Saudi Wood Expo 2026
Saudi Wood Expo 2026 returns in its third edition as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading platform dedicated to the wood industry, carpentry works, furniture manufacturing, and woodworking machinery. Organized by dmg events, the exhibition hosts exhibitors from around the world showcasing the latest solutions for factories, workshops, interior designers, and Saudi contractors.
The Importance of the Exhibition for Saudi Arabia’s Wood Industry
Saudi Arabia is experiencing massive growth in the construction and interior design sectors, driven by major housing developments, the Sakani Program, mega tourism projects, and the opening of thousands of hotels and restaurants. This expansion is generating increasing demand for hardwood, MDF panels, wooden flooring, doors, kitchens, luxury furniture, as well as specialized woodworking and interior finishing machinery.
Date & Venue
The exhibition will take place from September 8 to 10, 2026, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), one of the region’s most advanced exhibition venues. The center offers easy accessibility, spacious parking areas, and live demonstration zones where visitors can experience machinery and technologies firsthand.
Featured Sectors & Products
- Hardwood, softwood, and engineered wood panels (MDF/HDF/Plywood)
- CNC woodworking machines, cutting, and processing equipment
- Wooden doors, windows, and parquet flooring solutions
- Ready-made kitchens and custom cabinetry systems
- Residential, office, and hospitality furniture
- Wood coatings, finishing materials, and varnishes
- Accessories, hinges, fittings, and locking systems
- 3D augmented reality technologies for furniture design
Target Audience
The exhibition targets furniture and kitchen factory owners, major carpentry workshop operators, interior designers, wood importers, procurement managers in real estate and hospitality projects, and interior engineering consultants. It also attracts investors exploring opportunities in locally manufactured furniture, as well as representatives from craft associations and vocational training centers.
Live Demonstration Zone & Workshops
The exhibition features a dedicated “Live Demo” zone showcasing modern CNC machines, woodworking assembly techniques, and advanced artistic finishing processes in real-time. Practical workshops are also presented on contemporary kitchen design, CAD software applications, mass furniture production technologies, and sustainability solutions in the woodworking industry.
The Exhibition’s Role in Localizing Furniture Manufacturing
Saudi Wood Expo supports Vision 2030’s objective of increasing local content in furniture manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises within the sector. The exhibition also highlights financing and training programs offered by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, Monsha’at, and MODON for emerging furniture manufacturers.
Register for Saudi Wood Expo
Pre-registration is free for professional visitors and provides fast-track entry, access to the exhibition app, and the full exhibitor directory. Visit the event’s official website to explore the daily agenda, schedule meetings with exhibitors, and secure the best experience at Saudi Arabia’s largest specialized wood and furniture exhibition.