Napoli (Naples), a vibrant city in southern Italy, is renowned for its rich history, delicious cuisine, and stunning coastal setting. Beyond its cultural and tourist attractions, Napoli is also a center for commerce and industry, hosting a diverse range of trade shows that cater to both local and international audiences.
6 Facts about Trade Fairs in Napoli:
- 🇮🇹 A total of 16 trade fairs were organized in Napoli throughout 2022.
- 🌎 None of these were classified as international trade fairs according to the UFI classification. However, some attract a significant international audience.
- 🏢 The number of companies participating as exhibitors in Napoli’s trade fairs is not specified in the provided document for most events.
- 🎫 Over 230,000 people visited the trade shows in Napoli during 2022.
- 🍕 The Food & Beverages sector had a strong presence, reflecting Napoli’s renowned culinary traditions and its role as a center for food production and innovation.
- ✈️ Napoli also hosted notable trade shows in the Tourism & Hospitality sector, showcasing the city’s appeal as a tourist destination and its importance in the tourism industry.
Here is the list of the top 10 trade fairs in Napoli. The list was prepared by ExpoStep. based on the UFI Euro Fair Statistic 2022 report.
COMICON International Pop Culture Festival
COMICON is a major pop culture festival that celebrates comics, animation, cinema, video games, and geek culture. It attracts fans of pop culture from across Italy and beyond, featuring exhibitions, screenings, workshops, cosplay contests, and meet-and-greets with artists and creators.
- Sectors:: Entertainment & Culture, Comics & Collectibles, Gaming, Anime & Manga
- Number of Exhibitors: 350
- Number of Visitors: 135,080
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: COMICON
BMT – Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo
BMT is a leading tourism trade fair in southern Italy, showcasing holiday destinations, travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, and other tourism-related businesses. It attracts travel professionals, industry representatives, and consumers seeking travel inspiration and deals.
- Sectors:: Tourism & Hospitality
- Number of Exhibitors: 390
- Number of Visitors: 16,000
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: Sinergia Srl
Fiera del Levante – Campionaria Generale Internazionale
Fiera del Levante is a major general trade fair showcasing a wide range of products and services, including consumer goods, industrial machinery, technology, and agriculture. It attracts businesses and consumers from southern Italy and beyond.
- Sectors:: General Exhibitions
- Number of Exhibitors: 98
- Number of Visitors: 193,922
- Venue: Fiera del Levante
- Organizer: Nuova Fiera del Levante Srl
Tuttosposi
Tuttosposi is a consumer fair dedicated to weddings, showcasing wedding dresses, bridal accessories, wedding planning services, catering, and entertainment options. It attracts engaged couples and those involved in the wedding industry.
- Sectors:: Weddings & Events
- Number of Exhibitors: 142
- Number of Visitors: 9,267
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: Mostra d’Oltremare
Aestetica Beauty And Wellness Exhibition
Aestetica is a trade fair for the beauty and wellness industry, showcasing the latest trends and products in cosmetics, skincare, hair care, nail care, and spa and wellness equipment. It attracts beauty professionals, salon owners, and distributors.
- Sectors:: Beauty & Health, Wellness & Spa
- Number of Exhibitors: 140
- Number of Visitors: 31,727
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: Beauty Line Concept
REAS – Salone Internazionale dell’Emergenza
REAS is a trade fair for emergency and rescue services, showcasing equipment, vehicles, and technologies for fire fighting, civil protection, ambulance services, and disaster relief. It attracts emergency responders, fire fighters, and industry professionals.
- Sectors:: Security & Defense, Emergency & Rescue
- Number of Exhibitors: 204
- Number of Visitors: 18,715
- Venue: Montichiari Exhibition Centre
- Organizer: Centro Fiera SpA
Arkeda
Arkeda is a trade fair for architecture, design, and building materials, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in architectural design, building construction, interior design, and landscaping. It attracts architects, designers, builders, and industry professionals.
- Sectors:: Architecture & Design, Construction & Development
- Number of Exhibitors: 128
- Number of Visitors: 11,000
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: Progecta Srl
Expolevante
Expolevante is a general consumer exhibition showcasing a wide range of products and services, including home & living, fashion, food & beverages, and technology. It attracts a large audience from the Puglia region.
- Sectors:: General Exhibitions
- Number of Exhibitors: 98
- Number of Visitors: 30,877
- Venue: Fiera del Levante
- Organizer: Nuova Fiera del Levante Srl
Gustus
Gustus is a professional trade fair for the food and beverage industry, showcasing a range of food products, beverages, culinary equipment, and hospitality services. It attracts chefs, restaurateurs, food suppliers, and industry professionals.
- Sectors:: Food & Beverages, Tourism & Hospitality
- Number of Exhibitors: 134
- Number of Visitors: 10,100
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: Sinergia Srl
EnergyMed
EnergyMed is a trade fair focusing on renewable energy and energy efficiency, showcasing technologies, products, and services for solar energy, wind energy, biomass, and energy management. It attracts energy professionals, installers, and businesses seeking sustainable energy solutions.
- Sectors:: Energy & Utilities, Sustainability & Green Technologies
- Number of Exhibitors: 114
- Number of Visitors: 10,214
- Venue: Mostra d’Oltremare
- Organizer: ANEA – Agenzia Napoletana per l’Energia e per l’Ambiente
Napoli’s trade fairs, with their diverse offerings and focus on key industries like food & beverage, tourism, and construction, reflect the city’s dynamic economy and its ability to attract both national and international audiences. These events provide valuable opportunities for professionals and consumers to connect, explore new trends and products, and contribute to the ongoing development of Napoli as a leading center for commerce and innovation in southern Italy.
