The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo Dubai is the Middle East’s sole business event that focuses on organic and natural products. It has been connecting suppliers with buyers for 17 years and is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE and supported by International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
UAE, where the Expo is held, also holds the position as the third largest re-exporter in the world, with over $546 Billion worth of goods being sent out from the trade hub. Its unique location allows it to link hemispheres together, making it a popular center for re-export.
Reflective of the growth of the natural and organic industry in the region, the show doubled in size and launched two Special Events in the form of the Tea & Coffee Pavilion and the Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) Conference & Expo caters to two of the strongest industries in the region.
2020 will see the introduction of some exciting new features that are based on the areas within the local bio industry that has seen the fastest growth. These are the Superfoods pavilion, the Ingredient Section, Fresh Produce Corner and the Date Pavilion.
With a focus on the 5 natural market segments such as Food & Beverages, Health, Beauty, Living and Environment, the expo is the largest gathering of bio products in the region and is considered by industry members to be the ideal place to source organic and natural products.
The growth in the organic market in the Middle East has been nothing short of exponential during the past couple of years. As the commercial hub in the region, it is the perfect place to kickstart opportunities in the booming natural market that is fueled by an increasing shift towards healthy living and high disposable incomes. Being one of the largest import markets in the world, this adds substantial weight to any organic, non GMO, gluten and paraben free, or natural product producers or manufacturers who wish to enter the market.
The regional market for organic and natural beauty products is predicted by experts to reach $5 billion in value by 2022. Meanwhile, the F&B market for organic goods is expected to be worth $18.42 Billion by 2022, showing a 14.4% CAGR growth from 2015.