As global supply chains evolve, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for sourcing, thanks to its diverse industries, low-cost labor and differentiated products. For businesses looking to enhance their sourcing strategies, attending trade shows is a hands-on approach that offers the opportunity to meet potential suppliers, evaluate product quality, and gain valuable market insights, especially for countries like India, where information gaps still persist.
Whether you are sourcing textiles from India, furniture from India, or machinery, this article is to help you navigate the top trade shows in India in 2024, spanning diverse industries. These events will help you discover the potential of India’s manufacturing sectors and build resilient supply chains by diversifying your sourcing base.
🛍️ Multi-Industry Integrated Trade Fairs
- Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show
Dates: September 25-29, 2024
Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Organizer: State Government of Uttar Pradesh, India Exposition Mart Limited
2nd Edition of UPITS brings Uttar Pradesh's and nations finest products to a broader market. It showcases locally manufactured goods in diverse product categories and offers a huge trading platform for B2B and B2C buyers.
Key Stats: 70,000 B2B visitors; 237,000 B2C visitors; 1,914 exhibitors; 500 overseas buyers from over 60 countries
Details: All consumer products (electrical and electronics; apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty & cosmetics; furniture, home décor, kitchen products; agri-produce, spices, and more)
Website: https://upinternationaltradeshow.com/ - India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024
Dates: November 14-27, 2024 (B2B: November 14-18, B2C: November 19-27)
Location: New Delhi
Organizer: India Trade Promotion Organization, Government of India
43rd edition India’s largest integrated trade fair, featuring wide range of product services in B2B and B2C segments. It displays products from diverse industries: automobiles, textiles, garments, household & kitchen appliances, food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, body care & health care products, toys, and more.
Key Stats: 275,000+ visitors, 7,500+ exhibitors
Details: Home décor, furniture, electronics, textiles, health & beauty, food & beverages, and more
👗 Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, Jewelry, Footwear
- IIFJAS 2024 Mumbai
Dates: September 21-24, 2024
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Organizer: Radiaant Unify Limited
17th edition of India’s premier B2B tradeshow for jewellery and accessories industry. It’s also popularly known as the “Face of the Fashion Jewellery Industry of India”.
Key Stats: 11,400+ visitors; 250+ exhibitors; 200,000 new designs & trends
Details: Sterling silver, fashion, CZ, imitation jewelry; raw materials; machinery; packaging; accessories
🪑 Furniture, Home Furnishings & Handicrafts
- 58th IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2024
Dates: October 16-20, 2024
Location: Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR
Organizer: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, Government of India
58th edition of India’s premier international trade fair for handicrafts, featuring over 2,000 product lines and 300+ trends across 14 categories. The IHGF Delhi Fair connects global buyers with Indian manufacturers, offering a comprehensive showcase of home, lifestyle, fashion, furnishing, and furniture products. Organized by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts which is the apex national organization representing over 10,000 handicrafts manufacturers and exports from India.
Key Stats: 3,200+ exhibitors; 2,000+ product lines
Details: Furniture, home décor, eco-friendly products, textiles and apparel, fashion jewelry, gifts, wellness. - WOFX - World Furniture Expo
Dates: December 5-7, 2024
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Industry Focus: Furniture, accessories, fittings, mattresses, decor, and corporate sourcing
Major Industry: Building & Construction, Furniture & Furnishings, Handicrafts
Organizer: ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd.
5th Edition of India’s premier B2B trade show for the furniture and design marketplace. Featuring a wide range of furniture categories and exhibitors from various countries in Asia and Europe, WOFX offers a unique platform for networking and business opportunities. 2024 edition will showcase thematic zones like Avante Grande, Grand Galleria, ASEAN Panorama, States of India Craftsmanship, and Contemporary Designs & Modular Concepts.
Key Stats: 12,000+ professional buyers from 20 countries; 200+ brands from 13 countries
Details: Home, office, outdoor, modular, kids, handcrafted furniture; décor; institutional and school furniture; mattresses
🔧 Machinery, Equipment, Industrial Technology
- Economic Times ACETECH 2024
Dates: October 18-20, 2024 (Bengaluru)
November 14-17, 2024 (Mumbai)
December 12-15, 2024 (New Delhi)
January 24-26, 2025 (Hyderabad)
Location: Multiple Cities (Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad)
Organizer: ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd.
17th Edition of Asia’s largest Architecture, Building Materials and Design Exhibition. It is the third most prestigious show in this industry, and covers wide range of products and technologies in architecture, building materials, art, design, construction technologies, and related sectors.
Key Stats: 870,000+ visitors; 4,100+ exhibitors; 5,500+ brands
Details: Architecture, building materials, lighting, HVAC, automation, security, furniture, plumbing, flooring, glass - Tube India 2024
Dates: November 27-29, 2024
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf India – fully owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
10th Edition of the All-Indian Exhibition & Conference for the Tube and Pipe Industries of India. It is the oldest and largest exhibition for the tube and pipe industry in India, and showcases the latest technologies, materials, and machinery in the sector.
Key Stats: 17,350+ visitors; 400+ exhibitors from 21 countries; country pavilions from Germany, Italy, and Switzerland
Details: Tubes, accessories, manufacturing machinery, process tools, measuring and control technology, testing, and specialist areas. - Wire India 2024
Dates: November 27-29, 2024
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf India – fully owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
9th Edition of the largest exhibition for the wire and cable industry of India. Wire India 2024 is part of the Metal Flow Alliance and showcases the wire manufacturing technologies and materials.
Key Stats: 17,350+ visitors; 400+ exhibitors from 21 countries; country pavilions from Germany, Italy, and Switzerland
Details: Wire machinery, process tools, special wires and cables, measuring and control technology - Paperex South India 2024
Dates: December 5-7, 2024
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Organizer: Hyve India Pvt. Ltd., part of Hyve Group, UK
7th edition of Paperex South India – extension to the world’s largest Paper show – Paperex showcases the latest technologies, machinery and innovations in pulp, paper, and allied industries.
Key Stats: 5000+ trade visitors from 10+ countries including 200+ paper mills across India; 250+ exhibitors from India and overseas
Details: Writing & printing paper, paper products, machinery, automation, waste paper, pulp, packaging, and printing technology
- International Hardware Fair India
Dates: December 6-8, 2024
Location: New Delhi
Organizer: Koelnmesse
Powered by EISENWARENMESSE, 2nd edition of International Hardware Fair India is dedicated to be one-point destination for hardware community to exhibit, promote and trade with Indian and overseas buyers. Eisenwarenmesse also organizes International Hardware Faire Cologne, Germany; Asia-Pacific Sourcing, Colgone, Germany; International Hardware Fair Italy, Bergamo and China International Hardware Show, Shanghai.
Key Stats: 7,500+ visitors, 200+ exhibitors, 15+ innovative product showcase
Details: Hardware and power tools, home and garden improvement, electrical and automotive, DIY supplies
- Bauma Conexpo India 2024
Dates: December 11-14, 2024
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Organizer: Messe München and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and supported by the Ministry of Heavy Industries
Bauma Conexpo India is an international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machinery, and construction vehicles. Organized by Messe München and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and supported by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, this event is a key platform for industry innovation and networking. The 2024 edition will feature over 600 exhibitors from 26 countries, attracting more than 41,000 visitors from 83 nations.
Key Stats: 41,000 visitors from 83 countries; 600+ exhibitors from 26 countries;
Details: Construction, Mining, Machinery
🥫 Food Processing Industry
- World Food India 2024
Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Location: New Delhi
Organizer: Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
Since its inception in 2017, World Food India, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, showcases India's growing role in the global food processing industry. The 2024 edition will focus on sustainable packaging, food irradiation, and plant-based proteins, with dedicated zones for pet food, HoReCa, alcoholic beverages, and post-harvest machinery. This event aims to connect industry leaders and promote innovations across the entire food processing value chain.
Key Stats: 75,000+ visitors; 1,200+ exhibitors; 715 International Buyers from 90 countries;
Details: Food Processing, Cold Chain Storage Solutions, Food Packaging Solutions, Food Processing Equipment, R&D in Food Processing, Backward Linkages, Start-ups in Food Sector, Logistic & Retail Chains
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