Blossoming horticultural trade in UAE

The UAE currently holds an estimated 14% of the Gulf’s blossoming Dhs970m flowers and plants business and is reported to have imported Dhs60m worth of plants in the first half of 2014 alone, according to the latest 2014 UN Comtrade Report.

The recent study further reveals that factors such as the upsurge in real estate and tourism activities, a re-energized economy and the positive multi-sectoral impact of Dubai’s successful World Expo 2020 bid are driving a rapid rise in local demand for flowers and plants.

The numerous local and regional opportunities offered by the blossoming horticultural trade will be extensively displayed and discussed at the upcoming 9th IPM Middle East: International Plants Expo Middle East taking place from November 9 to 11, 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The region’s only dedicated horticultural exhibition will centre on the themes of Plants and Flowers; Technology; Plants Maintenance; Floristry; Plants Logistics; and Promotions, Shop Designs and Services. Participants will have access to a host of plants, trees, palms, landscape equipment, hardscape products, irrigation and production equipment, business services and garden centre supplies.

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