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한국어 Where Sri Lankan exporters show up.
The world’s biggest trade fairs and exhibitions where Sri Lankan exporters meet international buyers: through EDB-led national pavilions, individual brand booths, or buyer-delegation programs. Plan your sourcing trips, or use the calendar to know when your suppliers are away.
Food, Tea, Spices & Coconut
The biggest stages for Ceylon Tea, spices, coconut products, and seafood. Procurement managers from major food importers attend these events to confirm bulk orders, sample new grades, and meet new exporters.
Gulfood 2026
February 17–21, 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
The Middle East’s flagship F&B trade show. Ceylon Tea, spices, coconut products, and processed foods always have strong SL representation. Major importers from MENA, Africa, and South Asia attend.
THAIFEX: Anuga Asia 2026
May 26–30, 2026
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Asia’s largest food & beverage trade exhibition. Strategic for tea, coconut, and spice buyers from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Korea. EDB typically coordinates an SL pavilion.
SIAL Paris 2026
October 17–21, 2026
Paris Nord Villepinte Expo Centre, France
The world’s leading food innovation exhibition (biennial). EU buyers source bulk Ceylon Tea, fair-trade coconut products, and certified organic spices here. ~7,000 exhibitors across 200+ countries.
World Tea Conference + Expo 2026
March 23–25, 2026
Las Vegas, NV, USA
North America’s premier tea industry event. Direct access to US tea wholesalers, blenders, and specialty retailers actively sourcing Orthodox + CTC Ceylon teas.
View event site →Fine Food Australia 2026
September 7–10, 2026
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Australia’s largest commercial F&B trade event. Strategic for Ceylon Tea, spices, and coconut products entering the AU/NZ markets. AU buyers value suppliers with verifiable Sri Lankan documentation.
Seafood Expo Global 2026
April 21–23, 2026
Barcelona, Spain
The world’s largest seafood trade exhibition. Sri Lankan tuna, prawn, and dried fish exporters connect with EU + global wholesale buyers and HORECA chains.
View event site →Textiles & Apparel
Sri Lankan handloom cotton, batik, knit jersey, and CMT garment manufacturing have dedicated buyer audiences at these textile expos. Many SL exporters maintain ongoing relationships from these shows.
Heimtextil Frankfurt 2026
January 13–16, 2026
Messe Frankfurt, Germany
Global trade fair for home & contract textiles. SL handloom cotton, batik, and cushion-grade textile exporters meet European interior brands and contract-furnishing buyers.
View event site →Texworld Paris 2026
February 2–4, 2026 / September 14–16, 2026
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Twice-yearly textile sourcing event for fashion industry buyers. CMT garment manufacturers and knit fabric mills meet EU fashion brands and retail chains.
Texworld USA 2026
January 21–23, 2026 / July 21–23, 2026
Javits Center, New York
North America’s primary apparel-sourcing event. SL garment manufacturers (especially CMT and private label) connect with US fashion brands and importers.
View event site →Sri Lanka–hosted events
Events in Colombo or other SL cities where international buyers come to Sri Lanka. These offer the most direct, lowest-friction way to evaluate multiple exporters in one trip.
Ceylon Tea Convention 2026
August 2026 (TBA)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
The premier industry event for Ceylon Tea. International buyers, brokers, and brand owners meet SL tea estates, exporters, and the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Strong opportunity for direct estate relationships.
View event site →INTEX South Asia 2026
June 2026 (TBA)
BMICH, Colombo
South Asia’s leading textile sourcing show, hosted in Colombo. Garment brands and fabric mills from across the region exhibit. Strong for buyers sourcing SL knit/woven and CMT capacity.
View event site →Can’t make it to a trade fair?
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Browse Products →Calendar last reviewed: 2026-05-29. Events listed are organizer-published estimates, always confirm dates and SL pavilion participation directly with the event organizer or the Sri Lanka Export Development Board before booking travel. If we’ve missed an event or a date has shifted, let us know.