Think Wood, Think Global

Name: Cairo WoodShow
Start: 2022-12-15 00:00:00 UTC
End: 2022-12-18 00:00:00 UTC
Location: Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre (CICC)

15 - 18 December, 2022 (Exhibitors - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm & Visitors 11:00 am - 8:00 pm)

Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre (CICC)

The seventh edition will take place from 15 - 18 December, 2022 at Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. It will continue to provide opportunities for business professionals not to just meet industry experts but also learn about the latest trends, technologies and products. Exhibitors will also have the open platform to sell and close business deals onsite. Visitors will enjoy the atmosphere that prevails and is similar to any leading international event and also forge valuable contacts to expand their scope of business.

Cairo WoodShow will be playing a fundamental role in further developing the market of wood and wood machinery industry in the heart of Cairo, the most vibrant market place and the capital of the North African commodities market. Do join the most dynamic business platform to reap the benefits from the experts of the wood and woodworking industry.

OVERVIEW

WoodShow started its journey in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2005 and since then it has established itself as the only dedicated and unique platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry in Middle East and North Africa region. In 2011, Cairo WoodShow was launched which became a solid platform for the North Africa and extended Middle East region and catered to the expert professionals from the industry.

In 2018, the WoodShow continued its expansion and reached West Africa to initiate Gabon WoodShow in partnership with Gabon Special Economic Zone, a business entity of Olam International and the Gabonese government. Continuing with its expansion story in 2020, WoodShow is now being organized in Indonesia (Indonesia WoodShow) as well along with the official support from the Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Industry and other reputed industry associations of the Republic of Indonesia.

Today, WoodShow series (Dubai, Cairo, Gabon and Indonesia) is catering to more than 600 exhibitors and brands of wood, woodworking machinery and forestry industry every year and welcoming more than 30,000 quality visitors from more than 100 countries around the world in the four shows. WoodShow aims to contribute significantly in the growth of the wood and forestry industry through its four platforms and help the exhibitors and visitors interact and discuss the possible synergies to increase the scope of their business.

Get access to 10,000+ quality visitors to showcase your products!

Learning Outcomes

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Egyptian furniture sector is the 3rd largest industrial sector in terms of establishments and employment in Egypt and accounts for 13% of the total industrial employment. The country is supposed to have an estimated population of nearly 100 million by 2020 making it one of the largest markets in the MENA region.

Damietta city is the main hub of furniture manufacturing in Egypt where 70% of its population is involved in the furniture industry directly or indirectly. The city is home to an estimated 35,000 furniture production facilities and workshops.

The local market size stood at USD 28.3 billion in 2015, growing by almost 5% as compared to 2014. Assuming the same CAGR, it is estimated that the market size will become USD 38 billion by 2021.

Egypt is working towards boosting its economy with some mega key projects that will keep the demand of wood products & woodworking machinery technologies at the top in the coming years and below are the few ongoing projects in the country:

New Administrative Capital, Cairo (CAPEX: USD 40 – 70 billion)
New Coast South Marina (CAPEX: USD 4 – 5 billion)
6th of October Oasis Mega Urban Development Project (CAPEX: USD 20 billion)
Egypt’s growing population and the increasing income supports the real estate and retail sectors. And the furniture sector compliments both the real estate and retail sectors with the increasing consumption of the wood and furniture items.

*Sources: Egyptian Furniture Export Council (EFEC), CAPMAS & Trade Map, New Urban Commodities Authority (NUCA)

Who Should Attend

Why Exhibit?

Strong Reasons to Exhibit in Cairo WoodShow

Access to more than 10,000+ elite trade professionals from the North Africa region and beyond to promote and display your latest products and services.

Connect with key visitors from the wood industry having purchasing authority.

Establish new contacts and expand your business reach by meeting relevant business partners (suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations and institutions).

Learn about latest industry trends, technologies and products at display by interacting with industry experts.

Why Visit?

Strong Reasons to Visit Cairo WoodShow

Benefit of interacting with expert professionals and learning about the latest products and technologies at display.

Access to both local and international players from the industry under one roof

Excellent opportunities of availing the exclusive deals on offer from the wood and woodworking machinery companies.

Apt platform to look for relevant partners to fulfill all business requirements (Manufacturers, Suppliers, Traders).

Event Information

Cairo WoodShow is hosted in Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt every year. The venue is located in the central part of the city with various hotels nearby and very well connected through cabs and public transport. The airport is a 20 minutes drive from the venue. Below are the dates and timings for the next edition.

Show Days and Dates | Show Timings

Thursday, 15th December, 2022 | 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday, 16th December, 2022 | 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday, 17th December, 2022 | 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, 18th December, 2022 | 11:00am - 8:00pm

Admission Policy

Admission to the exhibition is free of charge for professional visitors who may re-enter at any time during the open days of the exhibition using the visitor badge. All visitors must complete a registration form and also present their business card to receive a badge.

*Please note that children under 16 years old will not be admitted to the exhibition as per Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre rules.

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