerable. Generally this type of sourcing is done via the internet, which has its own inherent risks, or by visiting China.

The 2014 China Consumer Products Fair will feature a wide variety of categories encompassing just about every type of product that any retail outlet might need to source, in a number of key areas including: home electrical and electronics, kitchenware, homeware and furnishings, gifts and toys, sports equipment, leisure products, health and beauty products, office equipment and furniture, luggage and travel equipment, lighting, clothing and textiles, fashion accessories, ceramics and glassware and automotive parts and accessories.

Robinson continues, "Non-Grocery retailing in the UAE saw much higher performance over Grocery retailing representing a healthy 57 percent of all retail, and is confidently expected to grow further due to many supermarket chains increasing affordable non-grocery product ranges over the coming years to meet local demands and maintain a competitive edge.

The UAE also boasts the highest density of retail shopping centres, second only to the United States, with new shopping centre developments emerging in Abu Dhabi, where over 778,000 sqm of new retail space will be constructed over the next 3 years,most notable of these are Yas Mall (235,000 sq.m.), Sowwah Central (214,000 sq.m.) and a number of smaller malls."
 

We accept Guest Posts

Download the Dubai City Guide iPhone mobile app

DubaiCityGuide.com is owned and managed by Cyber Gear