China Leads Foreign Exhibitors at Trade Fairs in Italy
China leads foreign participation at trade fairs in Italy with 18.5% of all international exhibitors — full country breakdown, biggest fairs and notable companies, from TruLista's verified exhibitor data.
Across active trade fairs held in Italy, TruLista tracks 15,449 foreign exhibiting companies from 251 countries. The largest source is 
China with 2,855 companies (18.5%), followed by 
Germany (9%) and 
United States (8.6%).
Foreign exhibitors at Italy trade fairs, by country of origin
| # | Country of origin | Companies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 2,855 | 18.5% |
| 2 | Germany | 1,386 | 9% |
| 3 | United States | 1,327 | 8.6% |
| 4 |  Spain | 1,183 | 7.7% |
| 5 |  France | 1,023 | 6.6% |
| 6 |  Turkey | 792 | 5.1% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | 505 | 3.3% |
| 8 |  United Kingdom | 466 | 3% |
| 9 |  Poland | 396 | 2.6% |
| 10 |  India | 364 | 2.4% |
| 11 |  Switzerland | 289 | 1.9% |
| 12 |  Belgium | 280 | 1.8% |
| 13 |  Portugal | 275 | 1.8% |
| 14 |  Taiwan | 245 | 1.6% |
| 15 |  Greece | 220 | 1.4% |
Leading trade fair cities in Italy
| City | Trade fairs | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 68 | 29,583 |
| Milan | 8 | 7,182 |
| Bologna | 5 | 6,968 |
| Rimini | 3 | 2,566 |
| Parma | 3 | 1,847 |
| Pordenone | 2 | 913 |
Biggest trade fairs in Italy by exhibitor count
| Trade fair | City | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| COSMOPROF WORLDWIDE BOLOGNA 2026 | Bologna | 3,073 |
| TUTTOFOOD 2026 | Milan | 2,978 |
| HostMilano 2025 | Fiera Milano, Rho | 2,277 |
| EICMA 2025 | Fiera Milano, Rho | 2,024 |
| EIMA INTERNATIONAL 2026 | Bologna | 1,751 |
| MCE - Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2028 | Fiera Milano, Rho | 1,638 |
Notable foreign exhibitors at Italy fairs
Spain · 5 fairs trackedGermany · 4 fairs trackedUnited States · 4 fairs tracked
Austria · 4 fairs trackedSee every exhibitor at Italy trade fairs
15,449 verified companies with websites, emails and booth data.
Browse Italy trade fairs →Frequently asked questions
How many foreign companies exhibit at trade fairs in Italy?
TruLista tracks 15,449 foreign exhibiting companies from 251 countries at active trade fairs in Italy.
Which country sends the most exhibitors to Italy trade fairs?
China, with 2,855 companies — 18.5% of all foreign exhibitors. Germany (9%) and United States (8.6%) follow.
What is the largest trade fair in Italy by exhibitors?
COSMOPROF WORLDWIDE BOLOGNA 2026 in Bologna, with 3,073 exhibitors.
Which cities in Italy host the most trade fairs?
Milan (68 fairs), Milan (8) and Bologna (5) lead.
Methodology: TruLista verified exhibitor database; distinct companies at active trade fairs in Italy, attributed to country of origin. Updated June 24, 2026.
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