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Summary of the UFI World Map of Exhibition Venues

Core Content

The UFI World Map of Exhibition Venues is a comprehensive report that provides a global census of exhibition venues with a minimum of 5,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space. The report includes data from 2017 and highlights trends in venue capacity, distribution by region, and the top venues and countries/regions. It also outlines the methodology and data collection process, as well as the significance of venue investments for the exhibition industry.

Main Results

Global Overview

• Total Indoor Exhibition Space: 34.8 million sqm in 2017.
• Total Number of Venues: 1,217.
• Growth Since 2011:
  • Number of Venues: +1.8% (or +24.6% when considering capacity).
  • Exhibition Space: +7.6% (or +1.3% per year on average).
• Large Venues (more than 100,000 sqm): 61 venues, representing a 27% increase in 6 years.

Regional Distribution

• Europe:
  • Holds the largest share of global exhibition space with 45% (down 1.8% from 2011).
  • Contains the most venues (499) and the largest venues.
• Asia-Pacific:
  • Surpasses North America in total exhibition space (8.23 million sqm vs. 8.17 million sqm).
  • Accounts for 23.7% of the global market (up 3.2% from 2011).
• North America:
  • Accounts for 23.5% of the global market (down 1.1% from 2011).
• Americas (excluding Europe):
  • Excludes Central and South America due to several venues no longer operational.
  • Overall growth in capacity since 2011, with Asia-Pacific being the fastest-growing region.

Venue Size Segmentation

• Small Venues (less than 20,000 sqm): 4 venues.
• Medium Venues (20,000–100,000 sqm): One third (34%) of all venues.
• Large Venues (more than 100,000 sqm): 61 venues, growing the fastest.

Top Venues and Countries/Regions

Top 10 Venues (by Exhibition Space)

1. Messe Hannover - Germany - 463,275 sqm
2. National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) - China - 404,400 sqm
3. Messe Frankfurt - Germany - 366,637 sqm
4. Fiera Milano (Rho Pero) - Italy - 345,000 sqm
5. China Import & Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) - China - 338,000 sqm
6. Kunming Dianchi Convention & Exhibition Center (DCEC) - China - 310,000 sqm
7. Koelnmesse - Germany - 284,000 sqm
8. Messe Duesseldorf - Germany - 261,817 sqm
9. Paris Nord Villepinte - France - 246,312 sqm
10. McCormick Place - USA - 241,548 sqm

Top Countries/Regions (by Exhibition Space)

1. USA: 6,850,426 sqm (19.7% of global market)
2. China: 5,753,724 sqm (16.6% of global market)
3. Germany: 3,228,020 sqm (9.3% of global market)
4. Italy: 2,293,748 sqm (6.6% of global market)
5. France: 2,245,311 sqm (6.5% of global market)

Conclusion

The report underscores the importance of venue capacity in driving economic development within the exhibition industry. It highlights the significant growth in Asia-Pacific, driven by China, and the continued dominance of Europe in terms of venue numbers and space. The data is reliable but not fully accurate or complete, and UFI provides the report as a free resource for industry use.

Appendices

Regional Profiles

• Asia-Pacific:
  • 28 countries/regions with more than 200,000 sqm of total venue space.
  • China leads the region with 5,753,724 sqm (70.0% of regional market share).
• Central & South America:
  • 3 countries with more than 50,000 sqm of total venue space.
  • Brazil leads the region with 788,011 sqm (64.0% of regional market share).
• Europe:
  • 16 countries with more than 200,000 sqm of total venue space.
  • Germany leads the region with 3,228,020 sqm (20.5% of regional market share).
• Middle East & Africa:
  • 8 countries with more than 50,000 sqm of total venue space.
  • South Africa leads the region with 229,504 sqm (16.3% of regional market share).
• North America:
  • 3 countries with more than 50,000 sqm of total venue space.
  • USA leads the region with 6,850,426 sqm (84.0% of regional market share).

Country Profiles

• Austria:
  • 10 venues with more than 50,000 sqm.
  • Total venue space: 229,504 sqm (0.9% of global market share).
• Belgium:
  • 19 venues with more than 50,000 sqm.
  • Total venue space: 229,504 sqm (1.3% of global market share).
• Brazil:
  • 20 venues with more than 50,000 sqm.
  • Total venue space: 788,011 sqm (2.3% of global market share).
• Canada:
  • 19 venues with more than 50,000 sqm.
  • Total venue space: 840,376 sqm (2.4% of global market share).
• China:
  • 110 venues with more than 200,000 sqm.
  • Total venue space: 5,753,724 sqm (16.6% of global market share).

Notes

• The data was collected from various sources, including supporting partners and direct information from venues.
• The report is freely available at www.ufi.org/research.
• For any inquiries, contact Christian DRUART at chris@ufi.org.