The Inaugural International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia Ends on a High Note With 13,110 Visitors as 2026 Dates Announced
- Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated hardware and tools trade show records strong industry turnout and witnesses' high energy
- The 2025 edition featured over 200 exhibiting companies and brands, with a diverse mix of Saudi Arabia-based companies and international manufacturers
- Driven by the exhibition's success, the second edition of International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia is set for 15 – 17 June 2026

Strong engagement across three days
The debut edition of International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia, co-located with FSB Sports Show Riyadh welcomed 13,110 visitors over three days, with strong representation from the Kingdom. Attendees included professionals from hardware retail, building materials, infrastructure development, manufacturing and government entities. From procurement officers and distributors to contractors and industrial buyers, the visitor profile reflected the full spectrum of the hardware and tools ecosystem. Moreover, live product demonstrations, interactive displays and technological advancements attracted crowds.

International and local exhibitors present diverse showcase
The 2025 edition featured over 200 exhibiting companies and brands, with a diverse mix of Saudi Arabia-based suppliers and international manufacturers. Country pavilions from China and Türkiye stood out for their scale and product range, further reflecting the growing interest in Saudi Arabia as a regional business hub.
Notable exhibitors included Genergy Power Products, a Spanish company specializing in design and manufacture of portable electric generators and thermal-engine–powered machinery; Gong Fong Enterprise, a manufacturer and developer of customized screwdrivers and professional multi-function drivers; Pecol, one of the biggest European producers of fasteners; and Stahlwille Eduard Wille from Germany, a byword for innovative premium hand tools.
Looking ahead to 2026

Commenting on the launch event’s success, Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President – Construction, dmg events, said: “The debut of International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia reported strong visitor footfall with noteworthy B2B matchmaking activity and high-value partnerships, with participating companies establishing new business relationships with regional distributors. We’re excited to return in 2026, even bigger and more targeted, to support this growing ecosystem in collaboration with Koelnmesse.”
Reciprocating the positive sentiment around the success of the exhibition, Sebastian Rosito, Vice President, Koelnmesse GmbH, added: “We are proud to have successfully wrapped up the first edition of International Hardware Fair to the Saudi Arabian market in partnership with dmg events. The EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR, is held in Cologne and is the powerhouse behind the International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia. This edition exceeded expectations and showed the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia within the global hardware landscape. The next edition will continue to deepen international participation and support industrial growth in the Kingdom and the wider region.”
About International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia
International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia, is the premier trade platform in Saudi Arabia for the tools, hardware, and DIY supplies sector, connecting leading manufacturers and suppliers with key buyers across construction, real estate, logistics, and industrial markets.
Organised through a strategic partnership between dmg events and Koelnmesse, the event brings world-class exhibition standards to the Kingdom. The fair delivers unparalleled business prospects, promotes cross-industry collaboration, and showcases the latest innovations – supporting Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation into an international business and industrial hub under Vision 2030.
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