32nd Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition, 19–22 May 2027 at Baku Expo Center: food, drink, processing and halal, with Caspian distributors and retail buyers.
Dates
19–22 May 2027
City / country
Baku, Azerbaijan
Venue
Baku Expo Center
Time
Official 2027 opening hours were not published on the reviewed pages
Event overview
InterFood Azerbaijan is the 32nd Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition, running 19–22 May 2027 at Baku Expo Center. It is the country's main annual meeting point for food and beverage producers, importers, distributors and retail chains, with four sections — InterFood, InterDrink, InterFoodTech and HalalFood.
The 2026 edition group reported 447 companies from 45 countries across Caspian Agro Week, InterFood and Horeca Caspian, with more than 18,000 visitors over four days. Expect a working trade fair: stand meetings, retail-chain matchmaking, B2B sessions and a Halal and processing-equipment axis rather than a consumer tasting event.
TL;DR
Visitors can scan local production, regional brands and imported ranges in one four-day window, compare processing and packaging equipment, and meet distributors and retail-chain buyers. The Retail Center and B2B programme are built for scheduled meetings rather than aisle browsing. HalalFood and InterFoodTech make the show useful for buyers who need certification-compatible supply or equipment, not just finished products.
A stand puts a supplier in front of Azerbaijani importers, wholesalers, retail chains and food processors, plus regional buyers from Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East. The 2026 Hosted Buyer programme and Retail Center were introduced specifically to create curated buyer meetings. For equipment suppliers, co-location with Caspian Agro adds farms, processors and cold-chain operators.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Baku Expo Center, 515 Heydar Aliyev Avenue, AZ1050 Baku, Azerbaijan
On-site parking at the venue; tariffs not captured.
Parking: Baku Expo Center has on-site parking; tariffs and capacity are not published on the reviewed pages.
Gate: Visitor access closes 30 minutes before the advertised closing time.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring business identification and a printed or mobile registration confirmation; badge collection is at the Baku Expo Center entrance.
Ticket notes
No 2027 ticket price is published on the reviewed official pages. Register through the official Get the Ticket page; do not buy from unofficial resellers.
What's on
Food & Agro Talks
Sector presentations, conferences and master classes in the presentation zone.
Golden Shah National Culinary Championship
National culinary competition organised by ACSA with Worldchefs judges.
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Organisational support · Azerbaijan
Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan(AQTA)
Support · Azerbaijan
Small and Medium Business Development Agency(KOBIA)
Support · Azerbaijan
Export and Investment Promotion Agency(AZPROMO)
Support · Azerbaijan
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO)
Support · International
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 18,000
Exhibitors: 447
Edition #: 31
Exhibitor countries: 45
This edition
2027
Visitors: 18,000
Exhibitors: 447
Next edition
2028
The annual series is expected to return to Baku Expo Center in May 2028; dates are not confirmed.
Continued Hosted Buyer and Retail Center matchmaking Broader HalalFood and processing-equipment representation
Edition recap
The 31st InterFood Azerbaijan closed on 8 May 2026 alongside Caspian Agro and Horeca Caspian. The organisers reported 447 companies from 45 countries across the three shows, a first Hosted Buyer programme, a Retail Center for retail-chain meetings, Food & Agro Talks and the Golden Shah culinary championship.
New this edition
Hosted Buyer programme
First-run programme bringing invited buyer visitors to scheduled meetings with exhibitors.
SourceRetail Center – Retail Chains Meeting Center
Dedicated matchmaking space for exhibitors and retail-chain buyers.
SourceGolden Shah culinary championship
National culinary competition organised with ACSA and Worldchefs.
SourceImpact
InterFood's commercial impact is regional rather than global: it is where Azerbaijani retail chains, importers and processors meet suppliers for the coming season. The 2026 addition of a Hosted Buyer programme and a Retail Center signals a move from passive stand traffic to curated meetings, which raises the value of a stand for suppliers with a defined distributor or listing objective.
Audience quality
The audience is professionally qualified but concentrated: importers, distributors, retail buyers, processors and HoReCa operators, with a strong Azerbaijani and Caspian base and a smaller international buyer contingent. It is not a mass-consumer show. Visitors arrive to compare suppliers and negotiate distribution, so technical staff and Russian/Azerbaijani-speaking sales cover matter more than brochure volume.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on distributor recruitment rather than raw lead volume. A supplier with an Azerbaijani import partner or a clear retail-listing proposition can use four days to meet most major chains and distributors; a supplier without local follow-up capacity will collect cards that never convert. Equipment exhibitors benefit from co-located Caspian Agro's farmer and processor traffic.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Azerbaijan is a net food importer with a concentrated retail and distribution sector in Baku. InterFood brings those buyers together with local producers and foreign suppliers, and co-location with Caspian Agro and Horeca Caspian widens the audience to farms, processors and hospitality. For a supplier, four days in Baku can reach most of the country's relevant trade buyers at a fraction of the cost of a roadshow.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Retail consolidation and private-label growth
Azerbaijani retail chains are expanding and pushing private label, which raises demand for suppliers that can meet volume, labelling and certification requirements.
What it changes: Suppliers need a retail-ready proposition, not just a product sample, to win shelf space.
SourceHalal certification as a regional export gate
HalalFood gives certified producers a dedicated section and signals demand from Caspian and Middle East buyers.
What it changes: Certification can be the difference between a meeting and a signed distribution deal.
SourceProcessing and packaging investment
InterFoodTech and the co-located agriculture show reflect investment in cold chain, filling, marking and packaging capacity.
What it changes: Equipment suppliers can reach processors and farms that are upgrading lines, not only finished-goods buyers.
SourceHosted buyers and curated matchmaking
The 2026 Hosted Buyer programme and Retail Center shifted the show toward scheduled meetings.
What it changes: Exhibitors should pre-book meetings rather than rely on walk-up traffic.
SourceLatest updates from across the market.
Caspian Agro Week closes with 447 companies from 45 countries
ReadInterFood sits in an annual Baku cluster with Caspian Agro and Horeca Caspian, and overlaps with Gulfood in Dubai and WorldFood Moscow for suppliers planning a regional calendar.
Q1 2027
Global sourcing before Baku.
Q2 2027
Baku cluster in May.
Q3 2027
CIS follow-up.
Event dates for circuit events outside the Baku cluster are planning references and must be re-checked on official sites.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Official venue page says three minutes by car; allow longer at peak times.
about 5 km
to venue
about 10 minutes
by car
Ganja International Airport
Domestic alternative; not practical for the show.
about 360 km
to venue
about 4.5 hours by road
by car
Tbilisi International Airport
Regional alternative via Georgia; check border and visa rules.
about 570 km
to venue
about 8 hours by road
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Bus
Official venue page lists both routes; allow 30–40 minutes.
Taxi / ride-hail
Estimate; use a metered app and confirm the fare before departure.
Airport taxi
Very short transfer; official page says about three minutes by car.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan e-visa (ASAN Visa) | Most foreign business visitors not covered by a visa-free arrangement | $25.00 | about 3 working days standard; urgent option available | |
| Visa-free entry | Certain CIS and neighbouring-country nationals | — | not applicable |
Some CIS nationals travel visa-free; most other visitors need an e-visa. Confirm by passport before booking.
ATA Carnet acceptance was not confirmed on the reviewed pages; check Azerbaijan Customs and the official freight partner before shipping.
Official visa pageWeather
May in Baku is mild to warm, about 15–24°C, with a Caspian breeze and occasional showers.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Local SIMs are available at the airport; hotel and venue Wi-Fi is common but not guaranteed in halls. Download maps and translator packs offline.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Azerbaijani is official; Russian is widely used in business, and English is common among younger buyers. Carry Russian-language product sheets.
Business pace
Relationships and hierarchy matter; bring a senior commercial lead and allow time for tea and relationship-building before pricing talks.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: GYD — Heydar Aliyev International
Book 3–6 weeks out; May is shoulder season but the Baku Grand Prix and other events can tighten rooms.
Most foreign visitors need an e-visa; some CIS nationals are visa-free. Apply at least 10 working days before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 25 standard
Processing: about 3 working days, urgent option available
Carry a hotel booking and return ticket; business visitors may be asked for an invitation letter.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: About 10 minutes by taxi; official page says three minutes by car.
Hotel → venue: 20–25 minutes by taxi from the centre; bus 160/171 from Koroglu metro.
Ride-hail: Bolt and local apps operate in Baku; confirm the plate and fare.
Public transit: BakiCard covers metro and bus; single bus trip about AZN 0.40.
Parking: On-site venue parking; tariffs not published.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May
Temperature: 15–24°C
Seasonality: Occasional spring showers; Caspian breeze can make evenings cool.
Packing: Light layers, a compact umbrella, comfortable shoes and a powered power bank.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2027-05-20
Day two usually has the fullest exhibitor presence and scheduled meetings after the opening-day protocol; the final day is shorter and exhibitors begin packing. Confirm exact hours before booking travel.
Register on the official Get the Ticket page and book a refundable hotel in the centre or airport corridor. — No 2027 ticket price published; confirm registration confirmation.
Shortlist 12 exhibitors across finished food, beverages, processing equipment and halal; request meetings. — Use the official exhibitor list when published.
Confirm e-visa, flights, insurance and airport transfer; check passport validity. — Apply for ASAN e-visa at least 10 working days ahead.
Download the hall plan, map a route by section and print Russian-language product requirements. — Plan around the 30-minute pre-close access cut-off.
Pack business cards, comfortable shoes, a light rain layer and a charged phone with a BakiCard transport app. — Carry a printed hotel booking for border questions.
Arrive at Baku Expo Center, collect badge and walk the InterFood finished-goods aisles.
Baku Expo Center — InterFoodScheduled meetings with two importers and a retail-chain category buyer.
Retail Center / exhibitor standsLunch and informal networking; then visit InterDrink and HalalFood.
Baku Expo CenterCross into InterFoodTech for processing and packaging equipment, then Caspian Agro.
InterFoodTech / Caspian Agro hallsWrap-up notes, collect cards and confirm follow-up calls before the 30-minute cut-off.
Venue exitBaku Old City (Icherisheher)
Half-Day Culture
20–25 minutes by taxi from the venue
UNESCO-listed walled city, Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs' Palace; good for an evening after the show.
Gobustan Rock Art and Mud Volcanoes
Full-Day Excursion
about 1 hour by car from Baku
Prehistoric petroglyphs and mud volcanoes; book a guided half-day tour.
Retail Center – Retail Chains Meeting Center
official matchmaking
Use the scheduled meeting space rather than ad-hoc aisle conversations.
Baku Boulevard restaurants
evening networking
Caspian-front restaurants are convenient for supplier dinners; book ahead in May.
InterFood is a relationship-driven regional show; the value is realised in the 30 days after the event, not on the stand. Assign one owner per lead and track distributor vs retail vs equipment opportunities separately.
Budget
Shell scheme
AZN 145–210 / m²
Raw space
AZN 95–145 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No public 2027 stand tariff; figures are estimates for budgeting only.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · space only
USD 855–1305 / 18 sqm stand
booth
exhibitor · equipped space
USD 1305–1890 / 18 sqm stand
hotel
both · mid
USD 400–640 / 4 nights
flight
both · regional
USD 180–420 / return economy
per_diem
both · standard
USD 35–60 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | space only | USD 855–1305 / 18 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| booth | exhibitor | equipped space | USD 1305–1890 / 18 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 400–640 / 4 nights | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flight | both | regional | USD 180–420 / return economy | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 35–60 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip InterFood Azerbaijan 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a sourcing list and can hold meetings in Baku in May 2027.
Best for
Importers, distributors, retail buyers and processors sourcing finished food, beverages or equipment
Min. budget
$600.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks
Risks
Date confusion from third-party listings
Limited 2027 ticket and hall information
exhibit
You can commit a 9–18 sqm stand, Russian-language materials and a 30-day follow-up owner.
Best for
Producers and equipment suppliers seeking Azerbaijani distributors or retail listings
Min. budget
$3,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months
Risks
No public 2027 stand tariff
InterFood-only visitor counts are not published
Local follow-up capacity is essential
skip
The show does not fit your 2027 market plan or budget.
Best for
Suppliers with no Caspian channel plan or buyers with no active sourcing project
Timeline
not applicable
Risks
Opportunity cost of a weak stand
Travel spend without a defined follow-up
Book with
Skyscanner
Flight search for Istanbul, Dubai, Frankfurt and other origins into GYD.
Affiliate-style planning suggestion; not an official show partner.
Booking.com
Hotel search for Baku centre and airport-corridor stays.
Planning suggestion; not an official show partner.
ASAN Visa
Azerbaijan's official e-visa portal.
Official government service.
AXA Travel Insurance
Travel and business-trip insurance covering Azerbaijan.
Planning suggestion; confirm cover for Azerbaijan.
GetYourGuide
Baku Old City and Gobustan tours.
Planning suggestion; not an official show partner.
Recommended providers
Apply by nationality; standard fee about USD 25.
Book a refundable rate 8–12 weeks out.
Compare Istanbul, Dubai and Frankfurt routes into GYD.
Organiser-nominated forwarder (TBC)
No 2027 handler published; confirm before shipping.
Confirm Azerbaijan cover and business-equipment cover.
Old City and Gobustan tours.
Manual CRM upload
No official scanner named; use a backup app and CSV export.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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References
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Publishers
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Date checked
Iteca Caspian / Caspian Event Organisers
InterFood Azerbaijan
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