The AYAKKABI FAIR has been developed as a result of demand from suppliers and industry stakeholders for a high quality, industry operated and truly independent footwear fair for the Turkish market. The event enjoys the support of Turkish General Shoemakers’ Federation, Izmir Shoes Manufacturers’ Chamber and Aegean Shoes Industrialists’ Association.

 

 

 

Today the Turkish footwear sector has the capacity of creating its own brands and fashion. The performance of the sector largely depends on exports. The Turkish shoe sector had an export value of 289.636.625 USD in the year 2009. At present, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, England, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Germany, Iraq, France, Israel, U.A.E, Spain, Italy, Libya are major markets for Turkish made shoes.

 

 

Welcoming buyers from around Turkey and overseas the AYAKKABI Fair is held twice a year. The last edition AYAKKABI SUMMER 2011 was organized between the dates of 06-09 January 2011, boosting 153 exhibitors and over 9.742 visitors from Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, People’s Republic of China, England, Greece, Holland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Romania, Russian Federation, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and USA.

 

 

We strongly believe that AYAKKABI / WINTER 2011 will be an outstanding event for those foreign exhibitors and visitors, which are very eager to establish commercial relations with Turkish business society and also interested in accessing to the Balkan and East European countries and Middle East countries.

 

 

 

We are looking forward to welcoming you in this great meeting.