As the global hardware and tools industry enters the 2026–2027 period with steady growth expectations, the Istanbul International Hardware Fair has once again confirmed its position as one of the most influential trade platforms connecting Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging markets.

Industry forecasts indicate that the global hardware, hand tools, and power tools market will continue expanding at mid-single-digit growth rates through 2027, driven by infrastructure investment, industrial production, and accelerating adoption of cordless, battery-powered, and smart tools. Despite ongoing challenges such as raw-material price volatility and supply-chain adjustments, demand remains resilient across construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and DIY segments.

Against this global backdrop, the 9th International Istanbul Hardware Fair, held on 19–22 November 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center, concluded with record-breaking results, clearly reflecting Türkiye’s rising strategic importance within the global hardware supply chain.

Record Performance Reflects Global Confidence

The 2025 edition welcomed 375 exhibiting companies and 28,915 professional visitors, including 6,455 international visitors from 98 countries, marking the fair’s strongest international participation to date. Visitor traffic remained consistently high across all four days, underlining sustained buyer engagement and strong commercial interest.

The fair attracted a high-quality professional audience, including wholesalers, distributors, international purchasing delegations, industrial investment groups, and public and private procurement authorities, reinforcing its reputation as a results-driven business platform rather than a purely promotional event.

Türkiye Positioned at the Center of Global Trade Flows

More than 1,500 product groups—ranging from electric and mechanical hand tools to fasteners, safety equipment, welding technologies, compressors, construction systems, and industrial chemicals—demonstrated Türkiye’s manufacturing diversity, quality standards, and export competitiveness.

The event also marked a historic expansion into new and emerging markets, with professional visitors from regions including Africa, Central Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, confirming that Turkish hardware products are increasingly viewed as reliable, competitive alternatives within global supply chains.

Aligned with 2026–2027 Market Trends

The strong outcomes of the Istanbul International Hardware Fair closely align with key 2026–2027 industry trends, including:

       •     Growing demand for cordless and battery ecosystems

       •     Increased focus on after-sales services, rentals, and digital trade channels

       •     Strategic nearshoring and localization of manufacturing and assembly

       •     Expansion into emerging and diversified export markets

As global manufacturers and buyers seek resilient supply partners amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Türkiye’s role as a regional production and distribution hub continues to strengthen—positioning Istanbul as a natural meeting point for global hardware trade.

Looking Ahead: A Milestone 10th Edition in 2026

Building on the momentum of its record-breaking success, the 10th International Istanbul Hardware Fair will take place on 18–21 November 2026, once again at the Istanbul Expo Center.

The upcoming milestone edition is expected to deliver:

       •     Expanded international buyer programs

       •     Stronger representation from emerging growth markets

       •     Deeper engagement aligned with global hardware and tools trends for 2026–2027

As the global hardware industry moves forward with cautious optimism and renewed investment, the Istanbul International Hardware Fair stands ready to continue shaping international trade, partnerships, and growth.

The future of hardware trade is being built—once again, in Istanbul

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