Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh - 23 July 2020 -
Saudi Export Development Authority "SAUDI EXPORTS" today concluded its participation in BIG 5 exhibition (virtual) held between, July 21-23, 2020. The participation of "SAUDI EXPORTS" in this exhibition comes in response to the current conditions and the repercussions of the Corona pandemic that led to the cancellation of participation in a large number of global and international exhibitions, and out of the authority's keenness to support exporters in promoting their products and their access to global markets in all circumstances, SAUDI EXPORTS contributed to encouraging 18 Saudi companies specialized in the building materials sector to participate in this virtual exhibition.
The products of Saudi companies participating in the exhibition varied to include: ceramics, heaters, sanitary ware, electrical products, plastic pipes, lighting and others. Where the companies uploaded information and pictures of their products onto the exhibition platform, which interested visitors and potential importers reviewed, and then meetings were coordinated with them through the platform.
It is worth noting that "SAUDI EXPORTS" sponsored the exhibition with platinum sponsorship, as part of its efforts to shed light on global market opportunities in the construction sector and methods to increase the Kingdom's share therein. Participation in the exhibition also reflects the importance of the building materials sector in the Kingdom, which is considered one of the most important non-oil exporting sectors, and the highest export sub-sector within the building materials sector are: metal sheets, poles and bars, and electrical wires.
This participation confirms the keenness of "SAUDI EXPORTS" to promote local industries and open new export channels for Saudi companies in the regional and international markets, and to complement the role through which "SAUDI EXPORTS" seek to promote Saudi products and services and increase their market shares in global markets in line with the objectives of The Kingdom's vision 2030 related to diversifying sources of income and increasing the value of non-oil exports as a vital axis for achieving sustainable economic development.