Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 February 2023: Dubai WoodShow (DWS), the leading platform for wood and woodworking machinery industry in the MENA region, is set to unveil a completely new event format in its 19th edition to be held on 7th to 9th March 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dubai WoodShow is gearing up to make a strong comeback as the industry is on a positive growth curve following the rise in the construction industry in the MENA region and, more specifically, in the United Arab Emirates. This, as the ongoing construction projects in the region give a boost to the wood and woodworking machinery industry.

The “Wood Products Global Market Report 2022” released recently stated that the wood market is expected to grow to USD 903.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. 

The boom in the region’s construction and building sectors is fuelling the growth of the wood and woodworking machinery industries as they benefit from the increased demand for sustainable products (wood, timber, and wood products) and technologies.

According to the “UAE Construction Market (2022-2027)” report, the UAE construction market sector is expected to reach a value of USD 133.53 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.69% over the forecast period. The UAE government’s infrastructure projects, comprised of housing, tourism, and transport networks, will also make a significant contribution to the sector. Given the pipeline of upcoming projects, it is evident that design-and-build opportunities are in plenty for the next few years, further contributing to the progress of the wood industry.

Given its position in the global wood market, the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the country of honour at the wood fair for the second year in a row. Wood is one of the most important industrial sectors in Egypt, with the number of furniture factories and workshops reaching about 140,000, and direct and indirect workers as many as 440,000 and 460,000, respectively.

The country’s value of exports during the first eight months of 2022 amounted to about USD 170 million. The UAE was one of the top importers of Egyptian furniture alongside the US, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, according to the Wood and Furniture Products Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.

The Egyptian pavilion will include 15 companies showcasing the latest developments in the fields of technology, furniture and wood industry machinery, and alternative materials.

Speaking on the sidelines of the upcoming event, Strategic Holding President Dawood Al Shezawi reiterated how the event has grown into a robust platform for industry professionals across the MENA region and the world as a whole.

“The 19th edition of Dubai WoodShow will definitely become an unconventional show because we will launch more dynamic features providing more opportunities for generating leads, increasing sales, and building relevant connections within the industry. We have already started our preparations in order to ensure that every participant will be able to profoundly benefit from this high-quality event,” Mr. Al Shezawi said.

“In addition to major giga-projects and several new and innovative projects ranging from resort-style communities to luxury developments, the rise in the number of construction projects in the region is beefing up demand for wood products. This gives us an opportunity to bring an entirely different Dubai WoodShow this year by providing more rewarding activities and a highly enriching experience to all our attendees,” he added.

What to Expect at Dubai WoodShow 

Dubai WoodShow is the place to be as this event introduces the most dynamic and most rewarding activities that will generate vast business opportunities for various wood and woodworking machinery sectors in the market. The 19th edition will showcase an entirely different event as a world-class exhibition featuring a conference, B2B meetings/matchmaking, seminars, networking sessions, talk show, and the Industry Awards for Exhibitors. Visitors are encouraged to register now for the event by visiting  https://www.woodshowglobal.com/dubai.

“The activities at DWS will stimulate opportunities for various relevant sectors by providing a powerful platform that will connect key players to the relevant people, enable them to learn from industry experts, and expand their customer base. The exhibitions will showcase world-class products, services, and technologies from leading companies in the industry, giving increased exposure to exhibitors and opportunities to close deals with serious buyers from across the world,” Mr. Al Shezawi said.

One of the main activities to look forward to is the second edition of Industry Awards for Exhibitors, which will give recognition to the best individuals and organisations that will participate in the exhibition of Dubai WoodShow 2023. Winners will be chosen in different award categories. The awards are an honor to those that have excelled and contributed significantly to the industry. All nominees are selected during strict rounds grounded on a range of all-round evaluation criteria, regardless of their majors and spheres of influence.