Exhibition · Sulaymaniyah, Iraq · Major show
Sulaymaniah Food Expo
Agriculture · Fishery · Food Processing
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 100in 2014, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 25,000in 2014, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 5first in 2011
About Sulaymaniah Food Expo
IRAQ IMPORTS %80 OF ITS FOOD NEEDS!
Iraq, with an average annual population growth of 3% and over the next 10 years with an estimated population of 40 million, parallel to the population growth and the increasing amount of the consumption it is a very important market for food sector.
The country already imports %80 of it’s needs to meet the food requirement as it is not able to meet the needs of the existing population. Population growth, decreases in agricultural productions and the increase of the affordability helps the market to grow.
As 25 % average annual growth, with the increase of middle class new needs such as organic foods, diet products and new products has begun to enter the market. Especially under the age group of 14 which is equal to 40% of the population, makes the market more important in the terms of biscuit, candy, snack products. This consumption madness makes the the region a good target for food companies.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10–13 Apr 2015 | Sulaymaniyah Expo Center Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | — | — |
| 2014 | 10–13 Sep 2014 | Sulaymaniyah Expo Center Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | 100 | 25,000 |
| 2013 | 10–13 Apr 2013 | Sulaymaniyah Expo Center Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | — | — |
| 2012 | 14–17 Mar 2012 | Sulaymaniyah Expo Center Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–22 Jan 2011 | Sulaymaniyah Expo Center Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | 250 | 25,000 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is Sulaymaniah Food Expo?
The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 10–13 Apr 2015.
Where is it held?
The last edition we have was at Sulaymaniyah Expo Center, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 5 editions on record since 2011.