Best Trade Shows in Egypt

55 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Egypt is a leading exhibition destination in North Africa and the Middle East, with events organized under the state Egypt Expo and Convention Authority. Its economy relies on petroleum and natural gas, textiles and ready-made garments, chemicals and agricultural produce. Cairo is the country's fair capital, anchored by the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), opened in 2017, and the Cairo International Convention Centre. Flagship events include Cairo ICT, one of the region's largest technology exhibitions, drawing well over 100,000 visitors; Food Africa, a major food and agriculture trade fair; and EDEX, Egypt's tri-service defence exhibition.

55 trade shows in Egypt are currently tracked by Event Scout, with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 12,360 exhibitors, led by Cairo Leather (an estimated 2,500 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 19 of them — TISSUE-ME 2026 (367 companies), EDEX (2027) (348), Print 2 Pack (325). Events run across 11 cities including Cairo, New Cairo and Egypt. The tracked calendar opens with Autotech (9–11 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Egypt

The industries Egypt's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Egypt trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Egypt

Upcoming trade shows in Egypt

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Egypt?
Event Scout currently tracks 55 trade shows in Egypt, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Egypt?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Egypt run in December and June.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Egypt in 2026?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Egypt in 2026 are Cairo Leather (~2,500 exhibitors), PLASTEX 2028 (~700 exhibitors) and Cityscape Events (~600 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Egypt?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Egypt. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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