Market Overview

Destination Overview Section

Destination Overview

Why East India (Bihar)?

Patna, the capital of Bihar in East India, serves as an ideal location for the East India Wood & Hardware Expo 2025 due to several reasons:

Strategic Location

Patna’s central location in Bihar and its proximity to key wood-producing regions make it easily accessible for participants from across East India. Its well-connected transportation network, including rail, road, and air routes, facilitates the movement of exhibitors, attendees, and equipment.

Infrastructure Facilities

Patna offers modern exhibition venues like Gandhi Maidan, conference facilities, and accommodation options to support large-scale events like the expo. The city provides the necessary infrastructure for showcasing products, conducting seminars, and hosting networking sessions.

Market Potential

Bihar, with its rapidly growing economy, offers a substantial market for wood-based products. The expo in Patna provides a platform for industry players to showcase their latest innovations, connect with potential buyers, and tap into the region’s burgeoning demand for furniture, interior design, and building materials.

Industrial Hub

Bihar is an emerging industrial hub in the wood sector, with 2,272 licensed sawmills, 279 veneer mills, and 142 plywood industries. The presence of these manufacturing units creates a conducive environment for hosting an expo focused on woodworking and hardware industries.

Policy Support

The Bihar Wood Based Industries Investment Promotion Policy, 2020, encourages technology upgrades, waste reduction, and skill development, fostering a positive business ecosystem for wood-based industries and attracting investors and entrepreneurs.

Networking Opportunities

Patna’s status as a growing business hub ensures a diverse mix of participants, including manufacturers, distributors, traders, and industry experts. The expo provides an ideal platform for networking, forging partnerships, and exploring new business opportunities within the wood and hardware sectors.

Bihar’s booming real estate and infrastructure sectors are fuelling demand for wood-related products, including Furniture, Interior design services, Woodworking machinery, Tools, and Allied products. As Bihar continues to develop, the market for wood products and interior design is expected to flourish, attracting investors and entrepreneurs. This growth has opened doors for new entrepreneurs and startups, driven by Rapid infrastructure development, surging real estate construction, increased demand for modern furniture and interior design, and expanding construction activities. The state’s growth presents a promising future for the wood industry, with potential for expansion and diversification. The Bihar Wood-Based Industries Investment Promotion Policy, 2020, aims to:

Promote wood-based industries and artisans
Encourage technology upgrades
Reduce waste and add value
Enhance skills and exports
Generate higher income for entrepreneurs and farmers
Create employment opportunities

This policy will:

Attract investments
Foster a positive business ecosystem
Improve existing sawmills, veneer, plywood, and furniture units
Support expansion, diversification, modernization, and technology upgradesBy doing so, the policy will boost the wood industry in Bihar, making it more competitive and sustainable.