Here are some of the most important trade shows in Europe (and other parts of the world). It is a good opportunity to learn about industry trend in Europe and obtain market feedback on your products, as well as for establishing buyer contacts with major retailers and distributors.
Spring Fair was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976 and is one of the UK’s No.1 trade shows for gift and home products. Visitors include European high-end retailers, 90% of whom have placed orders as a result of visiting the Fair. (last updated in April 2018)
Website: https://www.springfair.com/
This is a world leading Home trade show. The exhibitors come from 89 countries and 81 per cent of all exhibitors from outside Germany. In total, 134,600 buyers from 168 countries visited in 2018. The top ten visitor nations after Germany were Italy, China, France, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Korea and Switzerland. (last updated in April 2018)
Website: https://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
The exhibitors come from 47 countries and over a third of all exhibitors are from outside the US. Around 99% of key U.S. Housewares buyers attend every year. More than 8,000 International Attendees visit from 130 countries.
Website: https://www.housewares.org/show/
The largest sourcing event in Hong Kong and visitors come from some 130 countries. It covers gifts, premiums, housewares, kitchen & dining, lifestyle products, toys & games, and stationary.