Foreign Exhibitors at Trade Fairs in France, Ranked by Country of Origin
Italy leads foreign participation at trade fairs in France with 15.3% of all international exhibitors — full country breakdown, biggest fairs and notable companies, from TruLista's verified exhibitor data.
Across active trade fairs held in France, TruLista tracks 10,441 foreign exhibiting companies from 188 countries. The largest source is 
Italy with 1,599 companies (15.3%), followed by 
China (9.6%) and 
United States (6.5%).
Foreign exhibitors at France trade fairs, by country of origin
| # | Country of origin | Companies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 1,599 | 15.3% |
| 2 | China | 1,006 | 9.6% |
| 3 | United States | 683 | 6.5% |
| 4 |  Spain | 601 | 5.8% |
| 5 |  Germany | 578 | 5.5% |
| 6 |  United Kingdom | 486 | 4.7% |
| 7 |  Turkey | 341 | 3.3% |
| 8 |  Belgium | 326 | 3.1% |
| 9 |  Portugal | 281 | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Greece | 238 | 2.3% |
| 11 |  Netherlands | 213 | 2% |
| 12 |  Switzerland | 206 | 2% |
| 13 |  Brazil | 202 | 1.9% |
| 14 |  Japan | 202 | 1.9% |
| 15 |  South Korea | 170 | 1.6% |
Leading trade fair cities in France
| City | Trade fairs | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 20 | 9,096 |
| Paris | 10 | 6,003 |
| Cannes | 3 | 2,782 |
| Lyon | 1 | 1,741 |
| Lille | 1 | 404 |
Biggest trade fairs in France by exhibitor count
| Trade fair | City | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| ILTM Cannes 2026 | Palais des Festivals, Cannes | 2,812 |
| BATIMAT 2026 | Paris | 1,996 |
| ILTM - INTERNATIONAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET 2026 | Cannes | 1,914 |
| IFTM - TOP RESA 2026 | Paris | 1,867 |
| POLLUTEC 2027 | Lyon | 1,741 |
| IN-COSMETICS GLOBAL 2026 | Paris | 1,092 |
Notable foreign exhibitors at France fairs
Oman · 5 fairs trackedChina · 4 fairs tracked
Seychelles · 3 fairs trackedItaly · 3 fairs tracked
Sri Lanka · 3 fairs trackedSouth Korea · 3 fairs trackedSee every exhibitor at France trade fairs
10,441 verified companies with websites, emails and booth data.
Browse France trade fairs →Frequently asked questions
How many foreign companies exhibit at trade fairs in France?
TruLista tracks 10,441 foreign exhibiting companies from 188 countries at active trade fairs in France.
Which country sends the most exhibitors to France trade fairs?
Italy, with 1,599 companies — 15.3% of all foreign exhibitors. China (9.6%) and United States (6.5%) follow.
What is the largest trade fair in France by exhibitors?
ILTM Cannes 2026 in Palais des Festivals, Cannes, with 2,812 exhibitors.
Which cities in France host the most trade fairs?
Paris (20 fairs), Paris (10) and Cannes (3) lead.
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Methodology: TruLista verified exhibitor database; distinct companies at active trade fairs in France, attributed to country of origin. Updated June 24, 2026.
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