21 - 24 September 2025  –  12th Edition
RICEC, RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
3 - 6 SNovember 2025  –  13th Edition
JCFE, JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia

Foodex Saudi 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 8,000 trade visitors from the Food & Drink sectors

  • 200 gourmet specialists at Saudi Arabia’s leading chef competition

Facts & Figures

EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR

  • CANNED & PRESERVED
    21%
  • CHILLED, FRESH & FROZEN
    11%
  • DAIRY
    5%
  • DRINKS & BEVERAGES
    10%
  • FOOD TECHNOLOGY
    7%
  • FOOD SERVICES
    3%
  • MEAT, POULTRY & GAME
    5%
  • SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
    6%
  • SWEETS, SNACKS & BAKERY
    17%
  • GRAINS & CEREALS
    14%
  • OTHER
    1%

BRANDS BREAKDOWN BY COUNTRY

559

Brands

79% International
21% Local

EXHIBITOR FEEDBACK

Show Features

Business Match Program

Business Match Program connects trade visitors and investors with exhibitors. Buyers can schedule their meetings before the show.

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The Kingdom Chef - Saudi Arabia’s International Chef Competition

An interactive event which attracts the country's leading chefs to compete across many categories while being evaluated by international judges. The Kingdom Chef is a platform designed to foster competition and highlight the best of the best within the culinary industry in KSA.

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Foodex Live Kitchen

It is a live cooking station where exhibitors and famous food vloggers will have live cooking.

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"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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VISITOR INFORMATION

VISITORS BY COMPANY ACTIVITY

  • IMPORTERS/WHOLESALERS
    28%
  • RETAILERS/SUPERMARKETS/BAKERY
    8%
  • DISTRIBUTORS
    14%
  • CATERING SERVICES
    10%
  • HOTEL/HOSPITALITY
    13%
  • RESTAURANTS/CAFE
    12%
  • SUPPLIERS
    9%
  • EDUCATION/TRAINING
    1%
  • GOVERNMENT/ASSOCIATIONS
    4%
  • OTHER
    1%

VISITOR BREAKDOWN

8491

Attendees

82% Trade Visitors
18% Consumers

VISITOR FEEDBACK

FOODEX  SAUDI  2024  RIYADH  VENUE

Foodex Saudi 2024 Riyadh will be held from 16 to 19 September 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. It represents one of the most established venues in Saudi Arabia.

  • 40,000 square metre area
  • 10,000 square metre hall area
  • 1500 parking spaces
  • 24-hour security guards
  • Modern-equipped business centre
  • VIP and restaurant zones

Sponsors and  Supporters

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