Confitexpo - Confectionary Show 2026
Event Date
August 4–6, 2026
Location
Guadalajara, Mexico
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryConfitexpo, the International Confectionery Show, is Latin America's leading B2B trade fair for the confectionery, snack, and party-supply industries. It bills itself as the most important international exhibition for the confectionery industry in Latin America, an annual opportunity to expand markets, discover suppliers, and grow sales in the sweetest sector. The 2026 edition marks the 40th International Confectionery Show, held at Expo Guadalajara.
Confitexpo is aimed exclusively at trade professionals and positions itself as a specialized B2B platform, attracting participants from over 17 countries, including importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and decision-makers with clear purchasing intent. The show floor covers sweets, snacks, chocolates, gummies, cookies, disposables, balloons, party items, machinery, packaging, and much more.
Related sectors such as party supplies, festive items, and balloon manufacturers are also represented, and the fair is complemented by hands-on seminars exploring technological innovations and industry trends, helping businesses stay competitive in a dynamic market. For buyers and exhibitors targeting Mexico and Latin America, it is a strategic gateway to a fast-growing regional market.
Show Highlights
Key features of Confitexpo include:
- A full value-chain marketplace — the event brings together the entire value chain, from manufacturers to major retail chains.
- Broad product showcase — candies, snacks, chocolates, gummies, cookies, disposables, balloons, party supplies, machinery, packaging, and more.
- Innovation and trends — a showcase of the latest innovations and trends that will shape the future of the industry.
- Industry seminars — hands-on seminars that explore technological innovations and industry trends, delivering tangible value and helping businesses remain competitive.
- International reach — participants from over 17 countries, including importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and decision-makers with clear purchasing intent.
- Strategic location — a platform leveraging Mexico's position as a trade hub between North, Central, and South America.
Attendance
The official website does not publish attendance figures. Third-party trade-show listings estimate the event's scale: the show is expected to attract over 8,000 attendees and 320 exhibitors from various sectors of the confectionery and related industries. Attendees come from over 17 countries and include importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and decision-makers with clear purchasing intent. These figures are estimates from external directories and should be confirmed with the organizer.
Registration
Registration for Confitexpo 2026 is open. Prospective visitors and exhibitors can register online through the official registration portal (linked from confitexpo.com). Note that Confitexpo is aimed exclusively at trade professionals and positions itself as a specialized B2B platform, so attendance is intended for industry buyers, suppliers, and decision-makers rather than the general public. Exhibitors interested in securing a stand should contact the organizer through the official website for space and pricing details.
History
Confitexpo was born from the need — identified by Dulcelandia magazine — to create a meeting forum among suppliers, manufacturers, and marketers of the confectionery industry, with the first edition held in Mexico City in 1986. Since 1989 the exhibition moved to Expo Guadalajara, with the vision of offering better results because Jalisco concentrates the largest supply base in the sector. It has been held every summer since 1986 at the Guadalajara Exhibition Center. The 2026 edition, held August 4–6, 2026, is the 40th International Confectionery Show.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does Confitexpo 2026 take place?
Confitexpo 2026 takes place August 4–6, 2026, at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The 2026 edition is the 40th International Confectionery Show.
What is Confitexpo and who should attend?
Confitexpo is Latin America's leading international B2B trade show for the confectionery, snack, and party-supply industries. It is aimed at trade professionals, including importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and buyers with clear purchasing intent, drawing participants from more than 17 countries.
What products are showcased at Confitexpo?
The show features sweets, snacks, chocolates, gummies, cookies, disposables, balloons, party items, machinery, packaging, and related products and services. Hands-on seminars covering industry innovations and trends complement the exhibition.
How do I register for Confitexpo 2026?
Registration for Confitexpo 2026 is open and can be completed online through the official registration portal linked from confitexpo.com. Because the event is a trade-only B2B platform, it is intended for industry professionals rather than the general public.
What is the nearest airport and where can I stay?
The nearest airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), roughly 22 km from the venue. Many hotels sit within walking distance of Expo Guadalajara, including the Fiesta Inn Guadalajara Expo (directly across from the venue), ibis Guadalajara Expo, City Express Plus by Marriott, and Guadalajara Plaza Expo.
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