Dubai Export Development Corporation, (EDC) an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, said it aims to enhance exports of products in food, plastic and construction sectors through participation at key international trade shows.

EDC will put up a good show at the upcoming trade events including France’s Sial Global Food Marketplace, the largest food exhibition in Europe; Saudi Build 2010, a construction technology and building materials exhibition; and Germany’s K Fair, a leading exhibition for plastics and rubber worldwide.

EDC is supporting local companies to participate in these trade shows, said a senior official.

“Food, construction and the plastic sectors have consistently performed well as the most exported products from Dubai. Saudi Arabia, France and Germany are also among the leading destinations for Dubai trade and we at EDC would like to continuously foster our trade relations with them,” remarked Saed Al Awadi of EDC.

According to Dubai Export Monitor, the direct exports for sugars and sugar confectionery products amounted to Dh1.68 billion, articles of iron and steel were Dh669 million, and products of plastics and articles totalled Dh2.63 billion in 2009.

In the same year, Saudi Arabia, France and Germany were among the top destinations for Dubai in terms of direct exports, with Saudi Arabia contributing Dh2.09 billion. Meanwhile, direct exports to Germany and France reached Dh326.43 million and Dh182.11 million respectively.

'Our participation in exhibitions held in these countries provides a great avenue for our local companies to showcase their products and services to potential clients in Europe and in the GCC.'

'EDC will continue to support its members by opening doors to explore other exporting markets through international exhibitions,' he added.-TradeArabia News Service