Kuwait Specialty Coffee Expo
معرض الكويت للقهوة المتخصصة
27-28 March 2019, Radisson Blu Hotel
Coffee market in Kuwait
Kuwait registered an average coffeeshop store opening growth rate of 21% since 2003. The number of coffeeshop openings were growing at a normal rate over the years except for 2016 and 2017 where the number of store openings more than doubled to reach 48 coffeeshops in 2016 and 81 coffeeshop openings in 2017. The high coffeeshop opening growth rate registered is contributed to the local specialty coffee brands and outlets opening all over the country.
The rapid outlet growth which was sparked in 2015 had little impact on the market value size growth up until 2017. The market size registered a 60% value growth in 2016 and 76% in 2017 but it is expected to slow down to register a negative growth of 13% by the end of 2018. The drastic increase of stores, brands, and geographical presence around the country drove the market value to achieve the high growth rates. Two main factors contributed to slower growth of the value market size; international brands dominance and maturity in coffee distribution channels and formats.
Exhibition overview
Kuwait Specialty Coffee Expo is in its 1st year and aims at being the leading trade-only event for Kuwait’s café and coffee industry. During this time, the industry has experienced phenomenal growth which looks set to continue with specialty coffee shops now an indelible part of every shopping mall, shopping centers, Fuel stations, high street and community throughout the country.
With a strong emphasis on business, exhibitors get a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to trade visitors, largely comprising of independent coffee shop owners, buyers and decision-makers from the multiples and branded chains.
Benefits of exhibting:
- Generate sales and reach key independent and chain buyers
- Strengthen brand awareness and exposure
- Maximize valuable face time with qualified attendees
- Position yourself as a preferential brand within the only dedicated event in Kuwait catering to a specialty market of Coffee
- Engage with a highly targeted audience of independent coffee shop owners and buyers from the multiples and high street chains
- Build brand awareness in this highly competitive and lucrative market
To discuss exhibiting opportunities please contact Manaf Alanezi on +965 55579911 or simply send an email to manaf@CoffeeKuwait.com.
Exhibiting
Exhibitor Profiles
- Barware Accessories
- Coffee & Tea Brewing Equipment
- Espresso Machines
- Roasting Equipment
- Café Furniture
- Café Décor and Art
- Coffee Roasters and Roasted Bean suppliers
- Tea Traders, Suppliers and Exporters
- F & B Training
- Flavours and Syrups
- Franchising Opportunities
- Beverage Packaging Equipment
- Kitchen & Coffee Bar Equipment
- Restaurant Supplies
- Specialty Cafés
- Tableware
- Cafe Consumables
- Industry Trade Publications
- Water Filtration Systems and Bottled Water Suppliers
