The global seafood marketplace concentrates supply and demand over three days in Barcelona. Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global 2027 runs from April 20 to 22 at Fira de Barcelona - Recinto Gran Via and brings together buyers, processing equipment suppliers and aquaculture companies.
Practical details for the Barcelona event
Doors open April 20 at 10:00 and the show runs through April 22, closing at 17:00 on the final day. The venue is Fira de Barcelona - Recinto Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I 64 in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. The event combines the trade exhibition with a conference program of more than 30 educational sessions.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
Expect exhibitors across seafood products, processors of fish, manufacturers of processing machinery and cold-chain service providers. The event includes dedicated zones for aquaculture innovation and stands from companies focused on distribution and packaging for the seafood trade.
Program highlights
The conference schedule features over 30 sessions led by industry experts. Key elements include the Aquaculture Innovation Zone, buyer-oriented programs such as the Key Buyer Program, and the Seafood Excellence Global Awards. The onsite events list includes live contests and product showcases.
Key figures
Published figures list 35,500 attendees and 2,290 exhibitors. The previous edition occupied more than 52,980 net square meters of exhibit space, reflecting the event’s scale for international sourcing and partner search.
Commercial prospecting and networking advice
For sales teams, focus on scheduled meetings with buyers from the Key Buyer Program and prepare concise processing or product demos at your booth. Provide technical sheets on traceability, batch handling and lead times. Target conference sessions on aquaculture and preservation technologies to support conversations with technical buyers and procurement leads. Use the exhibitor list to preselect targets and block meeting slots during peak exhibit hours.
Logistics for exhibitors and visitors
The event promotes travel and hotel options and lists transport discounts such as for RENFE. Venue maps and official vendor lists are available for planning stand setup and cold-chain needs. Confirm handling and refrigeration services in advance if you exhibit fresh product.
A final note: global seafood trade is increasingly defined by speed, cold-chain integrity and traceability. If your operation relies on export markets or high-volume processing, arriving to Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global 2027 in Barcelona with a clear commercial plan and technical documentation is essential. Full event information and registration are at http://www.seafoodexpo.com/global
