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Due to Southeast Asia's growing position and global dominance in ceramics manufacturing, as well as the importance of the ASEAN Ceramics event in the international events calendar, particularly for businesses in Vietnam, the exhibition has witnessed rapid growth and increased investment.g in the last 3 years.
The ASEAN Ceramics 2017 event saw a 40% increase in scale compared to the previous edition, largely due to a rise in the number of participating companies showcasing new technologies in digital printing, energy efficiency, and material sourcing. Delegations from the UK, China, Italy, and Germany also decided to expand their participation in the event, following a new global growth trend from India, France, and Türkiye.
Each ASEAN Ceramics event marks a significant milestone in the development of the exhibition and conference held concurrently in Bangkok. The exhibition has evolved from a primary Southeast Asian event for ceramics manufacturers to a larger-scale Asian business platform, with the highest growth in visitor numbers coming from Bangladesh, the Far East, India, Sri Lanka, and China, but Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia consistently lead in attendance.
The ASEAN Ceramics Exhibition and Conference 2017 was held from August 31st to September 2nd at the BITEC International Exhibition Centre, Bangkok. This year, the exhibition moved to Building 101 at BITEC, which boasts excellent facilities and is located right next to the bridge leading to the city's newly constructed Skytrain station.
The previous ASEAN Ceramics Exhibition and Conference attracted 234 exhibitors from 29 countries and trade visitors from 36 countries, mainly from Asia, with the largest number of attendees coming from Vietnam, followed by India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Brunei, Philippines, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Held in Bangkok, the ASEAN Ceramics Exhibition enjoys an ideal geographical location in the heart of Southeast Asia, providing direct access to South Asian, Central Asian, and Far Eastern markets unmatched anywhere else in Asia, coupled with easy entry procedures and reasonable travel costs. ASEAN Ceramics also boasts the highest attendance rate of exhibitors and exhibitors, representing 47 countries in the two most recent editions, with an average international participation rate of 82%.
"Climate change in Europe has also helped boost investment and competition in the region as companies seek to expand into new markets. Advantageous exchange rates, high-quality production, and low domestic demand have created positive incentives for businesses to enter Asia, and this has been reflected in recent trends, not only in Vietnam."Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, President of the Thai Ceramics Association and organizer of the International Conference on Traditional and High-End Ceramics, stated.
"The fact that China's costs and market barriers continue to rise is driving European investors toward the East, and with all the ASEAN demand for materials and technology increasing, it's no surprise that the ASEAN Ceramics 2017 is expected to be the most successful event in its history, as it was created to serve the markets in Southeast Asia in particular. Furthermore, Thailand exported a significant amount of ceramics worth up to US$784 million last year and is now boosting investment to continue developing this trend and market growth."David Aitken, CEO of Asia Exhibition Services Co., Ltd., the organizer of the ASEAN Ceramics Exhibition, stated.
The ASEAN Ceramics 2017 exhibition received strong support from government agencies including the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), under the Prime Minister's Office; and the Thai Mechanical and Electrical Consultants Association (MECT).)The exhibition and conference are affiliated with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), under the Ministry of Industry. They are also supported by 28 domestic and international trade organizations.
The ASEAN Ceramics Exhibition and Conference is a biennial event held in odd-numbered years, alternating with the Tecnargilla exhibition in Italy (held in even-numbered years). It offers a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their products, services, and technologies in the fields of tiles, sanitary ware, tableware, heavy clay, and other advanced applied ceramics.
To register for the ASEAN Ceramics 2017 event, please contact the organizing committee directly via email.ceramics@aesexhibitions.com, phone number +66 (0) 2207 2412 or visit websitewww.ASEANceramics.com.
