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About Foodex Saudi

Saudi Arabia's Leading International Food & Drink Trade Exhibition
About the show

Saudi Arabia's Leading International Food & Drink Trade Exhibition

Foodex Saudi is Saudi Arabia's Leading International Trade exhibition 100% dedicated to the food and drink industry. By attending the show you will have the opportunity to source products from over 50 countries, and trade with exhibitors displaying a global offering of food and beverage products and solutions. The exhibition features Salon Culinaire, a professional chef competition endorsed by World Association of Chef Societies, Saudi Arabian Chefs Table Circle, and Saudi Arabian Chefs Association, which showcases the skills and talents of competing chefs from several leading hotels and restaurants.

The largest food and drink market in the GCC with an annual growth of 18%
More than 20,000 trade visitors from the Food & Drink sectors
200 gourmet specialists at Saudi Arabia's leading chef competition
Exhibition floor
From the last edition

Facts & Figures

Exhibitor breakdown by sector
Canned & Preserved21%
Sweets, Snacks & Bakery17%
Grains & Cereals14%
Chilled, Fresh & Frozen11%
Drinks & Beverages10%
Food Technology7%
Specialty Products6%
Dairy5%
Meat, Poultry & Game5%
Food Services3%
Other1%
Brands breakdown by country
559Brands
79% International 21% Local
Exhibitor feedback
82%of exhibitors successfully met their business objectives at the event
91%of exhibitors were satisfied with the quality of visitors
91%of exhibitors found potential customers, suppliers or partners
93%of exhibitors were satisfied with the event overall
Live at the show

Show Features

Foodex Saudi in pictures

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Exhibitor Testimonials
"The exhibition is quite good. I think the event this year is even bigger than last year. Last year, we were also here. I think the visitors quantity is quite enough for us. We always look for more visitors from our sector. For sure, we will be here next year."
Santiago Almodovar
Export Manager, Arasol (Aceitunas Cazorla) — Spain
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Who visits

Visitor Information

Visitors by company activity
Importers / Wholesalers28%
Distributors14%
Hotel / Hospitality13%
Restaurants / Café12%
Catering Services10%
Suppliers9%
Retailers / Supermarkets / Bakery8%
Government / Associations4%
Education / Training1%
Other1%
Visitor breakdown
20,000Attendees
82% Trade Visitors 18% Consumers
Visitor feedback
96%of visitors will return to visit Foodex Saudi
59%of visitors were either decision makers or influencers
83%of trade visitors came to Foodex Saudi to make deals and meet with companies they are considering doing business with
The show venue

Venue

14TH EDITION · 23 – 25 NOV 2026
Foodex Saudi 2026 Jeddah Venue

Foodex Saudi 2026 will be held from 23 to 25 November 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center (JIECC). It represents one of the most established venues in Saudi Arabia.

9,432 square metre area
Covered area of 10,000 m² with storage warehouses
Parking spaces
24-hour security guards
Modern-equipped business centre
VIP and restaurant zones
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23 – 25 November 2026 · JIECC, Jeddah
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