Tunisia hosts a sustained calendar of professional trade shows, sector fairs, and international exhibitions covering the full range of the country's economic sectors each year. For Tunisian companies seeking to build local visibility, and for international brands targeting the North African market, knowing the Tunisian trade show calendar is the first step in an effective exhibition strategy.
This guide covers the main professional trade shows in Tunisia in 2026, with dates confirmed by official organisers where available, along with practical advice for preparing your exhibition stand.
Important note: Trade show dates in Tunisia can vary from one edition to another. The dates mentioned below are those confirmed by official organisers for 2026 or, where no date has yet been published, typical periods based on previous editions. Always verify exact dates directly with the organiser before planning your participation.
The Main Exhibition Venues in Tunisia
The Kram Exhibition Centre
The Parc des Expositions et Centre de Commerce International de Tunis, located in Le Kram in the northern suburbs of Tunis, is Tunisia's primary exhibition venue. The complex has 40,000 sqm of covered exhibition space across several halls plus outdoor areas. The Kram is the permanent home of Tunisia's major sector trade shows and hosts numerous international exhibitions throughout the year.
For exhibitors, the Kram imposes specific technical regulations: height restrictions by hall, structural approval requirements for stands above standard limits, electrical installation by approved technicians, and mandatory fire safety compliance for enclosed spaces. EFFECT Global knows these requirements in detail and manages the full technical approval process for all its projects at the Kram.
The Palais des Congrès de Tunis
The Palais des Congrès in the Berges du Lac district of Tunis primarily hosts conferences, institutional events, business forums, and B2B meetings.
Confirmed Trade Shows in 2026
Salon International du Bâtiment et de la Construction Carthage 2026
Confirmed dates: 19 to 24 May 2026
Venue: Parc des Expositions du Kram, Tunis
Edition: 17th edition
Organiser: Société des Foires Internationales de Tunis, under the auspices of the Ministry of Equipment and Housing
Sector: Construction, building materials, architecture, engineering, sanitary equipment, joinery, tiles, insulation, electrical systems
Expected visitors: Approximately 45,000 visitors including 5,000 professionals
The Salon International du Bâtiment et de la Construction Carthage is the reference event for the building and construction sector in Tunisia and the region. Organised every two years by the Société des Foires Internationales de Tunis in collaboration with the National Building Federation (FNB-UTICA) and the Technical Centre for Construction Materials, Ceramics and Glass, the 2026 edition runs under the theme "Build sustainably, build responsibly".
The show attracts architects, design offices, building contractors, property developers, and public sector institutional buyers from Tunisia and the MENA region. For international brands in building materials, sanitary equipment, insulation systems, and building technology, Carthage 2026 represents direct access to the most active prescribers and buyers in the Tunisian market. Around 200 Tunisian and international exhibitors are expected.
The Carthage Green Building Forum 2026 runs alongside the exhibition from 20 to 23 May 2026, bringing together decision-makers, experts, and industrialists around sustainable construction and low-carbon solutions for the Tunisian building sector.
SIAT 2026 — Salon International de l'Investissement Agricole et de la Technologie
Confirmed dates: 28 to 31 October 2026
Venue: Parc des Expositions du Kram, Tunis
Organiser: APIA — Agence de Promotion des Investissements Agricoles, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries
Sector: Agriculture, agricultural investment, agri-food technology, agricultural machinery, seeds, irrigation, aquaculture, fisheries
Audience: Farmers, agricultural investors, cooperatives, input importers, agricultural equipment distributors, researchers, government institutions
SIAT is the reference agricultural trade show in Tunisia and one of the most important agricultural events in the MENA region. It brings together Tunisian and international agricultural sector stakeholders around the challenges of investment, innovation, and technological transition in Tunisian agriculture. The show includes a two-day international forum with workshops, conferences, and a technology innovation competition.
With more than 250 exhibitors from different countries at the 2024 edition, SIAT offers international agricultural brands direct visibility with investors, producers, and institutional decision-makers in Tunisia.
Recurring Shows at the Kram — 2026 Dates to Be Confirmed
The following shows are held annually or every two years at the Kram Exhibition Centre. Exact 2026 dates were not yet published at the time this guide was written. Contact organisers directly for confirmed dates before planning your participation.
IFSA Africa
Sector: Agri-food, beverages, food packaging, ingredients, food production equipment
Typical audience: Food importers, distributors, supermarkets, collective catering operators
Beauty InterFair Tunisia
Sector: Cosmetics, skincare, perfumery, hairdressing, professional beauty products
Typical audience: Cosmetic distributors, hair salons and beauty institutes, pharmacies, professional resellers
SIAMAP
Sector: Traditional crafts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, souvenirs, local products
Typical audience: Specialist retailers, mass market buyers, tour operators, craft exporters
SITEL
Sector: Information and communication technologies, software, cybersecurity, telecommunications, fintech, artificial intelligence
Typical audience: Chief information officers, corporate IT managers, technology startups, investors
Plastic Expo Tunisia
Sector: Plastics processing, plastic packaging, processing equipment, polymer raw materials
PackPrint Expo Tunis
Sector: Packaging, printing, labelling, conditioning, graphic equipment
Typical audience: Packaging and printing industrialists, agri-food procurement directors, printing consumables suppliers
EFFECT Global delivered the Snetor pavilion at PackPrint Expo Tunis 2024 — a custom exhibition stand for a leader in Tunisia's packaging sector. The commercial atmosphere at this show is particularly dynamic with buyers arriving with specific sourcing mandates.
Salon du Meuble de Tunis
Sector: Furniture, interior decoration, upholstery textiles, home equipment
Typical audience: Furniture retailers, interior designers, decorators, importers
International Trade Shows Accessible from Tunisia
Many Tunisian companies participate each year in international trade shows thanks to CEPEX support and FOPRODEX financing. The most frequent destinations for Tunisian exporters include SIAL Paris and in-cosmetics Paris in France, Anuga Cologne and Hannover Messe in Germany, Gulfood Dubai and Arab Health Dubai in the UAE, GITEX Africa Marrakech in Morocco, and the International Fair of Algiers and Batimatec in Algeria.
EFFECT Global has delivered stands at several of these destinations from our Tunisian production facility, including the Tunisia National Pavilion at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech for CEPEX.
How to Prepare Your Exhibition Stand for a Tunisian Trade Show
Start early
Brief your stand contractor at least 8 to 12 weeks before the opening date. For major shows at the Kram, the best installation slots and technical approvals take time. Exhibitors who arrive with a complete brief 10 weeks before the show benefit from a more developed design, unhurried fabrication, and stress-free installation.
Define your commercial objectives before your design
Every stand design decision must be guided by a precise commercial objective. If your main objective is generating distributor contacts, your stand needs a semi-private meeting area. If your objective is product demonstration, your stand needs a functional demonstration zone. If your objective is brand visibility, your stand needs a tall structure with LED lighting visible from the main aisles.
Budget correctly
In Tunisia, a decent modular stand from 9 sqm costs between 4,000 and 12,000 USD. A custom stand between 18 and 50 sqm sits between 12,000 and 35,000 USD. A large island stand from 36 to 100 sqm between 30,000 and 80,000 USD. Proposals significantly below these ranges are almost always a sign of compromised quality. Choose your contractor based on the quality of their past work and their knowledge of the venue.
Choosing the Right Exhibition Stand Contractor in Tunisia
Ask these questions to every supplier you consult: Can you show me recent projects at the Kram Exhibition Centre? Who manages the technical approval process and what is the usual timeline? Do you have international logistics capability? Who will be my dedicated project manager?
EFFECT Global answers all these questions with verifiable references and a dedicated team based in Tunis. We know the Kram Exhibition Centre intimately and manage the complete process of your stand from initial brief through post-show dismantling.
Contact EFFECT Global to discuss your next exhibition stand in Tunisia. Our team will respond with a detailed proposal within 24 hours.
