LitMetExpo 2027: foundry and metallurgy in Minsk, 6-9 April 2027.
Dates
6–9 Apr 2027
City / country
Minsk, Belarus
Venue
Football Manege
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event overview
LitMetExpo 2027 is the international foundry and metallurgical technology fair in Minsk, Belarus, running 6-9 April 2027 at the Football Manege.
It sits inside MinskExpo's metalworking week alongside Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Cutting, Powder Metallurgy and Corrosion Protection.
Buyers come for casting equipment, rolling mills, heat treatment, measurement and automation.
TL;DR
See live casting, rolling, forging and heat-treatment equipment from Belarus, Russia, China and Turkey in one hall, then compare suppliers without a multi-city trip. The co-located metalworking shows add welding, powder metallurgy and corrosion protection, so one visit covers the full production chain.
Belarusian machine builders, foundries and repair plants attend to replace imported equipment and find regional partners. A stand places you in front of technical buyers from Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan during a four-day industrial week, with the foundry association and BNTU backing the programme.
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
1Football Manege, 20/2 Pobediteley Avenue, 220035 Minsk, Belarus
Entrances & gates
Main public entrance
Faces Pobediteley Avenue; visitor registration and badge desk inside the lobby.
Food options
On-site cafe
On-site diningParking: Limited on-site parking off Pobediteley Avenue; the adjacent Pobediteley Avenue lots fill before 10:00, so arrive early or use metro plus a short walk.
Gate: Use the main public entrance facing Pobediteley Avenue; have your registration confirmation and passport ready for badge collection.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Complete the online invitation form, bring the confirmation and a passport, and collect the badge at the visitor desk in the Football Manege lobby.
Ticket notes
Admission is free (ВХОД СВОБОДНЫЙ); registration on the official exhibition site is mandatory for every visitor.
Build-up & tear-down
What's on
Mechanical Engineering / Metalworking 2027
Machine tools, production technology and mechanical engineering equipment.
Same Football Manege hall and dates.
WebsiteWelding and Cutting 2027
Welding equipment, consumables, cutting systems and quality control.
Same Football Manege hall and dates.
WebsitePowder Metallurgy 2027
Powder production, compaction, sintering and related materials technology.
Same Football Manege hall and dates.
WebsiteCorrosion Protection. Coatings 2027
Anti-corrosion coatings, surface preparation and protective technologies.
Same Football Manege hall and dates.
WebsiteNational Academy of Sciences of Belarus(NASB)
Scientific support · Belarus
Belarusian National Technical University(BNTU)
Academic and technical support · Belarus
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Exhibitors: 200
Exhibitor countries: 6
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,000
Exhibitors: 70
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
MinskExpo's April 2026 metalworking week filled the Football Manege with more than 200 companies across six specialised shows, including LitMetExpo. Foundry exhibitors demonstrated casting methods and aluminium and zinc part production.
New this edition
One badge for six shows
A single visitor badge covers LitMetExpo and the co-located Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Cutting, Powder Metallurgy and Corrosion Protection exhibitions.
SourceSubcontract exchange
The 2027 metalworking week includes a subcontract exchange for Belarusian and Russian industrial enterprises.
SourceImpact
LitMetExpo is small beside global foundry fairs, but it concentrates Belarusian plant engineers, foundry managers and equipment buyers inside one hall during MinskExpo's metalworking week. That density matters more than raw visitor volume for suppliers of melting, moulding, rolling and heat-treatment equipment.
Audience quality
The audience is technical and procurement-led: foundry and machine-building staff comparing equipment for active modernisation projects. Expect Russian, Belarusian and Central Asian buyers alongside local visitors. The free, registration-only entry keeps the hall business-focused, although it also means badge counts are not audited.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on follow-up in the CIS pipeline rather than floor sales. Exhibitors showing live casting, measurement or automation equipment can qualify plant-level projects during four days and visit nearby factories afterwards. No official rebooking or satisfaction data is published, so treat ROI as a pipeline estimate.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Belarus keeps a dense foundry and metalworking base in Minsk, Gomel and Mogilev, yet local plants still import high-end melting, rolling, heat-treatment and measurement equipment. LitMetExpo puts those buyers beside MinskExpo's wider metalworking week, giving suppliers a compact route into Belarus, Russia and the wider CIS market.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Import substitution in Belarusian engineering
Sanctions and broken Western supply chains push Belarusian machine builders toward Chinese, Russian and domestic equipment. Foundries are recasting supplier lists around availability and service.
What it changes: Exhibitors with spare parts, training and local service can win replacement orders that were previously tied to European brands.
Energy and scrap efficiency in melting
Electric induction melting, charge optimisation and recycling of alloy scrap are moving from cost projects to compliance projects for Belarusian foundries.
What it changes: Melting and recycling technology has a clear payback story for plants facing volatile energy and raw-material costs.
Digital casting and measurement
Casting simulation, automated inspection and production-data systems are being adopted to cut scrap and shorten lead times in small and mid-sized foundries.
What it changes: Software and metrology suppliers can position themselves as low-capex productivity partners rather than equipment vendors.
LitMetExpo is one of six specialised shows staged together at the Football Manege. Buyers planning a CIS industrial calendar can add Moscow's Metalloobrabotka and the co-located Minsk shows.
Mechanical Engineering / Metalworking 2027
Minsk, Belarus
Runs in the same hall and on the same dates as LitMetExpo.
websiteWelding and Cutting 2027
Minsk, Belarus
Welding, cutting and joining equipment; same visitor badge.
websiteMetalloobrabotka 2027
Moscow, Russia
Dates from the circuit calendar; confirm against the official Metalloobrabotka site before booking travel.
websiteApril 2027
One trip covers the full Minsk metalworking week.
May 2027
Moscow follow-up for suppliers wanting a larger Russian audience.
Co-located show names and dates come from MinskExpo; the Moscow dates are circuit context and are marked for confirmation.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Main international gateway; official taxis and pre-booked transfers are the simplest option.
about 42 km
to venue
45-60 minutes
by car
Minsk Borovaya Airport (Minsk-1)
Business-aviation and limited regional flights; check whether your carrier actually uses it.
about 12 km
to venue
25-35 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–75 / night
Simple Soviet-era and newer budget hotels; book a renovated room and confirm breakfast.
USD 90–150 / night
Best balance of walkability, breakfast and a 10-20 minute ride to the Football Manege.
USD 180–280 / night
International-standard rooms, gyms and meeting space; the Marriott is closest to the venue.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro and city bus
Buy a ticket at the metro kiosk or use a contactless card; buses accept cash but exact change helps.
Taxi or ride-hail
Use an official taxi rank or the Yandex Go app; agree the fare before leaving the airport.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Many CIS and several other nationalities enter Belarus visa-free, but the list and entry-point conditions change. Check the Belarusian foreign ministry or embassy for your passport before booking.
Belarus accepts ATA Carnets for exhibition goods; confirm the temporary-import wording with the freight forwarder and keep the carnet stamp on arrival.
Official visa pageWeather
April is early spring in Minsk: daytime highs of 9-14°C, nights of 1-4°C, and a mix of sun, wind and rain. Snow is rare but a cold snap is possible.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile data is cheap with local SIMs from A1, MTS or life:); the venue has Wi-Fi in public areas. EU roaming does not cover Belarus, so buy a local eSIM or SIM at the airport.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greetings and names
Belarusians greet with a handshake and use patronymics in formal settings; bring a Russian or Belarusian-speaking colleague for plant visits.
Business meals
Lunch is a substantial mid-day meal and business dinners often include vodka toasts; a polite refusal is accepted if you are driving.
Payments
Cash in Belarusian rubles is useful outside Minsk; cards work in city hotels and restaurants but not at every rural plant.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Minsk National Airport (MSQ)
Book Belavia or a connecting carrier into MSQ; allow 90 minutes for immigration and baggage before a 45-60 minute transfer to the venue.
Book flightsCheck the current Belarus visa-free list; many CIS passports enter without a visa, while other nationalities need an embassy visa.
Estimated cost: USD 60-160 if a visa is required
Processing: 5-10 working days
Carry an invitation letter from the organiser, hotel booking and travel insurance; rules can change, so verify before travel.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: MSQ to the Football Manege is about 42 km and 45-60 minutes by official taxi or pre-booked transfer.
Hotel → venue: From central hotels, take metro line 1 to Pushkinskaya and walk 20 minutes, or use a 10-15 minute taxi.
Ride-hail: Yandex Go is the main ride-hail app; taxis at the airport should be booked at the official desk.
Public transit: Metro plus bus is cheap and reliable; buy a ticket at the metro kiosk and validate on board.
Parking: On-site parking is limited; Pobediteley Avenue lots fill before 10:00.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 1-14°C
Seasonality: Frequent April showers and gusty winds; snow is possible early in the month.
Packing: Bring a warm waterproof jacket, comfortable shoes and an umbrella; halls can be cool in the morning.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 (6 April 2027)
The official opening is at 12:00 and most exhibitors staff their stands with senior technical staff on day one. Arrive by 11:30 to collect a badge and cover the foundry hall before the afternoon rush.
Book flights and hotel — Aim for arrival on 5 April and departure on 10 April.
Register online and print the confirmation — Use the official ticket page; carry a passport.
Build a target exhibitor shortlist — Check the 2026 participant guide for likely repeat exhibitors.
Confirm airport transfer and visa documents — Save the hotel address in Russian for the driver.
Pack business cards, passport and warm layers — Halls are cool in the morning; wear comfortable shoes.
Badge collection and hall orientation
Football Manege main lobbyFoundry and melting supplier meetings
LitMetExpo hallLunch and informal networking
On-site cafeWelding and automation stands
Co-located hallsMinsk old town and Independence Avenue
City Walk
20-30 minutes by metro from the venue
See Stalinist architecture, the Opera House and the restored old town after show hours.
Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War
Museum
about 6 km, 20 minutes by taxi
A compact introduction to Belarusian industrial and wartime history.
Football Manege cafe
on-site
Busy at 13:00; good for short supplier conversations.
Pobediteley Avenue restaurants
after-hours
Several business-friendly restaurants within a 10-minute walk of the venue.
Foundry equipment decisions move slowly and often involve a plant director, chief engineer and procurement office. A generic brochure follow-up is ignored; a technical note tied to the buyer's casting defect or capacity problem earns the second meeting.
Budget
Shell scheme
BYN 350–550 / m²
Raw space
BYN 250–420 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Editorial estimate for a Minsk industrial show; MinskExpo had not published a 2027 tariff on the fetched pages.
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.
shell_scheme
exhibitor · 9 sqm
USD 1000–1600 / booth
raw_space
exhibitor · 36 sqm
USD 4500–7500 / booth
hotel
both · mid
USD 90–150 / room/night
flight
both · return economy
USD 350–900 / return
per_diem
both · standard
USD 35–60 / day
visa
both · business
USD 60–160 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shell_scheme | exhibitor | 9 sqm | USD 1000–1600 / booth | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| raw_space | exhibitor | 36 sqm | USD 4500–7500 / booth | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 90–150 / room/night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flight | both | return economy | USD 350–900 / return | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 35–60 / day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| visa | both | business | USD 60–160 / per person | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six questions, about a minute. The result suggests whether to visit, exhibit or skip LitMetExpo 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 live modernisation project and can meet several suppliers in one trip.
Best for
Plant engineers and procurement teams sourcing foundry, rolling or heat-treatment equipment
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
One day during 6-9 April 2027
Risks
Russian-language stands
Limited public transport to the venue
exhibit
You can commit to a 9 sqm stand, Russian materials and follow-up in the region.
Best for
Equipment makers and service providers targeting Belarusian and CIS foundries
Min. budget
$8,000.00
Timeline
Book stand and freight 90 days ahead
Risks
Small show scale
Sanctions and payment complexity
Need for Russian-speaking staff
skip
Your products do not serve foundries, metallurgy or machine building and you have no CIS pipeline.
Best for
Consumer audiences, retail buyers and companies with no CIS industrial interest
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing a low-cost market entry point
Book with
MinskExpo, JSC
State exhibition company that runs the Football Manege metalworking week and LitMetExpo.
Named as organiser on the official LitMetExpo page.
Association of Foundry Men and Metallurgists of Belarus
Co-organiser and technical community behind the foundry programme.
Named as co-organiser on the official LitMetExpo page.
Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Business matchmaking and export support for companies entering Belarus.
Public business-support body; not confirmed as a 2027 partner.
Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU)
Technical university listed in support of the 2027 foundry and metallurgy exhibition.
Named under support on the official LitMetExpo page.
Recommended providers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus
Check the visa-free list and entry-point conditions for your passport.
Compare Minsk hotels near Pobediteley Avenue; book a flexible rate for April.
Belarusian flag carrier with direct regional flights into Minsk National Airport.
Official on-site freight coordinator; call +375 17 361-03-51 for oversized machinery.
Belarusian state insurer; travel medical cover is required for visa applicants.
City walks and museum tickets can be arranged around show hours.
Use a phone scanner and CSV export; no official show scanner was confirmed.
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