CBME Türkiye 2026 is Istanbul's baby, children's and maternity trade fair, 11–13 November, connecting 500 brands with Eurasian buyers at Istanbul Expo Center.
Dates
11–13 Nov 2026
City / country
Istanbul, Türkiye
Venue
Istanbul Expo Center
Time
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Event overview
CBME Türkiye is the International Istanbul Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo, the region's longest-running trade fair for baby, children's and maternity products. The 44th edition runs 11–13 November 2026 at Istanbul Expo Center, bringing retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce buyers and importers together with around 500 exhibiting brands.
Visitors source Spring/Summer 2027 collections across kidswear, nursery furniture, feeding, care, toys and mobility, and can meet manufacturers directly. Istanbul's position between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the CIS makes the show a practical sourcing hub for buyers building seasonal ranges and new supplier relationships.
TL;DR
See Spring/Summer 2027 ranges from hundreds of brands, compare prices on site, meet manufacturers without intermediaries and build a supplier shortlist for the next season. The international buyer mix also makes it efficient to test whether a product suits several export markets at once.
Exhibitors reach qualified retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce buyers and importers from more than 100 countries in three days. Istanbul's location lowers travel friction for buyers from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the CIS, and the show's hosted-buyer and B2B meeting programmes add targeted introductions.
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
Halls & areas
2Yeşilköy Mah., 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Entrances & gates
Main entrance, Yeşilköy Mah.
Primary visitor entrance; bag checks apply.
Food options
Venue café and food court
On-site diningParking: Use the Istanbul Expo Center car parks off Yeşilköy Mah.; allow extra time on show mornings because the venue shares the district with Istanbul Airport traffic.
Gate: Enter through the main Istanbul Expo Center gate on Yeşilköy Mah. and follow signs to Halls 2 and 4; have your visitor badge or registration confirmation ready.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor pre-registration
Online visitor registration is free.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Complete online registration before travelling; exhibitors collect badges at the Exhibitor Desk on the final installation day.
Ticket notes
Free online visitor registration; bring a passport or photo ID matching the registration for badge collection.
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 9,387
Floor area: 30,000 sqm
Edition #: 43
Visitor countries: 108
This edition
2026
Visitors: 12,000
Exhibitors: 500
Floor area: 30,000 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The 43rd edition closed on 6 December 2025 after four days at Istanbul Expo Center. The organiser reports 9,387 trade visitors from 108 countries, with buyers drawn mainly from the Middle East, CIS, Balkans and North Africa.
Impact
CBME Türkiye matters because it compresses a multi-country sourcing trip into three days in Istanbul. The 2025 edition drew 9,387 visitors from 108 countries, a base that gives exhibitors exposure to buyers from the Middle East, CIS, Balkans and North Africa as well as Türkiye's domestic retail market.
Audience quality
The audience is trade-only and weighted towards retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce buyers, importers and distributors. The 108-country visitor base makes the show more international than a purely domestic Turkish fair, though the largest single contingent is still local. Buyers arrive with seasonal ranges in mind, so conversations tend to be about samples, minimum order quantities and delivery windows rather than general enquiry.
Exhibitor outcomes
Return on exhibiting depends on whether a brand needs distribution in several nearby regions at once. A 9–24 sqm shell stand is enough to test the market with a focused collection; established exporters should budget for a larger raw-space build and pre-booked buyer meetings. The show is less compelling for brands that already have mature distribution in every target market.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Istanbul is one of the few sourcing cities that can serve European, Middle Eastern, North African and CIS buyers within a short flight. CBME Türkiye places Türkiye's childrenswear and baby-goods manufacturing base next to international brands, making it a compact place to compare quality, price and lead times before placing seasonal orders.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Seasonal sourcing moves earlier
Buyers are locking Spring/Summer ranges earlier to secure capacity at reliable factories. Shows that combine finished collections with manufacturer meetings shorten the sampling cycle.
What it changes: A November Istanbul edition gives buyers time to negotiate samples and delivery slots before the spring production peak.
Compliance and traceability in childrenswear
Retailers are asking suppliers for clearer material, chemical-safety and factory-compliance documentation, especially for newborn and toddler products.
What it changes: Buyers should use supplier meetings to collect certificates and test reports, not just price lists.
Baby gear and fashion converge
Stroller, furniture, feeding and apparel brands are being merchandised together in family lifestyle ranges, pushing buyers to source across categories from one region.
What it changes: The show's broad product mix lets a buyer build a coordinated nursery-to-apparel offer without visiting separate fairs.
Sister CBME editions in China and India plus Europe's leading baby and kids fair give buyers alternative dates and sourcing bases.
CBME India
Mumbai, India
Dates from circuit knowledge; confirm the official 2026 calendar before booking.
websiteCBME China
Shanghai, China
Dates from circuit knowledge; confirm the official 2026 calendar before booking.
websiteKind + Jugend
Cologne, Germany
Dates from circuit knowledge; confirm the official 2026 calendar before booking.
websiteSister and adjacent show dates are editorial estimates from the circuit calendar, not a fetched 2026 programme.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Istanbul Airport
Closest major airport; Havaist coaches and taxis connect to Bakırköy and the venue.
About 12 km
to venue
20–35 minutes
by car
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Asian-side airport; allow a longer transfer or use the metro and Marmaray combination.
About 55 km
to venue
70–100 minutes depending on traffic
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 70–110 / night
Simple business hotels within a short taxi ride of the venue; rates rise during major fairs.
USD 130–190 / night
Best balance of access, breakfast and meeting space for a three-night stay.
USD 230–380 / night
Higher-end options with full service; the airport hotel suits early flights, while city-centre properties add commute time.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Cheapest option from central Istanbul; buy an Istanbulkart and allow 45–60 minutes from Taksim.
Taxi / ride-hailing
Use the official taxi rank or app-based pickup; traffic is heavy on weekday mornings.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish e-Visa | Many nationalities can apply online; eligibility and fee depend on passport. | $60.00 | Usually minutes to 3 working days |
Some passport holders are visa-exempt for short business visits; check the official e-Visa eligibility page.
Türkiye generally accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; confirm the commodity and customs office with your freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
November is cool and often wet: expect roughly 8–16°C, rain showers and a breeze off the Marmara Sea. Bring a warm layer and a compact umbrella for the walk between halls and transport.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Turkish mobile networks are fast; buy a local eSIM or tourist SIM at the airport. Venue Wi-Fi is usually available in common areas but can be congested during show hours.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
Handshakes are standard; exchange business cards at the start of meetings and keep initial conversations formal until a relationship is established.
Tipping and payment
Tipping around 10% is customary in restaurants. Cards are widely accepted in Istanbul, but keep some Turkish lira for taxis and small purchases.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: IST
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for November; Istanbul has frequent direct services from Europe and the Gulf.
Book flightsMost business visitors need a visa or e-Visa unless their passport is exempt. Apply online before travel and carry a printed approval.
Estimated cost: USD 60 for many e-Visa nationalities; check your passport's current fee
Processing: Usually minutes to 3 working days
Rules vary by nationality; confirm eligibility and permitted stay on the official site. A passport valid for at least 150 days beyond entry is generally required.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From IST, take a taxi (20–35 minutes) or the Havaist coach towards Bakırköy and continue by taxi. From SAW, allow 70–100 minutes by road or use the metro to Yenikapı and transfer.
Hotel → venue: Taxis from Bakırköy and Ataköy take 10–25 minutes; the M1A metro stops at DTM–İstanbul Fuar Merkezi.
Ride-hail: BiTaksi and Uber are widely used in Istanbul; confirm the pickup point at the venue gate.
Public transit: The M1A metro line connects the airport corridor and central Istanbul to the venue; an Istanbulkart works across metro, tram and ferry.
Parking: On-site parking is available but fills early; arrive before 09:30 on show days.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: 8–16°C
Seasonality: Rain is common and can be heavy; November is one of the wetter months.
Packing: Pack a waterproof jacket, warm layer, comfortable shoes for concrete halls and a universal Type F adapter.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 12 November 2026 (Long Thursday)
The middle day is fully open, runs until 20:30 and gives enough time to cover both halls after exhibitors have settled in. It also avoids the shorter final day, when some stands begin packing down.
Confirm visa or e-Visa and check passport validity — Print the approval and keep a digital copy.
Book flights and a refundable hotel in Bakırköy or Ataköy — Check the venue transfer time before choosing.
Complete free online visitor registration — Use the exact name on your passport.
Build a target exhibitor list and book meetings — Group halls 2 and 4 by product category.
Pack samples of your buying brief, cards, adapter and umbrella — Check the next day's opening hours and leave early.
Arrive, collect badge and pick up a hall map
Main entrance, Istanbul Expo CenterSupplier meetings in Hall 2 focusing on childrenswear
Hall 2Lunch and informal buyer networking
Venue food courtNursery, feeding and toy suppliers in Hall 4
Hall 4Follow-up notes and next-day meeting confirmations
Business lounge or hotelTopkapı Palace and Sultanahmet
Half-Day Heritage
About 30–40 minutes by taxi or tram from Bakırköy
Pair the sourcing trip with Istanbul's Ottoman core, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Bosphorus ferry
Evening or Half-Day
About 45–60 minutes to Eminönü, then a scheduled ferry
See both shores, the bridges and the waterfront mansions on a cheap public ferry.
Long Thursday hall concourse
Show-floor networking
The late 20:30 close on 12 November creates the best informal meeting window.
Bakırköy waterfront cafés
Evening dinner
A short taxi from the venue and easier for a group dinner than the historic centre.
Trade conversations in Istanbul move quickly to samples, minimum order quantities and delivery windows. A disciplined 48-hour follow-up separates serious buyers from catalogue collectors.
Budget
Shell scheme
TRY 6000–9000 / m²
Raw space
TRY 3000–4500 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Indicative Istanbul market rates for a 9–24 sqm shell stand and 36+ sqm raw space; final prices depend on hall, location and services.
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_rental
exhibitor · shell_9_sqm
USD 1400–2200 / per stand
flights
both · economy_return
USD 260–420 / per person
hotel
both · mid
USD 130–190 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 50–90 / per day
visa
both · e_visa
USD 50–80 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth_rental | exhibitor | shell_9_sqm | USD 1400–2200 / per stand | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| flights | both | economy_return | USD 260–420 / per person | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 130–190 / per night | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 50–90 / per day | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| visa | both | e_visa | USD 50–80 / per person | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether CBME Türkiye is best for a visit, a stand or a skip this cycle.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a clear buying brief and can act on samples within one season.
Best for
Retailers, e-commerce buyers and importers building a seasonal range
Min. budget
$1,500.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks before the show
Risks
Crowded meeting schedule
Sample requests may not be ready
exhibit
You can commit to a stand, pre-book meetings and follow up within 48 hours.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers seeking distributors in Türkiye, MENA, CIS or the Balkans
Min. budget
$6,000.00
Timeline
3–6 months before the show
Risks
Stand costs can exceed plan
Lead quality varies by hall position
skip
The timing, budget or product fit is wrong; wait for the next edition or a closer circuit show.
Best for
Teams with no active sourcing or distribution project this cycle
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing relationship-building and competitor intelligence
Book with
Istanbul Expo Center
The Yeşilköy exhibition complex that hosts Halls 2 and 4 and handles visitor access, parking and on-site services.
Venue operator, not a show sponsor.
Turkish Airlines
Türkiye's flag carrier with extensive direct connections to Istanbul from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Useful travel provider; no partnership confirmed on the fetched pages.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO)
Istanbul's business chamber, a practical contact point for Turkish trade and company information.
Public business body; not named as an event partner.
Turkish Clothing Manufacturers' Association (TGSD)
National apparel manufacturers' association representing Türkiye's clothing production base.
Industry association; not named as an event partner.
Recommended providers
Official application portal; check eligibility by passport before paying.
Compare Bakırköy, Yeşilköy and Ataköy properties; book a refundable rate.
Direct services to IST from most European and Middle Eastern hubs.
Request an ATA carnet or temporary-import quote and confirm venue handling.
Choose a policy that covers trade-fair travel, samples and public liability if required.
Book Bosphorus cruises and Topkapı Palace tickets with free cancellation.
Badge scanning and CRM export; confirm compatibility before the show.
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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Date checked
CBME Türkiye / Informa Markets
CBME Türkiye
Informa Fuarcılık A.Ş. / ifm.com.tr
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