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10/08/2006
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A unique and essential gathering
On January 2006, SAFI takes the next step forward: bringing together every aspect of home furnishings for an event that is both top quality and resolutely international. The way is now open for a gathering in Paris at the end of January for markets in the home sector.
Professional buyers: 76,249 (excluding institutions and repeat-visits)
French: + 5%* (49,246)
Foreign: + 16%* (27,003)
Journalists : 2990
*EVOLUTION JAN06/JAN05
Distribution by Continent
European Union +13%*
Western Europe +7%*
Asia +28%*
North America +18%*
Middle East +16%*
Africa +37%*
Eastern Europe +41%*
Océania +15%*
Latin America +38%*
Buyer morale is on the rise: increased average purchasing budget with more time spent at the show.
As a rule, their selection focussed on what was exclusive and different at MAISON&OBJE: top-notch products with unique features, luxurious materials, and perfectly finished, highly creative products with strong added value. This session was marked by the powerful return of North American buyers but also by the increase in importance of Eastern Europe and Latin America. Concerning Asia, we notice a steady and strong rise from Japan and from South Korea.
Top ten world
Buyers evolution by country
1. Italy -1%*
2. Belgium +16%*
3. Great Britain +11%*
4. Germany +26%*
5. Japan +39%*
6. Spain +24%*
7. Switzerland +5%*
8. USA +16%*
9. Netherlands +20%*
10. Portugal +2%*
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(Fonte de informação: Maison Objet Presse)
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