The MUST-ATTEND event connecting
buyers and sellers in the South African and
African Halal economy
CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS TO CHAMPION THE SOUTH AFRICAN AND AFRICAN HALAL ECONOMY
THE HALAL ECONOMY: PLAYING A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN GLOBAL TRADE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE
Halal products and services have now evolved from an ‘exclusive’ or ‘select’ marketplace for cultural and religious reasons into a global movement and lifestyle incorporating major economic sectors.
Thanks to its vibrant Muslim community, South Africa is set to become a leading producer of Halal products worldwide. Being the largest exporter of Halal product into Africa and recognised as the key gateway supplier to African Halaal markets, South Africa will no doubt be a material contributor to the global Halal Economy which is estimated to be worth $3.2 trillion by 2024, according to the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) 2021 Report.
In addition, South Africa boasts a comprehensive Halal certification programme and about half of all retail food and beverage products by volume are Halal certified.
The Halal International Trade Expo is Africa’s MUST-ATTEND event that provides the tools, insights and contacts for buyers and sellers shaping their commercial strategies for the in the South African and African Halal economy.
The event will showcase major projects underway boosting Africa’s Halal industry including AfCFTA (Africa Continental Free Trade Area) and will give exhibitors direct access to serious buyers in a thriving market and visitors an opportunity to cultivate new relationships and meet suppliers.
Food & beverage
Banking, financial services & insurance
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals
Modest fashion
Travel & tourism
WHO WILL ATTEND?
REGULATORY
- Certification Bodies
- Regulatory / Government Authorities
- Standards Boards
- Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs)
- Associations
- Media
- Academia
SELLERS:
EXPORTERS / MANUFACTURERS
Producers / suppliers / service providers and manufacturers of the following Halaal products and services:
- Food & beverage
- Beauty & cosmetics
- Lifestyle
- Hospitality
- Textiles
- Trade finance and services, banking /
financial / insurance services and
institutions - Health care & pharmaceuticals;
- Travel, tourism & hospitality
Modest fashion and lifestyle - Agri Processing
- Islamic banking & finance
BUYERS:
IMPORTERS / RESELLERS / AGENTS
Procurement / purchasing representatives,
influencers, agents and distributors:
- Largest Hotels as well as mid-market guest houses / B&Bs, Global Retailers
- Small Independent Stores
- Importers and distributors, large supermarket chains, local and international tour operators and travel agents, local and international whole salers and retailers
WHY EXHIBIT?
EXHIBITORS:
EXPORTERS / MANUFACTURERS
- Meet new and existing customers, prospects, agents and distributors and access local, continental international
Halal markets. - Share best export and distribution practices such as navigating the logistics and infrastructure landscape, certification requirements, buy-national regulations and exchange controls.
- Understand the importance of and Halal certification options: with both local and global recognition and compliance
- Meet new and existing customers
- Prospects, agents and distributors
- Access local, continental and international Halal markets
- Share best import and distribution practises
- Understanding exchange controls, access to markets and barriers to trade
- Understanding the importance of global and local halal certification and compliance
BUYERS:
IMPORTERS / RESELLERS / AGENTS
- Identify new product and service opportunities
- Expand their product offering
- Develop new collaborative
partnerships ie: skills transfer, manufacturing under licence agreements and Joint ventures - Understanding business nuances
INFLUENCERS
- Collaborate with global players to drive the halaal economy forward
- Brand exposure
Access to international halaal - exhibitors and buyers ne one platform
Why visiting will benefit you and your business
The inaugural Halal International Trade Expo will take place from 19 – 21 June 2022, and aims to connect a huge cross section of the Halal economy to an African base. By taking place at Africa Trade Week in South Africa, countless networking opportunities are on offer at this premium B2B event. SAITEX and Africa’s Big 7 trade shows are running simultaneously – allowing trade buyers a massive sourcing opportunity across food and finished goods. The expo provides a safe environment for industry professionals can meet new suppliers, discover innovative products, learn from industry experts, and be ready for the post Covid-19 world.
PRODUCTS ON SHOW
Food & beverage
Banking, financial services & insurance
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals
Modest fashion
Travel & tourism
Why visiting will benefit you and your business
- Retail buyers (Halal compliance / halal category)
- Independent store owners and managers
- Halal food producers
- Food exporters
- Halal entrepreneurs / start-ups
- Venue owners
- Hospitality owners
- Fashion buyers
- Halal lifestyle designers (décor, art etc)
- Foreign Mission Representatives
Government Officials
Investors and Development Funding Institutions (DFIs) - and more….
A STRATEGIC LOCATION
The Halal International Trade Expo is colocated with Africa Trade Week, the annual event gathering thousands of South African and pan-African buyers looking to source products and services from a global manufacturing base. The event comprises Africa’s Big 7 and SAITEX.
One of the largest and most established B2B food and beverage trade expos in Africa, AB7 as it is commonly known, draws local and international participation and presents food and beverage buyers one of the best global “in-country” buying opportunities they can access.
www.africabig7.com
SAITEX is the definitive multi-sector trade expo servicing the retail, wholesale and general trade operators in South Africa and Africa.
www.saitexafrica.com
PARTNERS
Member of
Strategic partner
Strategic partner
Media partner
A dedicated team of Account Managers will support sponsors throughout the entire campaign! Contact [email protected] for the event rate card and to finalise your participation today!
For exhibiting, sponsoring, speaking and partnership opportunities contact:
Zaida Enver
E: [email protected]
M: +27 82 555 1049
Brad Hook
E: [email protected]
T: +27 11 783 7250 | M: +27 82 300 9438
