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Confectionery sales rise as retailers expand operations
The Middle East has seen a marked increase in confectionery
imports with 686 million AED of product entering the region in
2008 according to Dubai Export Development Corporation.
Capitalising upon this demand the mass grocery retailer (MGR)
sector is also expanding in both domestic and international
markets with new initiatives from key retailers such as Al
Maya and Al-Othaim, Saudi Arabia’s second largest MGR.
With the UAE firmly established as the major import/export hub
connecting the international confectionery and snack
industries, suppliers, producers and retailers looking to
expand operations in the Middle East are invited to register
to attend the forthcoming Sweets Middle East
and Sweet & SnackTec Middle East trade shows.
The events take place at The Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC)
from 2 – 4 November 2009.
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NEW Educational Workshops & Seminars
For suppliers exploring the significant sales
opportunities in the region Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
and Koelnmesse GmbH have teamed up with Dubai
Municipality to offer educational workshops and seminars
that will help explain and interpret Dubai’s Food Trade,
Safety & Import Regulations.
With presentations from leading experts
from the sweets, snacks and confectionery industry such as
Mars and Kraft Foods, the programme will
introduce key trends and safety initiatives as well as
familiarise importers with best practice procedures
instigated and monitored by Dubai Municipality. |
Pre-register
NOW to attend and:
- Join industry leaders from across the
MENA region, Europe and the Americas.
- Save time: Your badge will be ready for
you to collect at the pre-registered counter.
- Stay connected: Pre-registered visitors
receive email updates with news about the sweets, snacks and
confectionery industry and about Sweets Middle East and
Sweet & SnackTec Middle East.
Why the Middle East?
- Confectionery imports into the UAE
showed a very steep growth at 14% p.a.
between 2005 and 2008, reaching 686 million AED in 2008
- In 2008 Dubai exports of confectionery
were valued at 399 million AED, with an
average annual growth rate of 25% from 2005 – 2008
- Sugar & Confectionery rank at the top of the
list of exported goods, accounting for 37% of the
total value of all food product exports
- Strong domestic market demand due to
growing population and expanding tourist and business sector
- Increased customer confidence due to enforcement
of international standards for food hygiene and safety in
Dubai
Be part of the Middle East’s only sweets, snacks and
confectionery exhibition to showcase the entire value chain
from processing & packaging to finished products.
Interested in
Exhibiting? Don't miss out on your chance to showcase
your products and services.
BOOK YOUR STAND TODAY!
Sweets Middle East and Sweet & SnackTec Middle East are more
than an exhibition. It is a dedicated business, networking and
educational platform! |
