The bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have observed successive growth in the last few years which boosted the economic activity between the two countries. In order to promote International Food Industry Reed Sunaidi organized 7th edition of Foodex Saudi at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events. Massive participation has been observed from Pakistan with 15 companies, which is evident that Saudi Food Industry has tremendous potential for Pakistani exports.
About the Show
Foodex Saudi is a 4 day mega Food event, the only international B2B trade show for the food sector of the Kingdom. With 212 exhibitors from 51 countries , there were altogether 15 national pavilions visited by 9013 attendees.
The participation rate has increased to 67% compared to last year which shows the growing interest and prospects for Pakistani exporters in Saudi Market. Prince Fahd bin Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud inaugurated the exhibition along with major traders, businessmen brought as delegation.
Participation from Pakistan at Foodex Saudi
Under the Patronage of the Government of Pakistan, top notch Pakistani companies from the food & beverage industry, made a full-fledged participation in the exhibition. In collaboration with the Commercial Section of the Consulate, B2B matchmaking facility was extended to Pakistani exporters which marketed their products in a right way and provided a mechanism to streamline their meeting en routing them to the Saudi Market.
The diversified portfolio of food exporters brought rice, spices, sauces, beverages, processed food, ingredients, flavor & fragrances and confectionery items to the market.