Eurasia's leading coatings show returns to Istanbul on 24–26 November 2027 with raw materials, construction chemicals, adhesives and production equipment.
Dates
24–26 Nov 2027
City / country
Istanbul, Türkiye
Venue
Istanbul Expo Center (IEC)
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event overview
Paintistanbul & Turkcoat 2027 is the 10th edition of Eurasia's leading coatings event, held at Istanbul Expo Center on 24–26 November 2027. It brings paint and coating manufacturers together with suppliers of raw materials, pigments, additives, construction chemicals, adhesives, laboratory equipment and production machinery.
The 2024 edition drew 372 exhibitors and 9,724 visitors from 61 countries across 11,461 sqm, and the 2027 show adds co-located polyurethane, surface-treatment, adhesives and composites pavilions. Buyers from Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans use the show to source formulations, compare equipment and meet distributors.
Free registration includes the conference programme.
TL;DR
Compare raw materials, pigments, additives and production equipment side by side, meet Turkish manufacturers and distributors, and use the free conference programme to track formulation and sustainability trends. The co-located pavilions add polyurethane, surface treatment, adhesives and composites suppliers in one trip.
Turkcoat puts your formulation, equipment or raw-material range in front of Turkish coatings producers and regional distributors, with 61 visitor countries recorded in 2024. The co-located halls broaden the audience beyond paints into construction chemicals, adhesives and composites, and the free visitor pass keeps gate traffic high.
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
Yeşilköy Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:7, 34149 Bakırköy/Istanbul, Türkiye
Entrances & gates
Main visitor entrance
Atatürk Cad. frontage, opposite the former Atatürk Airport terminal area.
Food options
Fairground cafe and food court
On-site diningParking: Istanbul Expo Center has on-site parking beside the halls; arrive via the Atatürk Cad. main gate and allow extra time on the first morning.
Gate: Enter through the main visitor gate on Atatürk Cad.; have your QR-coded badge ready for scanning.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor badge
Free entry with online registration; no paid visitor ticket is published.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online; the confirmation email contains a QR-coded badge that is scanned at the main entrance.
Ticket notes
Visitor entry is free. The conference programme is also free for registered visitors.
Who runs the show
Artkim Fuarcılık
Organiser
What's on
Putech Eurasia
Polyurethane industry fair running on the same dates.
Istanbul Expo Center
WebsiteSurtech Eurasia
Surface treatment and galvanising exhibition on the same dates.
Istanbul Expo Center
WebsiteAdhesives & Bonding
Adhesives and bonding technologies exhibition on the same dates.
Istanbul Expo Center
WebsiteEurasian Composites
Composite raw materials and technologies exhibition on the same dates.
Istanbul Expo Center
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2024
Visitors: 9,724
Exhibitors: 372
Floor area: 11,461 sqm
Edition #: 9
Visitor countries: 61
This edition
2027
Visitors: 11,000
Exhibitors: 400
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The 2024 edition of Turkcoat filled 11,461 sqm at Istanbul Expo Center with 372 exhibitors and 9,724 visitors from 61 countries. The hall mix ran from resin, pigment and additive suppliers to construction-chemical producers, laboratory equipment and full production lines, with the co-located paintistanbul congress adding a technical programme.
New this edition
Co-located pavilions
Putech Eurasia, Surtech Eurasia, Adhesives & Bonding and Eurasian Composites run on the same dates and badge.
SourceConstruction-chemicals and adhesives zone
The product scope explicitly covers construction chemicals and adhesive raw materials alongside paints and coatings.
SourceImpact
Turkcoat is the region's reference coatings event rather than a broad industrial fair: 372 exhibitors and 9,724 visitors in 2024 is a focused, high-intent audience. For a raw-material or equipment supplier, the value is the concentration of Turkish formulators and regional distributors in one hall complex, with the co-located polyurethane, surface-treatment, adhesives and composites shows adding adjacent buyers without diluting the coatings core.
Audience quality
The audience is technical and commercial rather than consumer. Visitors arrive from 61 countries, with the strongest flow from Türkiye, the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans. Expect formulation chemists, procurement leads and plant engineers who can specify a product; the free pass means some casual traffic, so qualify by project and volume rather than badge count.
Exhibitor outcomes
A stand here is best judged on qualified meetings, not raw footfall. Suppliers with a formulation story, local technical support and Turkish-language materials convert best; commodity traders face price-led conversations. Budget for three days of staffing plus an interpreter, and book meetings before the show because the aisles peak on the first two mornings.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Türkiye is one of the largest coatings producers in its region and a bridge between European formulators and Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian buyers. Istanbul Expo Center puts raw-material suppliers, equipment makers and distributors within one hall complex, while the co-located chemical and composites shows widen the buyer pool. For exporters, the show is a low-cost route into a market where local production and construction demand keep coating volumes moving.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Water-borne and low-VOC reformulation
Turkish and EU customers keep tightening VOC limits, pushing formulators from solvent-borne to water-borne and high-solids systems. Suppliers that can show compliant binders, dispersants and coalescents win specification work.
What it changes: Raw-material choices made at the show feed directly into the next formulation cycle.
Sustainability and circular raw materials
Bio-based resins, recycled fillers and lower-energy curing are moving from pilot projects into commercial ranges. Buyers now ask for carbon data alongside a technical datasheet.
What it changes: Exhibitors with documented sustainability claims can differentiate in a crowded additives market.
Automation and colour-management digitalisation
Paint plants are investing in automated dosing, inline colour measurement and digital batch records to cut waste and shorten changeovers. Equipment suppliers are bundling software with hardware.
What it changes: The equipment hall is where plant engineers compare throughput, payback and integration risk.
Turkcoat anchors the Eurasian coatings calendar. Buyers often pair it with the European Coatings Show for formulation science and with PaintIndia or the Middle East Coatings Show for South Asian and Gulf sourcing.
PaintIndia 2027
Mumbai, India
Circuit-knowledge dates; the organisers publish the final window each year.
websiteEuropean Coatings Show 2027
Nuremberg, Germany
Circuit-knowledge dates; confirm the final calendar before booking.
websiteMiddle East Coatings Show 2027
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Circuit-knowledge dates; verify against the 2027 edition notice.
websiteQ1 2027
Two long-haul trips three to five weeks apart; combine only if you have South Asian and European partners.
Q2 2027
Dubai in April and Istanbul in November leave a wide gap; treat Turkcoat as the autumn anchor.
Turkcoat dates confirmed by the organiser; adjacent-show dates are circuit knowledge and should be rechecked before travel.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Istanbul Airport
Main international gateway; Havaist coaches and taxis run to the Bakırköy/Yeşilköy axis.
about 40 km
to venue
45–60 minutes
by car
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Asian-side airport; allow extra time crossing the Bosphorus in weekday traffic.
about 55 km
to venue
60–90 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 60–90 / night
Simple rooms within a short taxi ride of the fairground; breakfast is usually included.
USD 110–160 / night
Business hotels on the coastal road, 15–25 minutes from the venue with easy metro access.
USD 220–380 / night
Full-service hotels with meeting space; central options add 30–45 minutes of commuting.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Cheapest reliable option; the station sits at the fairground. Buy or top up an Istanbulkart at the airport.
Taxi
Use the official taxi rank and insist on the meter; journey time doubles in weekday evening traffic.
Airport coach
Cheaper than a taxi but requires a short taxi or metro hop to the venue.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Visa (tourist/business) | Many nationalities can apply online before travel; eligibility depends on passport and purpose. | $60.00 | Usually minutes to a few days | |
| Sticker visa via consulate | Passport holders not eligible for the e-Visa, including some business visitors. | — | 2–4 weeks |
Some nationalities enter visa-free for short business trips; check the current list before booking.
Türkiye accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; confirm the goods schedule with your chamber.
Official visa pageWeather
Late November is cool and wet: daytime highs around 12–15°C, nights near 8°C, and roughly 100 mm of rain across the month. Pack a waterproof coat and comfortable shoes for the fairground walk.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Turkish mobile networks are fast; a local eSIM or airport SIM gives cheap data. The venue has Wi-Fi in the entrance areas, but treat hall coverage as patchy and download maps and badges before arrival.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tea and hospitality
Meetings often start with tea or Turkish coffee; accept it, keep the first conversation short, and follow up with a written summary in English.
Traffic and timekeeping
Cross-city journeys can take twice the map estimate. Schedule meetings around the show day rather than across town, and leave a buffer for the Bosphorus bridges.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: IST
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for late-November travel; Turkish Airlines and Pegasus serve the two Istanbul airports, with Europe and Gulf connections the strongest.
Book flightsMost business visitors need either an e-Visa or a consular visa; eligibility and fee depend on nationality.
Estimated cost: USD 60 (indicative e-Visa fee; varies by nationality)
Processing: Minutes to a few days for the e-Visa; 2–4 weeks at a consulate
Carry a printed e-Visa, passport valid for at least 150 days beyond entry, and an invitation letter if asked.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From IST, take a taxi (45–60 minutes) or the Havaist coach to Bakırköy and switch to the metro; from SAW allow 60–90 minutes by taxi.
Hotel → venue: The M1A metro to DTM–İstanbul Fuar Merkezi is the most reliable option from the coastal hotel strip.
Ride-hail: BiTaksi and Uber operate in Istanbul; confirm the plate and price estimate before entering.
Public transit: Istanbulkart works on metro, tram, bus and ferry; top up at machines in the stations.
Parking: On-site parking fills early; arrive before 09:30 or use the metro.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: 8–15°C
Seasonality: Wettest month of the autumn, with roughly 100 mm of rain and occasional strong winds off the Marmara Sea.
Packing: Waterproof jacket, layers, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella for the walk between halls.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2027-11-25
Day two keeps the first-morning rush out of your way while every exhibitor is still fully staffed; conference sessions and supplier meetings are easier to schedule than on the opening or closing day.
Register online and download the QR badge — Registration is free; check the confirmation email and save the badge offline.
Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Use the exhibitor list and target 8–12 suppliers across raw materials, equipment and construction chemicals.
Book flights and a refundable hotel — Fly into IST and stay in Yeşilköy, Florya or Ataköy for a short metro ride to the venue.
Check visa, passport validity and insurance — Print the e-Visa and carry an invitation letter if your nationality requires a consular visa.
Download the floor plan and confirm meeting times — Plan halls by product area and leave 30 minutes between meetings; the first morning is the busiest.
Registration, badge scan and hall orientation
Main entrance, Istanbul Expo CenterRaw materials and additives supplier meetings
Coatings and raw-materials hallsLunch and informal networking
Fairground food courtLaboratory, colour-management and production equipment demos
Equipment hallsConference session and follow-up messages
Conference areaSultanahmet and Topkapı Palace
Half-Day Culture
45–60 minutes by metro and tram from Yeşilköy
Ottoman architecture, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapı collections make an easy half-day before or after the show.
Bosphorus ferry to Kadıköy
Evening Food Trip
60–90 minutes door to door
A public ferry across the Bosphorus, then meze and fish restaurants in Kadıköy; go at sunset and return by ferry or taxi.
Opening-day coffee break
Show-floor networking
The café between the coatings halls is busiest at 10:30–11:30 on day one; have a 30-second introduction ready.
Balıkçı restaurants in Yeşilköy
Evening dinner
Casual seafood restaurants near the marina work well for small distributor dinners; book ahead for groups of six or more.
Turkcoat conversations are technical and often involve a formulation trial, so the follow-up should lead with data and samples rather than a generic brochure.
Budget
Shell scheme
TRY 4500–7000 / m²
Raw space
TRY 2200–3500 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands are editorial estimates for Istanbul in 2027, not a published tariff; request the official stand manual before contracting.
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 · shell_9
USD 1080–1710 / per 9 sqm stand
booth
exhibitor · raw_36
USD 2650–4200 / per 36 sqm space
hotel
both · mid
USD 110–160 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 45–80 / per day
visa
both · e_visa
USD 50–65 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell_9 | USD 1080–1710 / per 9 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| booth | exhibitor | raw_36 | USD 2650–4200 / per 36 sqm space | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 110–160 / per night | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 45–80 / per day | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| visa | both | e_visa | USD 50–65 / per person | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip Turkcoat 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes you?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have specific suppliers to meet and can travel on 24–26 November.
Best for
Formulators, procurement leads and plant engineers sourcing materials or equipment
Min. budget
$800.00
Timeline
3–6 weeks
Risks
Free badge creates casual traffic
November rain and traffic delays
exhibit
You can commit to a staffed stand and pre-book meetings with distributors.
Best for
Raw-material, equipment and construction-chemical suppliers targeting Turkish producers and regional distributors
Min. budget
$4,000.00
Timeline
3–4 months
Risks
Commodity price competition
Stand and freight costs in TRY
Need Turkish-language support
skip
Your category is unrelated or you cannot travel during the show window.
Best for
Buyers with no coatings, adhesives or construction-chemicals remit
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing adjacent composites and surface-treatment suppliers
Book with
Istanbul Expo Center (IEC)
The Yeşilköy fairground hosting Turkcoat and four co-located shows, with metro access at DTM–İstanbul Fuar Merkezi.
Venue named on the official visitor FAQ; not a commercial partner.
BOSAD – Turkish Paint Industry Association
The sector association behind the paintistanbul congress and a long-standing supporter of the coatings industry in Türkiye.
Industry association relevant to the show; partnership not confirmed on a fetched page.
Turkish Airlines
Flag carrier with direct services to IST from Europe, the Gulf and North America.
Airline serving the destination; no official show discount was published.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO)
Istanbul's business chamber, a useful contact for import rules, company registration and trade delegations.
Public body relevant to exhibitors; not named as a show partner.
Recommended providers
Apply on the official portal; fees and eligibility vary by nationality.
Compare Yeşilköy, Florya and Ataköy hotels; free cancellation is useful while dates settle.
Direct flights to IST; book 6–8 weeks ahead for late November.
Book 8–10 weeks ahead and use an ATA carnet for temporary samples.
Travel and exhibitor liability cover; confirm the organiser's minimum requirements.
Book Sultanahmet or Bosphorus tours with free cancellation.
Your CRM with a rented badge scanner
No official 2027 scanner was published; test CSV export before the show.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
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