Lumbini Expo-2023, International Trade Fair
Lumbini Expo-2023, International Trade Fair, for the development of trade, industries, agriculture, tourism, technology & service will commence from 2023, 21th December 2023 to 3nd January 2024 at Butwal, Nepal. After the grand success of Lumbini Expo 2009, 2012, 2015 & 2018 with five hundred thousand footfall and turnover of three hundred million rupees, we are back again with the biggest exhibition of 2023 with more than 450 national and 50 International Participants. This fair is an ideal platform to exhibit new and existing products and services, display, sell the indigenous and foreign products and discuss about the business & investment possibilities in the nation. Hence Lumbini Expo’23 promises a very lucrative opportunity for the exhibitors to expand and diversify their market throughout the country and abroad through direct exposure of their products and services to the potential importers, distributors, agents and end-users.
Rupandehi Chamber of Commerce (RCC), a social organization established with an objective of the welfare of Traders and Industrialists was established one and half decade ago. RCC with its various branches and sub committees is actively involved in the modernization and specification of the trade in the region. It helps to bridge the gap between the traders and government bodies where they can discuss their problems and its solution.
Butwal city is centrally located and also known as business capital of Nepal. Having linked to Indian border and link of road it is a fertile land for various kind of business. Being attached to the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and with all the advantage to set up the businesses we are all determined that soon butwal will be the international standard trading hub of Nepal.
Objectives:
a) Main Objective:
The main objective & theme of this trade fair is “To promote Butwal city as a international business hub of Nepal” It aims to make Butwal a trading point for inflow and outflow of goods for international market.
b) Specific Objectives:
- To introduce the producer companies and their consumers under single roof.
- To develop excellent direct contacts through consumers – producers meet.
- To promote cottage, small, medium and large industries.
- To explore new foreign markets for export promotion.
- To introduce new products & services in this region.
- To organize B2B meetings for new business opportunities.
- To bridge the technology transfer.
- To provide a proper platform for exporters-importers meet for mutual benefits.
- To promote commercialization of Agriculture & Herbal Products.
- To promote sales of products, technology & services.
- To explore market feasibility and development
- To conduct buyer- seller meet between stakeholders for the trade opportunities
Rationale of the International Trade Fair:
The local economy will foster, if a trade fair consisting of different sectors like FMCG, garments& footwear, handicrafts, building & construction, electronics &electrical, Liquor, agriculture & herbal, pharmaceuticals & medical, hydro–power, tourism, health, education, IT & BPO, water resources, leather & leather products, new technology/equipment, household goods, gift items/cosmetics, furniture & fixture, auto & auto parts with latest models of two wheelers and four wheelers can be organized under one roof.
Though the services, goods and equipment are abundantly available in the market, free, unbiased, reliable and latest technological information rendered by the producer is not accessible. Thus, if the producers i.e goods& service manufacturers and their consumers can be brought under one roof, this gap between the producers and consumers can be eliminated. The consumers will get direct information from their producers, so that they can find the right product from the market.
Similarly, the exhibition will be helpful for sustainable economic growth and development of Nepal through the market expansion & promotion of their products. The Foreign merchandiser can directly interact with the Nepalese consumers and can calculate the actual demand of the market. The investment and scope on Nepalese market can be evaluated which will again boom the International Trade. The Nepalese business counterparts can also benefit from the trade fair by availing the products rendered by the International business personals. The layman farmers, sprouting students and small scale business personals from Nepal who are unable to visit abroad to take advantage of foreign products and foreign market can meet their demand on their own country and own land.
Date and Venue
Opening Ceremony :- 21th December, 2023
Closing Ceremony :- 3rd January, 2024
Venue :- Butwal Mandap (Exhibition Ground), Butwal
Exhibitor Profile:
- Product / Manufacturing Sector
1) Agro based industry
2) Hydropower
3) FMCG
4) Construction & Building Materials
5) Auto and Auto Parts
6) Information Technology
7) Electronics and Electrical
8) Textile and Garments
9) Leather and Leather Products
10) Herbs and NTFP
11) Handicrafts
12) Liquors and Beverages
13) Jute and Plastic Products
14) Furniture& Furnishing
15) Paper Products
16) Toys and Games
17) Medical/Pharmaceuticals
18) Jewellery & Gems
B. Service Sector
Health BPO Education
Tourism Bank Insurance
Airlines
Number of Exhibiting Stalls :
National Participants 450 Stalls
International Participants 50 Stalls
Target Groups:
- Businessmen – General Public
- Students – Farmers
- Tourists – Professionals
- Policy Makers
Expected Number of Visitors:
It is expected that more than 10,00,000 visitors will visit the fourteen- day trade fair.