RIYADH: The inaugural Saudi Wood Expo at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from Sept. 2-4 aims to elevate the Kingdom’s wood and woodworking sectors.
With Saudi Arabia transforming rapidly under the Vision 2030 program and boosting the growth of diverse industries, the wood industry is a key sector, reflecting the broader ambitions of the national vision. The wood expo is a significant milestone in this journey by putting a spotlight on the industry.
The exhibition will bring together more than 7,500 professionals including developers, consultants, architects, interior designers and decorators, furniture manufacturers, timber traders, distributors and dealers.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative products and solutions from more than 130 exhibitors from 30 countries.
“Saudi Wood Expo is a pivotal event for the woodworking industry, attracting local and international companies and providing opportunities to build partnerships essential for the success of major mega and giga projects in Saudi Arabia,” said Muhammed Kazi, senior vice president at dmg events, which is the organizer of the expo.
He added: “The expo will not only showcase cutting-edge products and services but also facilitate collaborations that drive industry growth at a time when the demand for doors, windows, furniture manufacturing and interior design sectors is at an all-time high.”
The wood and woodworking market in the Kingdom is expected to be worth $4.1 billion by 2029, according to Data Bridge Market Research.
Mega and giga projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project, Trojena and Qiddiya are significantly increasing the demand for high-quality timber, as well as wood products.
In its first edition, Saudi Wood Expo will feature country pavilions from China, Canada, Egypt, Italy and Turkiye. Other participating countries include Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.
Prominent local companies such as Salem Bin Yamani Co., Salco Laminates, Kingdom Wood, Modern Wood Panels Factory, Wajahat Al Riyadh for Wooden Industries, and Riyadh Furniture Systems Workshop for Carpentry will display products.
The expo will also feature a talks program called “Wood Hala Chats,” where speakers will lead awareness sessions focused on sustainability, digitization and automation in the woodworking industry.
