Following the success of their first two editions, the Hive Furniture Show is returning to the United Arab Emirates and is 50% as big as last year’s. Held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 14 to 16 June 2023, this unique event will bring together global big-box retailers, wholesale traders and furniture experts to share the latest in high-end furniture design.
The show will grant buyers from over 40 countries the opportunity to explore the latest furniture trends and network with manufacturers from across the globe under one roof. The show will host over 180 global exhibitors from 15 countries who will showcase their collections, spanning furniture pieces for offices, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and outdoor furniture.
What makes Hive Furniture Show truly unique is its carefully planned methodology. The purpose of this methodology is to empower businesses and create a refined exhibition of outstanding retailers, granting visitors access to exceptional furniture design. The journey of identifying the best exhibitors consists of three phases: during the first phase, the team assesses each potential exhibitor’s capabilities, goals, presentability, quality of product, etc. This is followed by the second phase, where the team conducts highly targeted market research and gathers insights from potential visitors to help exhibitors understand and cater to their audience. Finally, the team works diligently to ensure that the show provides a safe, comfortable environment that encourages communication and presents participants with a refreshing experience in which they can grow their businesses and connect with retailers and other furniture enthusiasts.
The furniture market size in the Middle East in 2022 was estimated at USD 3.61 billion and is expected to grow to USD 4.36 billion by 2026, and the show is ready to cater to this growth by attracting the top manufacturers from across the globe.
Hive Furniture Show’s co-founders Manish Bhatia and Gautam Mulani aim for the show to become a destination for those seeking to explore the latest furniture trends and network with manufacturers from across the globe, and to become as the go-to trade show. In the years to come, their vision for Hive to be one of the largest furniture trade shows in the region.
To support sustainable furniture, this edition we will also host a webinar for all factories to guide them on how to apply sustainable practices across their operations. For every stand that they sell, the Hive team will be planting trees in rural India and suburbs of Indonesia. Moreover, we all the materials that was purchased to build their stands will be reused, minimizing waste and promoting a circular economy. Not only this, the team have also formed a collaboration with an internationally recognized furniture supply group known for delivering sustainable furniture in the western market.
The show is expected to welcome more than 7,000 trade buyers from 40 countries. In attendance will be buyers from several countries including the UAE, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, India, among others.
