Visitor Profile

The annual forum and international trade show for the carpet and flooring sector, DOMOTEX Middle East is an event not to be missed to network and conduct business with industry professionals from beyond the GCC and the wider Middle East.

True to the shows image and the existing market opportunities prevalent in the region despite the slowdown in other markets, DOMOTEX Middle East 2010 witnessed 4,864 focused buyers from over 75 countries encompassing all continents visiting the show. Over 175 exhibitors from Europe, MENA, Far East, Indian Subcontinent and the USA showcased their new product lines and innovations. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran led the way in visitor country of origin.

The visitor areas of interest during DOMOTEX Middle East 2010 were in the following industries and product categories:

The top three reasons for visiting were:

• Looking for new suppliers (56%)
• Meeting current suppliers (29%)
• Seeing the latest trends and developments (28%)
• 81% of the visits were determined by investment plans
• 70% of all visitors placed orders during the show