Which Countries Send the Most Exhibitors to Trade Fairs in the United States?
China leads foreign participation at trade fairs in the United States with 26.3% of all international exhibitors — full country breakdown, biggest fairs and notable companies, from TruLista's verified exhibitor data.
Across active trade fairs held in the United States, TruLista tracks 26,293 foreign exhibiting companies from 188 countries. The largest source is 
China with 6,902 companies (26.3%), followed by 
Canada (14.3%) and 
Italy (6.2%).
Foreign exhibitors at United States trade fairs, by country of origin
| # | Country of origin | Companies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 6,902 | 26.3% |
| 2 | Canada | 3,751 | 14.3% |
| 3 | Italy | 1,632 | 6.2% |
| 4 |  Germany | 1,395 | 5.3% |
| 5 |  India | 1,105 | 4.2% |
| 6 |  United Kingdom | 1,077 | 4.1% |
| 7 |  Taiwan | 873 | 3.3% |
| 8 |  Turkey | 861 | 3.3% |
| 9 |  South Korea | 838 | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Spain | 668 | 2.5% |
| 11 |  France | 576 | 2.2% |
| 12 |  Japan | 539 | 2% |
| 13 |  Brazil | 507 | 1.9% |
| 14 |  Hong Kong | 407 | 1.5% |
| 15 |  Netherlands | 340 | 1.3% |
Leading trade fair cities in United States
| City | Trade fairs | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | 72 | 21,286 |
| Las Vegas | 53 | 16,318 |
| Orlando | 34 | 11,525 |
| Chicago | 18 | 10,309 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 5,969 |
| Paradise | 10 | 4,123 |
Biggest trade fairs in United States by exhibitor count
| Trade fair | City | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|
| NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST 2026 | Los Angeles | 2,780 |
| 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show | — | 2,299 |
| NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION | Chicago | 2,228 |
| NRA SHOW '2026 | Chicago | 1,784 |
| JCK SHOW – LAS VEGAS 2026 | Las Vegas | 1,745 |
| JCK Las Vegas 2027 | The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas | 1,684 |
Notable foreign exhibitors at United States fairs
Italy · 14 fairs trackedCanada · 13 fairs trackedCanada · 10 fairs trackedCanada · 10 fairs trackedTurkey · 9 fairs trackedCanada · 8 fairs trackedSee every exhibitor at United States trade fairs
26,293 verified companies with websites, emails and booth data.
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How many foreign companies exhibit at trade fairs in United States?
TruLista tracks 26,293 foreign exhibiting companies from 188 countries at active trade fairs in United States.
Which country sends the most exhibitors to United States trade fairs?
China, with 6,902 companies — 26.3% of all foreign exhibitors. Canada (14.3%) and Italy (6.2%) follow.
What is the largest trade fair in United States by exhibitors?
NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST 2026 in Los Angeles, with 2,780 exhibitors.
Which cities in United States host the most trade fairs?
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (72 fairs), Las Vegas (53) and Orlando (34) lead.
Methodology: TruLista verified exhibitor database; distinct companies at active trade fairs in United States, attributed to country of origin. Updated June 24, 2026.
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