Ceramic Expo Bangladesh 2022 Getway to Explore Ceramic World
In today’s globalised world, trade is considered the lifeline of a nation. Not only does it contribute to flourishing an economy, but it a so allows cultural integration promoting enrichment and development at both micro and macro level. It allows for technology transfer, presenting the nations lagging behind with opportunity to gain momentum for attaining growth. And the global community acknowledging its significance and impact has devised various tactics to encourage trade. To this end, international exhibitions have proved to be one of the most fruitful approaches time and again. The international community lauds and celebrates such exhibitions that bring industrialists from different corners of the globe onto a common platform, for a common purpose, promoting trade. In Bangladesh, the ceramic industry is one of the burgeoning manufacturing sectors. As the country experiences steady economic growth and urbanisation, the local demand for ceramic products too continues to grow. Catering to 75 per cent of the local demand, the sector also exports quality products to many countries, thanks to its exquisite designs and multifarious functionalities. The industry has seen production growth of 200 per cent in the past 10 years. The growth trend is an indication of the industry’s potential to be one of the top foreign exchange earners in the country. The total investment, both local and international, in the sector is about US$1.58 billion with tiles accounting for 62 per cent, tableware 23 per cent and sanitaryware 15 per cent of the share respectively. The ceramic sector has made a significant contribution to the country’s GDP with exports worth over US$50 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Even though this export level is owed to the high-quality products manufactured here in Bangladesh, it is also owing to the flexibility in Minimum Order Quantity, capability to export in bulks and the GSP facilities that Bangladesh enjoys. The industry has seen production growth of 200 per cent in the past 10 years. The total investment, both local and international, in the sector is about US$1.58 billion with exports worth over US$50 million in the fiscal year 2020-21. Bangladesh ceramics have touched the lives of many high-profile users. It has carved its place in the Buckingham Palace of the Great Britain, the British Parliament, the Presidential Palaces of India and Pakistan, the Royal Palace of Bhutan and many more. Our global buyers from different parts of the world are: USA: Crate&Barrel, Libbey, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Michael Aram, 10 Strawberry Street UK: Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Portmeirion Group, Rosenthal, Goodfellows, Churchill, waitrose, Sophie Conran, Jersey Pottery, John Lewis EUROPE: ZARA Home, Monoprix, Villeroy & Boch, XXXLUTZ, loria, Rosendahl, LPP, Habitat, Taitu, H&M, Kasanova, Migros, Schonhuber Franchi Asia: Noritake, Good Earth, DLF, ICA, Pure, Westside, INV Home Currently Bangladesh exports to over 50 countries, which are: The USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russian Federation, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Libya, Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Qatar, Oman, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, the Maldives, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Argentina, Chili, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Bangladesh is exploring beyond the traditional usage of ceramics and tapping into a much wider array of applications, namely Advanced Ceramics. The value-added features of Advanced Ceramics allow it to be used to address issues like energy conservation, water purification, electronic and biomedical applications. Companies and universities are coming together getting deep into research and development to explore the potential of advanced ceramics as global market for these products is experiencing a high growth momentum which comes as an opportunity for the ceramics community. But to make use of this, it is essential to be exposec to the modern cutting-edge technologies used in production It is important to transfer technology on a global scale to meet the burgeoning demand for ceramics in all its forms. And to promote technology transfer and improve global trade performance, several international ceramic expos are held around the world. Advanced ceramics is also being manufactured on a mass scale which has a lot of potential not only in the markets but also in the lives of people. The 3rd edition of the state-of-the-art international trade fair and B2B platform for ceramic industries around the world, Ceramic Expo Bangladesh-2022 is scheduled to take place from 24-26 November 2022. This year the expo will be bigger and cover four halls of International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCBI on Purbachal Expressway, Dhaka. Living up to its motto ‘Gateway to Explore Ceramics World’, the Ceramic Expo offers just that to the industry. It attracts an impressive gathering of international manufacturers, suppliers, experts and delegates promoting trade. This year the expo will host 120 exhibitors from 20 countries who will showcase their finest ceramic products and top-tier technology emerging in the world of ceramics. Some 200 hosted buyers and 150 brands from both home and abroad will participate and about 500 delegates are expected to join from different parts of the world. Industry leaders like Akij, Sheltech, DBL, Stella, Mir, DLT, SACMI, CBC, Shinepukur, FARR, ABG, Astral, Bridge Chemie, Foshan, Floorex, Modena Technology, Monte Bianco, NJC, and Torrecid will showcase tiles, sanitaryware, tableware, advanced ceramics and machinery. There will be multiple insightful seminars and B2B meetings among local and international delegates on the advancement and potential of ceramics globally. In the next five years, about 20 new companies are in the pipeline to be introduced to this rapidly growing sector. Export is predicted to rise up to around US$100 million and investment will grow to become US$1.0 billion. The future of the ceramic sector in Bangladesh looks very promising in the coming years. Special investment is being made to enhance the skill-set of the workers involved in the ceramic sector. The use of modern technology also keeps on growing and so does the procurement of quality raw materials. Advanced ceramics is also being manufactured on a mass scale which has a lot of potential not only in the
7 Ceramic Events worldwide
The Ceramic exposure and trade fair events across the globe have always been the best mean to interconnect the ceramic verse. The expos are usually a few days long, and as seen in Bangladesh and globally, they are jam packed with buyers, industrialists, business officials, architects and real estate personnel, along with visitors who are enthusiasts. The stalls are local and international businesses showcasing the best and the latest. Visitor count in such an event can reach up to and beyond 20k in Bangladesh, and in China, we’ve seen that number reach six figures. Expos bring about an infusion and adds to the dynamics of the market. The world becomes smaller under one roof, the market gets bigger as global companies collaborate, thus enriching the market place. To name a few of these impactful events, here are noteworthy 7 from around the world: Asean Ceramics (11-13 December, 2024) The 2024 Asean Ceramics exhibition is coming up on the 11th of December and will end on the 13th. It will be hosted at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh city of Vietnam and will showcase the latest technology, advanced Ceramics, technology used in the manufacturing process, and much more. Asean Ceramics Exhibition had 3000 visitors in 2023, had 200 brands participating, and had more than 200 delegates for the conference. The event was a grand one and a sizable networking hub. Indian Ceramics Asia (5-7 March, 2025) Centered around ceramics and bricks, Indian Ceramics Asia in Gujrat is a one of a kind annual event that brings in key players from around the world. We’ve seen one of the events being hosted at the Helipad Exhibition Centre of Gandhinagar, Gujrat, on 6th March 2025 and continued till the 7th March. The 17th annual event in 2023 was three days long as usual and had 100 companies from 11 countries catering to 6440 visitors. Visitor count for 2024 event was 8200 approx. and there were more than 200 exhibitors. Indian Ceramics Asia is a B2B platform that harbors suppliers and buyers of raw materials and machineries. This event is the ground for two events jointly taking place: India Brick and Roof Tiles Expo and Engineering and Technical Ceramics Exhibition. Indian Ceramics Asia also featured workshops, seminars, and discussions from esteemed Indian officials who talked about improving and increasing trained labour force in India, innovative solutions for the energy and raw material crisis, waste disposal technology, and much more. Foshan Uniceramics Expo (18-22 April, 2025) With over a 100,000 sq.m of exhibition space and 1200 exhibitors, Foshan Uniceramics Expo is a spectacular joint event in Foshan, China, and a leading event in Asia as well. The event welcomes some 150,000 visitors each year, as the two Expos collaborate- Technology Expo and Ceramics Expo. Going through the array of companies lined up at one of the expos, one could see abundance of ceramic tiles, some of Italian and Spanish origin. Products with wear resistance and antique features were also amongst the catalogue of participating companies. SACMI displayed the latest technology in their allocated space, playing an integral role at the event. Asian largest Expo and an esteemed event, Foshan Uniceramics Expo is ever-growing. Ceramic Expo USA (April 28– 30, 2025) USA have had a substantial contribution to global ceramics and the Michigan Expo is a great place to see a cluster of it. Technical ceramics and innovation, both unleashes at this event, highlighting machineries and technology for efficiency and growth and connecting engineers with state of the arts equipment. Product developers and engineers connect with businesses at the event, and it turns to a buzzing ground. North America’s leading technical ceramics exhibitions and conference, Ceramic Expo is held at Michigan, USA, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Exhibitors such as Bosch, Lithoz, Fiven, among others, participate in the event. Besides finding the latest technology at the event, a visitor goes through an immersive experience where they get to learn from experts, do face to face meetings and much more. Ceramics China (18-21 June, 2025) Another grand event, an expo that welcomes a whopping 80,000 visitors every year, is the Ceramics China, hosted in 2023 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. The event fosters ‘new’ when it comes to technology and materials for the manufacturing process , and encompasses elite high end companies within its body. The 38th edition of this event aims to gather global innovations for a holistic development of the industry. Other focal points include new generation hydrogen hybrid combustion technology, waste heat recycling technology, AI visual technology, industrial robotics, and much more. The permeability of participating in such an event depends on awe so many factors. The event allows a lions share of its space to machines and spare parts, accounting to 45% of exhibitors. Visitors from beyond borders attend the event adding up to 9.2% of the entire visitor count. CERAMIC EXPO Bangladesh (27-30 November, 2025) 4th Edition of CERAMIC EXPO Bangladesh-2025 is an international exhibition on the global ceramic industry will held in Bangladesh. It brings the local and international manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers of ceramics and related products onto a single platform to showcase their achievements earned through creative entrepreneurship and hard work, to the world. The Expo will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), at the Expo Zone (Tent Hall) from 27th November to 30th November 2025. The international exhibition is expected to be attended by representatives of more than 300 global brands, manufacturers, and suppliers of ceramic raw materials and machinery from 25 countries. Bangladesh, being a high-quality producer of ceramics and having skilled manpower, low labour cost, and sufficient supply of Sulphur-free natural gas, is perfectly placed to be a strategic partner in the production and supply of ceramic goods on a global scale. As a result, the Expo creates ample scope for foreign ceramic manufacturers, buyers, and investors to explore and invest in the
