49th Edition of Baghdad International Fair

The 49th edition of the Baghdad International Fair was held from February 1 to 7, 2026 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds under the theme “New Visions for the Future Economy.” Organized by the State Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services under Iraq’s Ministry of Trade, this year’s event brought together more than 1,050 companies from 36 countries and attracted 150,000 visitors, marking a significant increase from the previous edition.

At the opening ceremony, Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer AlGhurairi stated that the rise in exhibitor numbers reflected growing interest in establishing a presence in Iraq’s large and active consumer market and in building partnerships across various sectors. He also emphasized that Iraq offers promising investment opportunities in trade, industry, and tourism.

This year, the Japan Pavilion, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Iraq, featured 19 Japanese companies and organizations. On February 2, a Japan Day ceremony was held at the venue, during which Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Hiroshi Honjo noted that the participation of Japanese exhibitors was proof that Japan’s private sector is ready to contribute to the future of the Iraqi economy.

Within the Japan Pavilion, the JETRO booth showcased product samples and catalogs from 23 Japanese companies seeking to enter the Iraqi market. The booth served as an opportunity to introduce Japanese products and technologies to Iraqi businesspeople, officials, and other visitors attending one of Iraq’s leading commercial and investment exhibitions.

The 49th edition also featured Uzbekistan as the guest country, with 160 companies participating, highlighting the fair’s growing international presence. JETRO Dubai & MENA remains committed to supporting Japanese companies aiming to expand into the Iraqi market and to contributing to the development of economic relations between Japan and Iraq.