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Best Trade Shows for Retailers Around the World
Best Trade Shows for Retailers Around the World
Trade shows are excellent spaces to focus on sourcing, networking, lead generation, and more. Expos are where industry leaders determine and define trends, and professionals learn more about their industry before adding new products to their inventory. With this in mind, Adventa has made the ultimate list of international trade exhibitions that provide retailers with excellent SKU opportunities and much, much more.
22 Best Trade Expos
There are trade exhibitions for almost every industry under the sun, and they’re hosted across the world. This list of trade shows covers many product categories and countries but only includes the best of the best. For each of these expos, we have listed when and where the upcoming trade fair will take place, how many exhibitors will be present, the main product categories, the cost of admission, and how long the trade show has been running. This information will direct you to the expos that suit your needs, whether you’re repping department stores, garden centres or anything in between. Here are the 22 best and biggest trade shows around the world, in no particular order:
Inhorgenta Munich
This international trade show is Europe’s leading platform for jewellery, gemstones and watches. In addition, Inhorgenta Munich offers expert lectures and panel discussions, giving visitors a chance to engage in and learn about emerging industry trends.
When: 21 - 24th February 2025
Where: Trade Fair Center Messe, Munich, Germany
Exhibitors: 730+
Product Categories: Jewellery, gemstones and watches
Cost of admission: Starting from £24.00
Running since: 1974
Canton Fair, Autumn
As one of the biggest trade shows in the world, this impressive fair complex hosts eight shows with 50 exhibition sections. Almost every industry you can think of is represented in the Canton Fair exhibitions in China.
When: 15th October 2024 – 4th November 2024
Where: Canton Fair Complex, Guangdong Province, China
Exhibitors: 26 000+
Product Categories: Varied
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 1957
Gulfood
This fascinating food fair is the world's largest food and beverage sourcing event. Gulfood has always driven creativity and innovation, and in 2024, Gulfood showcased 150,000+ new products from more than 190 countries. This was their biggest year yet, with over 5,500 leading food and beverage companies coming together to chart the way forward with food.
We look forward to the future of this must-attend event.
When: 17 - 21st February 2025
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Exhibitors: 5500+
Product Categories: Food and beverage
Cost of admission: £23.00
Running since: 1987
Intergift
Intergift is an international gift and decoration fair. The majority of visitors are Spanish-speaking but represent over 79 countries. In addition, Intergift allows visitors to engage in workshops, activities, and talks by experts in the field so that they can get first-hand information.
When: 5 - 8th February 2025
Where: Avda. del Partenón, Madrid, Spain
Exhibitors: 840+
Product Categories: Decoration and gifts
Cost of admission: Free to £25.00, depending
Running since: 1979
BETA International
Beta International is the world’s leading equestrian, pet and country trade show.
This year is their 45th year, making this the undisputed place for businesses from across the equestrian world meet to find new products and innovations, catch up with suppliers and network with colleagues.
When: 22 - 23rd September 2024
Where: Naec, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire UK
Exhibitors: 150+
Product Categories: Equestrian, pet and country
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: Over 30 years
MAGIC Las Vegas
MAGIC Las Vegas is a high-energy fashion expo, home to the largest selection of contemporary fashion, sportswear, footwear and accessories. MAGIC prides itself on its platform bringing together retail buyers, media, influencers, and industry thought leaders.
When: 10 - 12th February 2025
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA
Exhibitors: 500+
Product Categories: Fashion, sportswear, footwear, accessories
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 1989
Canadian National Exhibition
The Canadian National Exhibition is so much more than just a fair. With an over 140 year history, CNE hosts between 1.4 to 1.6 million visitors every year. These visitors come to the fair for the ultimate shopping experience indoors and outdoors, as well as the casino, music shows, gaming garage and more. For professionals, CNE represents growth and innovation.
When: 15th August - 1st September 2025
Where: Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Exhibitors: 700+
Product Categories: Varied
Cost of admission: £20.28+
Running since: 1879
International Tourism & Travel Show
With over 40 conferences, question panels, international cuisine and entertainment, the International Tourism and Travel Show is an excellent opportunity to soak up the freshest takes on tourism and travel.
When: 1 - 3rd November 2024
Where: Palais des Congrès Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Exhibitors: 400+
Product Categories: Travel and tourism
Cost of admission: £10.00
Running since: 1983
Texworld Evolution Paris
This exhibition’s aim is in the name - the focus here is on the evolution and innovation of the textile, fashion and beauty industries. An excellent space for sourcing, Texworld Paris offers a huge selection of products, representative of the best and most enduring trends and brands.
When: 10 - 12th February 2025
Where: Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris, France
Exhibitors: 400+
Product Categories: Fashion, beauty and textiles
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 1997
AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair
One of Asia’s leading food and hospitality fairs, AAHAR offers sourcing professionals an excellent opportunity to explore the produce of global vendors.
When: 5 - 9th March 2025
Where: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Exhibitors: 500+
Product Categories: Food and hospitality
Cost of admission: £3.20
Running since: 1986
International Production & Processing Expo
IPPE centres on the concepts of innovation, education, global reach and networking within the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry. Bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest and greatest products and services to make your business successful, this historic expo is one of the best places to source for the animal food industry.
When: 28 - 30th January 2025
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA
Exhibitors: 1150+
Product Categories: Animal food industry
Cost of admission: £103.00
Running since: 1948
International Food & Drink Event
The IFE is the UK’s leading food and beverage event. So if your organisation is looking for a spring fair that’s closer to home, this is the ideal space to sample and source the latest innovations from over 1500 international and UK suppliers.
When: 17 - 19th March 2025
Where: ExCeL London, London, UK
Exhibitors: 1260+
Product Categories: Food and drinks
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: Over 40 years
Scotland’s Trade Fair
If you’re planning to stock up on your seasonal products, Scotland’s Trade Fair is the place to be. Relatively local, the exhibitors at this fair are from Scotland and other areas of the UK. So if you want to stock local, this trade fair is the perfect place to explore.
When: 19 - 21st January 2025
Where: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland
Exhibitors: 200+
Product Categories: Gift and food
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 1985
Bauma
The world’s leading construction fair, Bauma, is held once every three years. This large-scale exhibition boasts the newest technologies and industry insights and is a must-visit for sourcing professionals in the construction industry. 2025 will see the 34th edition of this World-Leading Trade Fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and the construction industry in general.
When: 7 - 13th April 2025
Where: Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany
Exhibitors: 3000+
Product Categories: Construction
Cost of admission: Starting from £32.00
Running since: 1954
The One Milano
This trade show has modernised its platform by taking its offerings online. Both physical and digital, The One Milano allows vendors to utilise the online market, as well as the networking opportunities that trade shows have traditionally offered.
When: 18 - 21st February 2024
Where: Fiero Milano Rho, Milan, Italy
Exhibitors: 120+
Product Categories: Fashion and footwear
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 1996
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin)
One of the oldest industrial expos in Germany, IFA is well established in the industrial space. IFA offers an exciting and diverse program, with conferences and expert forums, award ceremonies, IFA entertainment, and much more.
When: 5 - 9th September 2025
Where: Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds, Berlin, Germany
Exhibitors: 1800+
Product Categories: Industrial
Cost of admission: Starting from £36.00
Running since: 1924
Dhaka International Trade Fair
Hosted through January to the first week of February every year, Dhaka starts the year off with a bang for the consumer products industry. With a huge variety in the finest local and foreign products, many different industries are able to source products at this event.
When: 1st January - 7th February 2025
Where: Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Exhibitors: 225+
Product Categories: Various consumer products
Cost of admission: £0.50
Running since: 1995
EuroShop
EuroShop is a huge retail fair that takes place in Germany every year, making it no surprise to anyone that their 2026 name is The Global Retail Festival. Focussing on seven major aspects of retail, this expo is the ultimate space to network with and source from the best of the best. They cover shopfitting and store design, retail marketing, expo and event marketing, euroCIS, food service equipment, refrigeration and energy management and finally, lighting.
When: 22 - 26th February 2026
Where: Düsseldorf exhibition halls, Düsseldorf, Germany
Exhibitors: 2200+
Product Categories: Retail
Cost of admission: £50.00
Running since: 1966
CES
This conference claims to be the most influential tech event in the world, making CES a crucial place to be for all consumer electronics retailers. Showcasing manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more, this fair will ensure that your organisation is on the cutting edge.
When: 7 - 10th January 2025
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada, USA
Exhibitors: 4300+
Product Categories: Consumer electronics
Cost of admission: £85.00
Running since: 1967
Note: CES is not open to the general public and is a trade-only event
Spielwarenmesse Nuremberg Toy Fair
Meet key contacts and cultivate relationships with the world's top toy and games manufacturers and suppliers at Spielwarenmesse. This event includes a varied program of events to ensure that you make the most of this excellent business opportunity.
When: 28th January - 1st February 2025
Where: NürnbergMesse GmbH, Messezentrum Nuremberg, Germany
Exhibitors: 2300+
Product Categories: Toys and games
Cost of admission: Starting from £17.00
Running since: 1959
Note: Spielwarenmesse is a specialised trade fair. For this reason, admission tickets can only be purchased if you are a registered trade professional.
National Convenience Show
National Convenience Show is the biggest UK event for the convenience-retailing sector, allowing buyers to see, sample and source the c-store-specific products and services that might not become your next best seller, but will generate additional footfall and increased basket spend. In addition, attendeed gain access to four other co-located shows; Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, which form the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows.
When: 7 - 9th April 2025
Where: National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham
Exhibitors: 1500+
Product Categories: Convenience products
Cost of admission: Free
Running since: 2011
INDX Shows
Organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), INDX Shows offer a number of must-attend events for buyers in the retail sector. Whether you’re in sports and leisure, furniture or anything in between, INDX will have the show for you.
INDX Shows make it easy for retailers to discover top products. These shows offer expertly curated selections that are both commercially sound and forward-thinking. That said, we are unable to share the information of when and where these shows will be, as several run through the year. Check out their website to learn more.