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EVENTS

DUbAI: oRgANIC EXPo

SETS NEw HIgHS!

The exclusive trade event in the Middle East for organic

and natural products was a resounding success

throughout the year before the show.
Almost 2,000 appointments between
exhibitors and buyers were scheduled
before the show was opened and a
further 800 onsite meetings between
exhibitors and VIP Buyers took place
which increased the effectiveness of
expo participation.

The 21 Middle East Organic and A standout accomplishment of
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Natural Products Expo, held at the Dubai this year’s event was its incredible
World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12 expansion, by not just doubling in size
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to 14 December 2023 attracted over but attracting a substantial increase
12,000 trade visitors from 59 countries, in both exhibitors and attendees. The
seamlessly bringing together some of event saw an astounding rise in the The event showcased continuous
the world’s finest brands and products number of participating countries, participation from top producing
in Food &Beverages, Health & Wellness, reflecting the global significant and countries such as Greece, Turkiye,
Beauty & Cosmetics, Agriculture & appeal of the Middle East Organic Poland, Ukraine, Russia and Iran. Korea,
Environment, and Sustainable Living. and Natural Products expo. Notably, Italy, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Rwanda,
With 300 exhibitors from 63 countries, bookings for next year have already Ghana, Turkmenistan, Bhutan, China
the show is recognized as the largest surged to an impressive 42%. and the Philippines made their debut
and most comprehensive b2b sourcing Thanks to a 365-day export promotion through their national country pavilions.
platform in the Middle East. platform, exhibitors received monthly Next year’s expo, which celebrates
The largest and most attended in the buyer leads curated by the buyer teams 22 years of creating a year-round
event’s 20-year history, the expo was and online sales and enquiries through export promotion platform, will be
102% larger in size and surpassed all the wholesale eCommerce portal, held from 18 to 20 November
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goals in trade buyer attendance. www.arabianorganics.com at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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