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With the goal of contributing significantly to the
commercial objectives of the carpet industry, the
fair will showcase machine-made carpets, rugs and
mats, prayer rug varieties, textile floor coverings
(wall-to-wall), fibers, yarns, textiles, textile
machinery, and accessories.
Numerous international visitors from the United
Arab Emirates, Germany, Iraq, Egypt, Libya, the
United Kingdom, Bulgaria, France, Australia, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, South Korea,
Russia, Malaysia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and
Kenya are expected to attend the fair.
Strong Brands of
the Carpet Industry
will Convene in
Gaziantep
Gaziantep Carpet Fair will take place
at Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center
(OFM) between May 28-31, 2024.
Gaziantep, the capital of the carpet industry
is preparing to host the Gaziantep Carpet Fair
for the first time this year. Organized by Tüyap
Exhibitions Group in cooperation with the Gaziantep
Chamber of Commerce and supported by Gaziantep
Governorship, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality,
Southeastern Anatolia Carpet Exporters’ Association
(GAHİB), and Gaziantep Carpet and Weavers
Chamber,. The fair taking place at the
Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM) from May
28 to 31, 2024.
Showcasing Gaziantep’s Potential to the World
Ilhan Ersözlü, General Manager of Tüyap Exhibitions
Group, emphasized Gaziantep’s global leadership
in machine-made carpet production and exports,
stating, “Such potential needs to be better known
worldwide and in our country. We believe that our
fair, to be held for the first time this year, will make
a significant impact. We will feature the entire
spectrum of the sector, from handmade carpets to
woven floor coverings and prayer rug varieties.”
Tuncay Yıldırım, Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, expressed
excitement and optimism for the Gaziantep Carpet
Fair, stating that the carpet sector is at the forefront
of Gaziantep’s economy. Yıldırım said, “Gaziantep,
with a strong production infrastructure and market
share that determines global carpet fashion, is
preparing to host the world carpet industry from
May 28 to 31. It is exciting that representatives of
the industry from all over the world will come to
our city for the Gaziantep Carpet Fair. This fair,
which will undoubtedly provide great benefits for
our companies to strengthen existing business
connections and establish new ones, will also
contribute positively to the recovery of our region,
which has been severely affected by the earthquakes
on February 6. We invite all sector representatives
to Gaziantep on May 28.
$3 Billion Carpet Export
The global trade volume of the carpet industry
has reached $17.2 billion. Turkey conducts
approximately $3 billion worth of carpet exports
to 117 countries. Turkey ranks second in all types
of carpets worldwide and first in machine-made
carpet production. The top 10 countries to which
exports are made include the United States (45%),
Iraq, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United
Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Russia, and
Kazakhstan. The Gaziantep Carpet Fair will be open
for visits from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on May 28-30,
2024, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on May 31, 2024.
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