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Chinese suppliers of home products showed off their price competitiveness and improved product quality at China Sourcing Fair: Home Products at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE on May 31 to June 2, 2011.

Thousands of buyers from Dubai and nearby markets attended the biggest China-products exhibit in the Middle East to respond to new market trends and boost competitive edge. With many consumers still grappling with post-recession woes, cost-effective and energy-saving home products have become increasingly popular. The Fair served as a go-to platform for businesses to keep their offerings in tune with this new market demand.

Global Sources General Manager for Developing Markets Bill Janeri noted that Dubai, with its growing middle-class, provides big profit opportunities for buyers in the region and makes for an ideal China Sourcing Fair venue. "Dubai is the third largest re-export market in the world. When you look at the amount of trade that goes through this market, there is no better location," he said. "As an economy stabilizes and expands, so does its middle class. A growing middle class brings more disposable income and a growing demand for consumer products," he added.

China's robust export growth has removed the shoddy label attached to "made-in-China" products as more suppliers comply with ISO standards and other international certifications. Global Sources Exhibitions President Tommy Wong stressed that the continuous growth of the China Sourcing Fairs, now on its fifth year in Dubai, is proof to the rising popularity of China-made products in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. "Buyers, importers and traders throughout the MENA region are increasingly looking to China for quality products at affordable price points. With over 30% growth in our attendance last year and 21% growth in pre-registrations for the event this year, we see the increasing demand for China-made products. We are very excited to introduce an expanding array of buyers in the region to the wide selection of suppliers at this show," he said.

The opening ceremony was officiated by UAE Foreign Trade Minister H.H. SheikhaLubna Al Qasimi. Also in attendance were Chinese Consul General in Dubai Zhan Jingbao, Chinese Commercial Counselor, Economic & Commercial Section in Dubai XieQinshen, Chief Representative, CCPIT & CCOIC Office in the Gulf Area Zhang Baojun and Deputy Representative, CCPIT & CCOIC Office in the Gulf Area Ma Yonghui.

Respond to new home product trends to boost your market appeal! Source at the next China Sourcing Fair: Home Products in Dubai on May 29 to 31, 2012.