World glassware industry meets in Istanbul

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Lerato Khumalo

Türkiye’s production, design and export power in the home and kitchenware sector, ZUCHEX, will meet world markets in 2026. Purchasing delegations from many countries, especially Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA, Russia, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Lebanon and Uzbekistan, will come to Istanbul.

At the four-day fair, Turkish manufacturers will have the opportunity to reach new export markets, develop existing commercial relations and make new distributorship agreements.

5.5 BILLION DOLLAR EXPORT POWER

Türkiye’s home and kitchenware industry completed 2025 with an export of 5.5 billion dollars, ranking among the top 10 countries in world exports. The sector aims to become one of the top three countries by increasing its share in global exports to 4 percent by 2035.

ZÜCDER Chairman of the Board of Directors, Burak Önder, stated that ZUCHEX is an important platform for Turkish manufacturers to meet directly with international buyers, and emphasized that the sector should reach new markets and increase the global awareness of Turkish brands.

MORE THAN 1,500 BRANDS WILL PARTICIPATE

At ZUCHEX, one of the important trading platforms of the approximately 250 billion dollar global home and kitchenware market, new products and designs will be exhibited in many categories, from tableware and kitchenware to cooking equipment, from decorative products to electrical appliances.

ZuchXTalks seminars will be held within the scope of the fair, and innovative products and prototypes developed by young designers with manufacturers will be presented to visitors at ZUCHEX Designathon.

ZUCHEX 2026 will be held at Tüyap Istanbul Fair and Congress Center between 9-12 September.