Haroon Mosque
Charoen Krung, Bang Rak
A historic riverside mosque built in 1828, the heart of Bang Rak's Muslim community.
Halal Industry Event
THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026
- Dates
- Dates to be confirmed
- Venue
- IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Scale
- 3,600+ exhibitors
The 2026 edition has wrapped up.
Next edition: THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2027, May 25, 2027 in Bangkok.
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is Asia's most important F&B sourcing event — co-organised by Koelnmesse (Germany), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). For 2026 the show expands to 12 halls and 140,000+ sqm with 3,300+ exhibitors and hosted buyers from 47 countries, integrating 9 F&B trade shows on one expanded sourcing platform across 5 days. The Anuga brand co-location brings the European fine-food showcase format (originating from Anuga Cologne) into Asia, anchored by the new Hall 4 'What's Next in F&B' featuring novel ingredients, alternative proteins, and scalable innovations.
Who Should Attend
F&B importers and distributorsRetail buyers (supermarket, convenience, e-commerce)Hosted buyers from 47 countries (procurement at scale)Manufacturers seeking ingredients and packagingFoodservice and HoReCa procurementHalal-product specialist buyers (Halal Showcase, Hall 2)Organic-product specialist buyers (Organic Showcase)Startup F&B founders seeking distribution
Why This Market Matters
- Exhibition floor expansion for 2026
- Expanded to 12 halls and 140,000+ sqm
- Exhibitor count
- 3,300+ exhibitors
- Exhibitor country diversity
- From 56 countries/regions
- Visitor country diversity
- From 130+ countries/regions
- Hosted buyer country diversity
- From 47 countries/regions
- Philippines food exporter sales at 2025 edition
- USD 46.5M
- Indonesia F&B potential transactions at 2025 edition
- IDR 488 billion (~USD 30M)
2026
2026
2025
2025
From the Same Organiser
- Anuga (Cologne)· Germany
Co-branded European parent — Anuga Asia brings the Anuga Cologne format and brand into Asia under the Koelnmesse partnership
Event Scale
3,600+Exhibitors
Event Highlights
- Asia's largest F&B sourcing event — expanded to 12 halls, 140,000+ sqm, 3,300+ exhibitors for 2026
- 9 F&B trade shows integrated into one platform across 5 days
- Co-organised by Koelnmesse (Germany), Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Thailand's DITP
- Dedicated Halal Showcase in Hall 2 alongside Organic Showcase
- Future Food Experience+ knowledge programme with 30+ named speakers covering alt-protein, sustainability and F&B futures
- Hosted Buyer Programme drawing buyers from 47 countries — confirmed 2026 names include 7-Eleven, Lotte, Lotte Mart, e-mart, FairPrice, Big C, DKSH, Sysco, Wismettac, Village Grocer, DSM
- Free entry (visitor pre-registration only — no admission fee)
- TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) required for all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand from 1 May 2025
Why Attend & Exhibit
Why Attend
- 1
Five days that define Asia's F&B trade
Buyers secure supply, brands win distribution, and manufacturers scale exports — across 5 focused days at the largest F&B sourcing platform in Asia.
- 2
Compare suppliers at scale
9 F&B trade shows brought into one expanded sourcing platform. Buyers shortlist faster and secure export-ready partnerships in a single trip.
- 3
Hall 4 — what's next in F&B
Newly expanded hall concentrating new formats, novel ingredients, alternative proteins, and scalable innovations for buyers who influence assortment, margin and supplier strategy.
- 4
Future Food Experience+ knowledge programme
Curated speaker programme with 30+ named speakers covering food technology, alternative protein, sustainability, retail trends, and emerging market intelligence.
Programme Highlights
Hall 4 — What's Next in F&B
Expanded hall featuring New-to-Market Street, THAIFEX – Anuga Startup, THAIFEX – Anuga tasteInnovation Show, Trend Zone, Taste The Future, Alternative Protein Taste & Flavour Challenge.
More info →Future Food Experience+
Knowledge seminar series with 30+ named speakers covering F&B futures, alt protein, sustainability and retail trends.
More info →Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge
Intense cook-off competition co-located with the trade show.
More info →Halal Showcase (Hall 2)
Dedicated halal-certified product showcase within Hall 2.
Organic Showcase (Hall 2)
Dedicated organic-certified product showcase within Hall 2.
Featured Speakers & Hosts
Andrea Bellini →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Aurimas Bagdanavicus →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Boyd Termpornpakdeekul →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Dr. Chetan Parmar →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Clara Moura Guedes →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Diego Canga Fano →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Emil Fazira →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Evie Tan →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Fellicia Kristianti →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Kelvin Ng →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Luke Tay →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Mark Titterington →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Dr. Martin Bem →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Martin Kennedy →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Matthew Reid →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Mathieu Chaumont →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Dr. Michael Lakeman →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Milad Talebian →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Olivia Smith →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Pej Prapakittikun →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Phattarasuda Namthongthai →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Dr. Phontakorn Wongcharoen →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Raweewan Puenhuan →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Rob Hall →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Sandhya Sriram →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Sara Tosti →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
SeauYeen Su →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Tanuchporn Pongsuttiyakorn →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Thirach Rungruang →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Tony Hunter →
Future Food Experience+ 2026
Booth Packages
Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.
Country Pavilion (6 sqm)
VerifiedPavilion3m x 2m
$2,243
≈ CA$2,991
$374/sqm
- Pavilion stand within country section
- Shared branding
- Networking access
Country Pavilion (9 sqm)
VerifiedPavilion3m x 3m
$3,003
≈ CA$4,004
$334/sqm
- Pavilion stand within country section
- Shared branding
- Networking access
How to Exhibit at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026
Secure your exhibition space and connect with global halal industry buyers.
Application Process
- 1
Register interest at thaifex-anuga.com
- 2
Team contacts with availability and pricing
- 3
Country pavilion exhibitors apply via their national trade body
Past Editions: By the Numbers
Results from previous editions, the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
2026 Edition
26–30 May 2026IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
- 94,685
- Visitors
- 3,590
- Exhibitors
- 56
- Countries
- THB 136.54 billion
- Business done
THB 136.54 billion in trade — 3,590 exhibitors across 6,710 booths (2026 edition)
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 (26–30 May, IMPACT Bangkok) drew 94,685 trade visitors — 74,305 Thai and 20,380 international, with visiting buyers from 130 countries — and 158,243 total including the public retail day (63,558 public visitors). It hosted 3,590 exhibitors from 56 countries across 6,710 booths (1,385 Thai exhibitors in 3,503 booths; 2,205 international in 3,207 booths) over an expanded 140,000 sqm platform with the new Hall 4. Total trade value reached THB 136.54 billion (Thai exhibitors alone THB 94.45 billion): THB 216.61 million in immediate on-site orders, THB 135.98 billion in orders expected within one year, and THB 347.01 million in public-day retail sales. Organiser-reported (Koelnmesse / DITP / Thai Chamber of Commerce).
View edition details →2025 Edition
27–31 May 2025IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
- 88,349
- Visitors
- 3,231
- Exhibitors
- 57
- Countries
- THB 135 billion
- Business done
THB 135 billion in trade — 3,231 exhibitors across 6,208 booths (2025 edition)
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025 (27–31 May, IMPACT Bangkok) drew 88,349 unique trade visitors from 143 countries — over 142,000 total including public days — with 3,231 exhibitors from 57 countries across 6,208 booths (1,184 Thai and 2,047 international). Total trade value surpassed THB 135 billion (Thai exhibitors alone THB 99.1 billion), and the Hosted Buyers & Trade Mission programme brought 2,117+ decision-makers from 40+ countries. Organiser-reported (Koelnmesse / DITP / Thai Chamber of Commerce).
View edition details →Halal at the Venue
Halal-specific hospitality details for Muslim attendees
Dedicated Halal Showcase is a permanent feature within Hall 2 (alongside the Organic Showcase). Halal Showcase is one of the 'Certified & Specialised Products' streams.
Where it's held
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
Get directions →Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Bangkok, Thailand
Halal Bangkok
Bangkok is comfortable for Muslim travellers. Thailand has an established halal-certification system, a sizeable Thai-Muslim community with mosques across the city, and halal food is easy to find — look for the Thai halal label or Muslim-run eateries. The BTS Skytrain and MRT beat the traffic, and ride-hailing (Grab) is widely used.
Airport BKKCurrency THBIndochina Time, UTC+7 — no daylight saving.
Mosques and sights
Halal places to visit in Bangkok
Mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.
Tonson Mosque
Thonburi
Bangkok's oldest Sunni mosque, over 400 years old, on the Thonburi riverbank.
Bang Luang Mosque (Kudi Khao)
Thonburi
A historic white mosque with unusual Thai-temple-style architecture beside a canal.
Jamiul Islam Mosque
Sukhumvit, Watthana
A community mosque serving the Nana Arab quarter where Muslim visitors gather to pray.
Islamic Foundation of Thailand
Ramkhamhaeng, Bang Kapi
One of Bangkok's largest mosques, a major centre for the city's Muslim community.
Halal food
Where to eat halal in Bangkok
Well-loved halal restaurants across Bangkok, from cheap local favourites to special-occasion dining.
Al-Hidaya Restaurant
Arabic and Indian$$
Soi Nana (Sukhumvit), Watthana
A Soi Nana spot serving halal shawarma, biryani and kebabs in the Arab quarter.
Yana Restaurant
Middle Eastern$$
Nana, Sukhumvit
A CICOT-certified halal restaurant popular with Muslim travellers near Sukhumvit hotels.
Muslim Restaurant
Thai-Muslim and Indian$
Charoen Krung, Bang Rak
A long-established Bang Rak eatery famed for budget biryani and curries near Haroon Mosque.
Al-Sana Restaurant
Pakistani and Indian$
Nana, Sukhumvit
A no-frills Nana spot serving halal biryani, butter chicken and fresh tandoori naan.
Sneha Indian Halal Restaurant
Indian$$
Pratunam
A halal North Indian restaurant near Pratunam known for curries and tandoori dishes.
Hotels
Where to stay in Bangkok
Picks for every budget.
Luxury
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Phloen Chit, Pathum Wan
A five-star hotel on Wireless Road near the Phloen Chit BTS and embassies.
Grande Centre Point Ploenchit
Phloen Chit, Pathum Wan
An upscale hotel steps from Phloen Chit station and central shopping.
Mid-range
Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Sukhumvit Soi 11, Watthana
A mid-range hotel close to the Nana halal-food area and BTS Nana.
Citadines Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok
Sukhumvit Soi 11, Watthana
A mid-tier serviced apartment-hotel near Nana with kitchenette rooms.
Budget
Nasa Vegas Hotel
Ramkhamhaeng
A large budget hotel offering simple affordable rooms in eastern Bangkok.
Lub d Bangkok Silom
Silom, Bang Rak
A popular budget hostel-hotel near Bang Rak and the Silom area.
Know before you go
The essentials
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Bangkok with confidence.
Getting in
Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
• Airport Rail Link, ~30 min to Phaya Thai
• Metered taxi / Grab, 40-60 min
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
• Taxi / Grab / bus, 40-60 min
Getting around
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are the fastest way around; Chao Phraya river boats are handy near the old town.
Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong Thani (IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre), Bangkok. The DB row says 'IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre' which matches.
Insist on the meter, or use Grab to avoid fare haggling.
Visa & entry
Thailand offers visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to many nationalities (typically 30-60 days). A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is being introduced — check current requirements before you fly.
Money
Thai Baht · THB
Cash is widely used at markets and street stalls; cards work at malls and hotels.
Tipping is not mandatory; small tips are appreciated.
Connectivity
AIS, TrueMove and dtac tourist SIMs at the airports
Plug: Type A / B / C · 230V / 50Hz
Emergency
General: 191
Fire: 199
Safety
Generally safe; watch for tuk-tuk and gem scams and use Grab or metered taxis. (Tourist police: 1155.)
Where to pray
Mosques across the city: Bangkok has numerous mosques, concentrated in its Muslim neighbourhoods.
Suvarnabhumi prayer rooms: Prayer rooms are available at the main airport.
Getting here
Travelling from a major halal market?
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Bangkok from each. Entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.
See the full Bangkok travel guide →
Sources: https://www.tourismthailand.org · https://tdac.immigration.go.th (arrival card) · https://www.cicot.or.th (halal Thailand)
About the Organiser
Organising Entity
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd (Singapore) — in partnership with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
HQ: DE
Visit official website →Get in Touch
Direct contacts at the organising team.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026?
- THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is Asia's most important F&B sourcing event — co-organised by Koelnmesse (Germany), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). For 2026 the show expands to 12 halls and 140,000+ sqm with 3,300+ exhibitors and hosted buyers from 47 countries, integrating 9 F&B trade shows on one expanded sourcing platform across 5 days. The Anuga brand co-location brings the European fine-food showcase format (originating from Anuga Cologne) into Asia, anchored by the new Hall 4 'What's Next in F&B' featuring novel ingredients, alternative proteins, and scalable innovations.
- When is THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026?
- The dates for THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 have not been announced yet. Dates TBA.
- Where is THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 held?
- THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 is held at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Who organises THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026?
- THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 is organised by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd (Singapore) — in partnership with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
- Who should attend THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026?
- THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 is most relevant to F&B importers and distributors, Retail buyers (supermarket, convenience, e-commerce), Hosted buyers from 47 countries (procurement at scale), Manufacturers seeking ingredients and packaging, Foodservice and HoReCa procurement, Halal-product specialist buyers (Halal Showcase, Hall 2), Organic-product specialist buyers (Organic Showcase) and Startup F&B founders seeking distribution.
- Is THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 a halal-specific event?
- Dedicated Halal Showcase is a permanent feature within Hall 2 (alongside the Organic Showcase). Halal Showcase is one of the 'Certified & Specialised Products' streams.
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