Best Trade Shows in Pakistan

11 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Pakistan is a large emerging economy whose export base is dominated by textiles and garments, which account for roughly 60% of national exports; it is among the world's leading cotton producers, with additional exports in leather, surgical instruments, sports goods and rice. Trade fairs cluster in Karachi and Lahore, with the Karachi Expo Centre and the Lahore International Expo Centre as principal venues. Flagship events include Texpo, the textile and leather show run by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan; the recurring Textile Asia machinery fairs; and IDEAS, the biennial international defence exhibition held at the Karachi Expo Centre.

Event Scout currently tracks 11 trade shows in Pakistan with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 1,242 exhibitors, led by AUTO, TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC ASIA (an estimated 290 exhibitors). Events run across Karachi and Islamabad. The tracked calendar opens with Lights & Led Asia (22–24 Sep 2026).

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Top industries in Pakistan

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

  • Home, Furniture & Interiors9%·2,100
  • Fashion & Apparel8%·1,800
  • Energy & Utilities7%·1,500
  • Healthcare & Medical5%·1,200
  • Electronics4%·900
  • Chemicals & Materials4%·900
  • Dental4%·900

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

Upcoming trade shows in Pakistan

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 Pakistan?
Event Scout currently tracks 11 trade shows in Pakistan, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Pakistan?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Pakistan run in November and August.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Pakistan in 2026?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Pakistan in 2026 are AUTO, TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC ASIA (~290 exhibitors), Engineering Asia Automation Exhibition (~290 exhibitors) and Lights & Led Asia (~250 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Pakistan?
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 Pakistan. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

The data on this page comes from Pragmatic Event Scout — a live catalog of 14,000+ trade shows where every figure is labeled as a fact or an estimate.Logos provided by Logo.dev

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