Prodexpo-2019, the largest Food Exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe, which contributes to the effective solution of the issues of food security and quality, is organized by Expocentre with assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow City Government and under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. 28 product sectors, a whole range of food and drinks, were covered by Prodexpo-2019: 2442 companies from 69 countries of Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australia have taken part in this Exhibition and demonstrated their best products. Thirty countries had national pavilions. The number of Russian regions which want to show their products has also grown. This year there were 21 of them. In total, there were 1722 Russian manufacturers and suppliers taking part in Prodexpo 2019. Over the years of its existence, the Exhibition has played an important role in stimulating the Russian food industry, international trading, hi-tech technologies in manufacturing. Prodexpo promotes high-quality foodstuffs to the domestic market.

The geography profile of the Prodexpo exhibitors is increasing. According to the organizers, this year 14% of exhibitors have made their debut. Moreover, new companies took part in all 28 salons of the trade show.

In Prodexpo-2019, there were national pavilions from Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain and others.

For the very first time, the trade show featured the Prodexpo Organic Salon. This topic has been developed for years. At last in 2018 the Law on Organic Products, another promising niche on the Russian Food market, was adopted in Russia. The law will come into force in 2020. During Prodexpo-2019, the Prodexpo Organic Salon was represented by the companies which have organic certificates valid for February 2019.

Thus, the Exhibition can be recommended for Flemish companies which have their plans to start their business activity on the Russian food market, it can be considered as an efficient marketing tool as their first step to develop client base in Russia.

Of course, there are some difficulties related to the food embargo imposed by the Russian Government in 2014, but the companies, which are working in food sectors not covered by the sanctions, evaluate the high potential of Russian food market and continue develop their business activity on it and sign new contracts.

However, the ultimate measure of success of each exhibition or Trade event is the number of signed contracts or memorandum of co-operation, and according to expert opinion, Prodexpo is a leader in this field. Thus, it a right place to find a reliable clients and promote your company especially on the early stage of your activity in Russia.