Exhibitors from over 25 countries participating at Iraq's Biggest Int'l. Trade Exhibition

ERBIL BUILDEXPO, the international trade exhibition for construction and build which will be held on 02-05 December 2012 will offer exhibitors an exceptional opportunity to meet buyers and decision makers from all over Iraq and Middle East once again. With an approximate 25.000 targeted trade visitors and 200 booths from Iraq, Iran, USA, UK, Sweden, Brazil, Lebanon,Germany, India, Turkey, U.A.E. and Jordan during the 4 days show, exhibitors will have the great opportunity and enforce all marketing strategies for the consteuction and build.

The show covering the sectors of construction & building materials and equipments technologies,machineries and 2 infrastrusture is organized on the net exhibition area of 6.000 m . Material supply and technical cooperation contracts worth millions of dollars will be signed during the show.

Why Erbil?
Undergoing full reconstruction, the Iraqi lucrative market offers huge business opportunities to both international exporters and local manufacturers and distributors. Everything is needed: from basic infrastructure to housing, hotels, schools, and public buildings rehabilitation. Companies from countries like USA, Turkey, Lebanon, France, England, Germany, Saudi Arabia present services in different fields in Northern Iraq cities like Arbil, Sulaimaniya and Dohuk which have a population of 8 million where the investments grow very fast.

In Iraq, there is a focus on reconstruction with the participation of foreign investments and the private sector. The Iraqi government has undertaken a massive $70 billion plan to invest in various Iraqi key sectors. It is expected to spend billions of dollars in the coming years in the following construction related sectors: $25 billion in Housing Projects, $8 billion in Transportation and $5.5 billion in Water and Sewage. The focus in Iraq is on reconstruction as the government rebuilds essential infrastructure such as power, water utilities, transport infrastructure, residential housing and others. Iraq’s reconstruction has created a huge demand for both construction expertise and capital and the Iraqi government has publicly stated its need for the participation of foreign investors to achieve its objectives. Without taking into consideration any population growth, Iraq is already faced with a housing supply shortage. When this is coupled with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 40 million by 2025

, Iraq will need a considerable number of new housing units in a relatively short period of time. The Iraq Ministry of Housing and Construction estimates 2 million new homes are needed by 2015 with 85% of demand to be fulfilled by the private sector. According the Iraqi National Investment Commission (NIC), private foreign investment in Iraqi housing is expected to grow with estimated upper-range investment of USD$40 billion in 2010. Partnering with local developers would enable foreigners to bypass a rather steep learning curve that is always present when entering new markets. Moreover, the slowdown in competing markets, especially in the Gulf region, presents an excellent opportunity for foreign investors. Great opportunities exist in building sector materials as Iraq imports most building materials including cement. Today local cement production only meets 25% of domestic demand.

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Event Promotion & Visitor Generation Program

The event is supported by a very effective promotion campaign that includes:

• Mailed / Posted Invitations to establishments and professionals of the entire industry including importers, traders, manufacturers, exporters & re-exporters, distributors, agents, traders, wholesalers & retailers, government agencies, service providers, related media, business promotion agencies etc.
• Email Invitations to all the above.
• Advertising in local and regional newspapers, publications, magazines, directories and related catalogues.
• Advertising in the National Radio, FM and TV
• Hoardings & Billboards
• Telemarketing
• Internet promotions
• Press coverages
• Visits to top firms in the industry.
• Roadshows

Visitor Profile

Key Personnel from all Construction Related Industry Including:

• Architects, Consultants & Engineers
• Miners & Contractors
• Property developers
• Manufacturers, Exporters & Importers
• Wholesalers & Retailers
• Interior Designers
• Government Building administrations
• Government agencies