The professional tobacco sector returns to concentrate in Dortmund from 15 to 17 September 2026. Three days in which manufacturers, distributors and retailers will compare product innovations and evaluate their commercial fit in an environment with an international presence.
Dates and venue in Dortmund
Intertabac 2026 takes place from 15 to 17 September at the Exhibition Centre Dortmund. The fair brings together halls with areas dedicated to traditional products and emerging ranges, facilitating clear sectoral routes for buyers and assortment managers.
Zones and exhibitors announced at Intertabac 2026
The fair structure includes sections by product families. The program and thematic areas feature cigars, cigarettes, pipe and fine-cut tobaccos, as well as RYO and MYO, shishas and smoker articles. InterSupply covers tobacco product manufacturing and NUBIZ groups next-generation product offerings. Parallel event listings include initiatives such as Cigar Culture Summit, CB Expo and PouchXchange.
More than 800 exhibitors will present products and services, coming from around 70 countries. The presence of specialized sections allows quick comparisons of suppliers of consumables, accessories and machinery for manufacturing and packaging.
Key figures of Intertabac 2026
The event attracts 14,500 trade visitors from approximately 80 countries. Around half of the attendees come from abroad. It is a fair with global reach where the figures provide context for purchasing decisions and commercial agreements.
How to prepare commercial prospecting at Intertabac 2026
- Define concrete objectives per visit. With more than 800 exhibitors, prioritize manufacturers and distributors operating in the product families that contribute most to your assortment.
- Schedule meetings in advance. The exhibitor directory and the fair app make it easy to identify contacts by thematic area such as cigars, RYO/MYO or accessories.
- Bring key samples and concise documentation. One-page product presentations and a dossier with commercial terms save time in technical conversations.
- Evaluate the supply chain. Use InterSupply to contrast production capacities and lead times before advancing negotiations.
- Consider the NUBIZ offering if your business is exploring next-generation products. Identifying manufacturers and certifications on the NUBIZ track helps filter suppliers with regulatory and quality support.
Featured program and professional activities
The program includes specialized forums such as Cigar Culture Summit and the CB Expo, as well as interaction formats aimed at professional buyers and channel operators. Demonstration spaces and the meeting agenda make it easier to validate innovations and gather direct market feedback.
Final recommendation and official link
Intertabac 2026 is an opportunity to calibrate product positioning in regional and global catalogs thanks to its combination of thematic areas and international volume. If your goal is to make assortment decisions or close agreements with suppliers, plan by product families and book meetings in advance. Tickets and practical details are available on the official website http://www.inter-tabac.de.
