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Event Name: Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes and Leather Rwanda Exhibition
Category: Leather
Event Date: 18 – 20 October, 2023
Frequency: Annual
Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali Roundabout, P.O. Box 6629, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda
Organizer: CNR HOLDING A.Ş. – Darüşşafaka, Büyükdere Cd. No:257, Nurol Plaza, A Blok Kat: 16 34498 Sarıyer / Istanbul, Turkey
Phone: +90 (212) 706 99 60
Email: intsales[at]cnr.net
Timings: 10:00 AM – 19:00 PM
Tickets: Buy Online!
Gateway to Africa – Shoes and Leather Rwanda 2023: About
Leaders of the ready to wear, shoes, and leather industry gather together at Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes & Leather Exhibition between October 18 – 20, 2023. Taking place in Rwanda, called the Switzerland of Africa, with its ever-growing number of exhibitors and visitors, Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes & Leather Exhibition adds significance to the industry as an ideal trade platform that industry leaders prefer to reach their target markets and contact professional buyers.
The Right Place with A Multitude of Advantages for African Buyers
Rwanda, called “the Switzerland of Africa”, is a unique attraction and ideal location for exhibitors and visitors because:
- It is the world’s 9th safest country for tourists according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
- It is the 2nd safest country in Africa to do business easily with according to the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020 by the World Bank
- The Republic of Rwanda enables most of the African countries to travel visa-free and many countries via border gate visa
Why Should I Exhibit at Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes & Leather Exhibition?
- The leather sector plays a major role in the Africa’s global economy, with an estimated global trade value of approximately $100 billion per year.
- Meet with amazing African designers who create high-end fashion for the entire world market. Partner with African counterparts and enjoy the creativity of international “Fashion made in Africa”.
- Meet African and international industry players, explore partnerships and business opportunities to build long-term partnerships. Be a member of decision-makers of the sector.
- Fashion is big business in Africa as well: the combined apparel and footwear market in sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be worth US$ 31 billion.
- Fashion retail is still at a very early stage in sub-Saharan Africa: Africa’s retail environments are some of the toughest in the world, given that 95% of the landscape is still made up of traditional trade outlets.
- The African continent accounts for only about 16% of the vast global textiles market, valued at $1.9 trillion in 2021, while Asia-Pacific accounts for almost 60%.
- Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes & Leather Exhibition expects many exhibitors from East Africa, the Middle East and Asia and about 3,500 wholesalers, retailers, chains, manufacturers and dealers from East and Central Africa.
- In 2050, the global clothing sales are anticipated to exceed 160 million tonnes, driven by market expansions in Asia and Africa, more than 3 times the amount of clothing sold now.
Exhibitors Profile:
Africa, with a population of 1 billion and 340 million people, is anticipated to reach 1 billion and 700 million with an increase of 25.9 percent in 2030. The continent stands out as a significant market gaining importance worldwide each passing day.
Footwear Manufacturers
- Women’s Footwear
- Men’s Footwear
- Children’s Footwear
- Sports Shoes and Sneakers
- Slippers
- Safety Footwear
- Military Footwear
Leathercraft Manufacturers
- Purses & Bags
- Wallets
- Belts
- Travel Bags
Agencies: Shoes and Leather Rwanda 2023
Industrial Institutions
- Footwear
- Leathercraft
- Foundations
- Federations
- Associations and Chambers
Why Visit?
Experience everything on the ready to wear, shoes, and leather industry in Rwanda, the Switzerland of Africa. Companies from all over the world, various events, state-of-the-art products, and innovative approaches will be present at the foremost exhibition dedicated to the industry, Gateway to Africa – Ready to Wear, Shoes and Leather Exhibition.
- New and Unique Designs
- Hundreds of Suppliers
- Wide Range of Products
- Reasonable Trade Prices
- New Business Connections
- World-Renowned Designers
- All the Ready to Wear, Shoes and Leather Categories from A to Z
- Distinct Sectoral and Academic Events
Shoes and Leather Rwanda 2023: Visitor Profile
Gateway to Africa brings together decision-buyers from almost each sector in 54 African countries for an efficient trade. Unlocking business agreements between global companies and public and private sector buyers from Africa, the event will host bilateral B2B meetings.
- Importers
- Manufacturers & Producers
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Buyers
- Governmental Institutions
- Associations
- Unions
- State-Owned Enterprises
- Agencies
- Federations
