PolymPart: The latest figures from the VDMA have revealed that German exports of plastics and rubber machinery to the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reached a value of nearly 64 million Euro in 2017.
Compared to the previous year, however, total overall exports were down by 31 per cent.
The highest share of the shipments, accounting for 38 percent, is taken by Saudi Arabia, followed by the United Arab Emirates (31 percent) and Oman (18 percent).
The region is recognised as an important market for the 50 German exhibitors that are participating on the country’s pavilion during Arabplast event, taking place from 5 – 8 January 2019.
Source: https://www.mideastplast.com/news/saudi-arabia-takes-biggest-share-of-german-plastics-machiner/