São Paulo – The 16 Brazilian companies to participate in the 15th edition of the United Arab Emirates International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC), in Dubai, expect revenues of at least US$ 2.5 million with the export of dentistry products. The event, to take place from February 1st to 3rd, is the most important in the sector to be promoted in the Middle East.
According to Tarso Evangelista, Intelligence Coordinator at the Brazilian Association of the Industry of Medical, Dental, Hospital and Laboratory Articles and Equipment (Abimo), the value may rise after the three days of the fair. "This estimate is based on the opinions of businessmen. We regularly monitor companies based on their sales. We hope that expectations may be exceeded after the event," he said.
According to the executive, most of the companies to visit the fair have been to previous editions of the AEEDC. "They already have distributors and are prospecting new clients," he said. The companies should take products like dentistry material, products, components and offices, including chairs and lighting fixtures, as well as anaesthetic, material for fillings, dental devices and prosthetics, among others.
The Emirates are among the main buyers of Brazilian dentistry products. The list also includes Egypt, Germany, the United States, Venezuela and Mexico. "The Arab world is the most dynamic and fastest growing worldwide. In the dentistry sector, we have a differential. The Brazilian material is recognised for its quality, European and American standard, though at a more competitive price," said Evangelista. Among the highlights produced in Brazil are products for whitening and implants.
In 2010, Brazil exported US$ 614 million in products for the dentistry sector. For 2011, the growth expected is 10% to 12% over this value.
*Translated by Mark Ament
