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    Dates

    12–14 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Venue

    FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa atividades

    Time

    April 12 to 14, 2027: Confirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Sagal Expo Lisbon is the premier event for showcasing Portuguese food and beverage products to international markets.

    It features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, making it a key platform for business expansion.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Sagal Expo Lisbon runs from April 12 to 14, 2027, at FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Portugal.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: The expo features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, focusing on the export of Portuguese food and beverages.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by EXPOSALÃO S.A., with more information available at sagalexpo.pt.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include international importers, distributors, and major retail chains looking to source high-quality Portuguese products.
    5. 5Entry / Access: Registration is required for attendance; details can be found on the official website.

    Why visit

    Visitors to Sagal Expo Lisbon can network with industry leaders, discover new products, and explore business opportunities in the growing export market for Portuguese goods. Dates and Venue: Sagal Expo Lisbon runs from April 12 to 14, 2027, at FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Portugal. Scale and Focus: The expo features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, focusing on the export of Portuguese food and beverages.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors at Sagal Expo Lisbon gain visibility among international buyers, enhance their market presence, and establish valuable business relationships in the food and beverage sector. Scale and Focus: The expo features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, focusing on the export of Portuguese food and beverages. Buyer Authority: Attendees include international importers, distributors, and major retail chains looking to source high-quality.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    International food and beverage importers and distributors
    Retail chain buyers and private-label sourcing managers
    Wholesalers and speciality food distributors
    HORECA and catering procurement managers
    Portuguese export managers and producer commercial teams
    Wine, seafood and fresh produce category buyers
    Portuguese diaspora retailers sourcing national brands
    Market analysts and food category researchers
    Trade promotion agencies and export consultants

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Producers of Portuguese wines
    Manufacturers of olive oil
    Distributors of dairy products
    Suppliers of packaged foods
    Exporters of seafood
    Companies specializing in organic products

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Portuguese wines and spirits
    Olive oils and condiments
    Dairy products and cheeses
    Packaged snacks and confectionery
    Seafood and fish products
    Organic and health food products

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa atividades

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    April 12 to 14, 2027Confirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    EXPOSALÃO S.A.

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Exhibitors

    395

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Sagal Expo Lisbon is the premier event for showcasing Portuguese food and beverage products to international markets. It features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, making it a key platform for business expansion. Sagal Expo Lisbon plays a crucial role in promoting Portuguese food and beverage products on the international stage, facilitating business connections and partnerships. Sagal Expo Lisbon, taking place from April 12 to 14, 2027, at.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include International importers and distributors, Retail chain representatives, Food and beverage industry professionals, Export managers. Dates and Venue: Sagal Expo Lisbon runs from April 12 to 14, 2027, at FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Portugal. Scale and Focus: The expo features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, focusing on the export of Portuguese food and beverages. Organiser: The event is organised by EXPOSALÃO S.A., with more information.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors at Sagal Expo Lisbon gain visibility among international buyers, enhance their market presence, and establish valuable business relationships in the food and beverage sector. Scale and Focus: The expo features over 395 exhibitors and attracts more than 1100 international visitors, focusing on the export of Portuguese food and beverages. Buyer Authority: Attendees include international importers, distributors, and major retail chains looking to source high-quality.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Iberia — Lisbon, Portugal. FIL sits in the Parque das Nações district on the Tagus estuary, giving the show a single-site gateway that serves Portuguese food and drink exporters reaching the European Union, Lusophone markets in Brazil and Africa, North America and Asia.

    Why it matters

    Attending Sagal Expo Lisbon on 2027-04-12 to 2027-04-14 in Lisbon lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Sustainability in procurement

    Buyers increasingly screen food and drink suppliers on packaging recyclability, water and energy use and carbon reporting.

    02

    Digital buyer journeys

    Importers and distributors research suppliers, compare ranges and pre-book meetings online before travelling to a fair.

    03

    Private-label and own-brand sourcing

    Retail chains and distributors keep expanding own-brand ranges and look for manufacturing partners rather than finished branded goods alone.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify sourcing across Europe to reduce single-market dependency and shorten lead times.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live tastings and stand meetings remain decisive, but digital catalogues and follow-up webinars extend the commercial window after the show.

    Food and beverage trade fair circuit

    Book hotels and meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; the strongest peer fairs fall in October, February and March, so a calendar can be built around one sourcing trip per season.

    Buyers covering food and drink plan Sagal Expo Lisbon alongside regional peer fairs to compare Portuguese and Iberian supply against wider European and Gulf sourcing options, pricing and service coverage.

    Pre-show

    Confirm exhibitor meetings, sample requests and product demos for Sagal Expo Lisbon.

    Show week

    Hall walk-throughs, tasting sessions, price-list comparison and supplier negotiations.

    Peer events are established sector fairs listed with their usual edition months; each organiser publishes the exact dates of its next edition.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    LIS

    Lisbon Humberto Delgado

    to venue

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Premium
    Parque das Nações waterfront (Vasco da Gama Tower)

    Not yet confirmed

    Design hotel in the Vasco da Gama Tower with river views, roughly a 10-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride to FIL.

    Premium
    Parque das Nações, beside Estação do Oriente

    Not yet confirmed

    Directly opposite FIL and the metro, bus and train interchange; convenient for buyers arriving by public transport.

    Mid-range
    Parque das Nações, Avenida Dom João II

    Not yet confirmed

    Full-service hotel with meeting rooms, a short walk from the halls and from the Vasco da Gama shopping centre.

    Mid-range
    Parque das Nações, opposite Estação do Oriente

    Not yet confirmed

    Practical business hotel with easy access to the Metro Red Line and a five to ten-minute walk to the exhibition entrances.

    Budget
    Parque das Nações

    Not yet confirmed

    Reliable budget option in the same district, with straightforward metro and walking access to FIL.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    metro

    Estimated costEUR 1.80–2.00 single journey with a Viva Viagem card (card costs EUR 0.50)
    Best forAeroporto (Metro Red Line) to Estação do Oriente, then a 2-minute walk to FIL

    Three stops and about 10–12 minutes between the airport and Oriente, one of the fastest airport-to-venue transfers of any European trade fair city.

    metro

    Estimated costEUR 1.80–2.00 single journey; 24-hour Carris/Metro pass EUR 6.80
    Best forCentral Lisbon (Baixa-Chiado, Marquês de Pombal, Alameda) to Estação do Oriente

    Red and Green Line services reach Oriente in 15–25 minutes; the 24-hour pass covers metro, Carris buses, trams and funiculars for a full show day.

    bus

    Estimated costEUR 1.80–2.00 single journey with Viva Viagem; included in the EUR 6.80 24-hour pass
    Best forCarris city buses to Estação do Oriente (routes including 728 and 759)

    Bus routes from the historic centre and airport area terminate at Oriente, which adjoins the FIL entrances and the Oriente shopping and dining complex.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 10–18 by metered taxi; EUR 8–15 with Uber or Bolt
    Best forLisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) to FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa atividades

    A short 4 km transfer taking 10–15 minutes off-peak; allow 25 minutes in rush hour or when the Vasco da Gama bridge traffic backs up.

    train

    Estimated costEUR 25–45 for Alfa Pendular from Porto; EUR 2.00–3.00 for Lisbon suburban services
    Best forCP national rail to Estação do Oriente (Alfa Pendular from Porto, Coimbra and Faro; Azambuja suburban line)

    Oriente station is integrated with FIL, so visitors arriving by train walk straight into the venue without a taxi.

    car

    Estimated costUnderground car park of about 830 spaces, roughly EUR 1–2 per hour with a day cap around EUR 12–15
    Best forDriving to FIL via the A1, A12 or the Vasco da Gama bridge, parking on site

    Two entrances — north by Praça Sony and south on Rua do Bojador — with lifts and stairs into the pavilions; more than 10,000 further paid spaces sit within a 10-minute walk in Parque das Nações.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: accepted

    EU/EEA nationals and visa-exempt travellers such as UK, US and Brazilian citizens visiting for business for up to 90 days do not need a visa; other nationalities require a Schengen short-stay visa for Portugal.

    Portugal accepts ATA carnets for professional equipment, stand fittings and display goods; food and beverage samples intended for consumption fall outside carnet cover and need normal customs and health clearance through Portuguese authorities.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    April in Lisbon is mild and changeable: daytime highs of 18–21 °C (65–70 °F) with nights around 11–13 °C (52–55 °F), roughly nine to twelve rain days and 50–60 mm of monthly rainfall, usually falling as short Atlantic showers rather than all-day rain. Expect eight to nine hours of sunshine on clear days and a cool breeze off the Tagus in Parque das Nações, which makes a light jacket useful for early mornings and after the halls close. Pack layers, a compact umbrella and comfortable shoes for moving between FIL's four pavilions.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Portugal has extensive 4G coverage and live 5G in Lisbon, including Parque das Nações and the FIL halls. Prepaid SIMs from MEO, NOS and Vodafone cost roughly EUR 10–15 with a data bundle and are sold at Lisbon Airport arrivals and in Oriente shopping centre; travel eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly or Nomad are a practical alternative for a three-day trip, and EU-issued SIMs roam at domestic rates. Venue Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, but exhibitors running stand demos or live streaming should order a dedicated connection through the organiser before build-up.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping and meal timing

    Tipping is not obligatory in Portugal: round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants for good service. Business lunches typically run 13:00–15:00 and dinners start from 20:00, so schedule supplier meetings around those windows rather than expecting midday appointments.

    Greetings and punctuality

    A firm handshake is the standard greeting for both men and women, and titles are used in introductions. Meetings start on time, business cards are exchanged early, and small talk about travel or football is normal before commercial discussion.

    Doing business at the fair

    Table tastings are the heart of Sagal Expo: accept the samples, ask about DOC regions, harvest and certification, and follow up with your market's labelling and packaging requirements. Portuguese producers negotiate in a relationship-led, unhurried style, so book a second meeting or a dinner before expecting final terms.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: LIS

    Fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), the TAP Air Portugal hub, which has direct services from most European capitals plus North America and Brazil and sits 4 km from FIL. Book 6–10 weeks ahead for April departures, as spring tourism and Easter-period demand push fares and seat availability up on Friday and Sunday flights; Tuesday to Thursday travel is usually cheaper. Porto (OPO) and Faro (FAO) are practical alternates when combined with Alfa Pendular rail into Lisbon Oriente, which is adjacent to the venue.

    Visa

    Portugal is a Schengen country. EU/EEA citizens and visa-exempt nationalities, including US citizens for business stays up to 90 days, can enter without a visa. Visa nationals must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa and, for business travel, present an invitation letter or proof of event registration or entry ticket.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply at least several weeks before travel, lodging the Schengen short-stay application through the Portuguese consulate or its visa centre.

    Carry an invitation from the organiser or an exhibiting company plus proof of SAGALEXPO registration as supporting documentation. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists required documentation at vistos.mne.gov.pt.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2027-04-12

    Check-out (recommended)

    2027-04-14

    Areas to stay

    Parque das Nações · Parque das Nações waterfront (Vasco da Gama Tower) · Parque das Nações, Avenida Dom João II · Parque das Nações, beside Estação do Oriente · Parque das Nações, opposite Estação do Oriente

    premium

    EUR 200-320/night

    premium

    EUR 150-230/night

    mid range

    EUR 130-190/night

    mid range

    EUR 120-180/night

    budget

    EUR 85-125/night

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). Allow road or rail time to FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa atividades; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa atividades: Parque das Nações waterfront (Vasco da Gama Tower): Myriad by SANA Hotels; Parque das Nações, beside Estação do Oriente: Tivoli Oriente Lisboa Hotel; Parque das Nações, Avenida Dom João II: Meliá Lisboa Oriente.

    Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FREE NOW all operate in Lisbon and are the easiest way between Lisbon Airport (LIS), Parque das Nações hotels and FIL. Expect EUR 8–15 from the airport to FIL (10–15 minutes) and EUR 7–14 from central Lisbon hotels. Cars pick up on the arrivals kerb at LIS and at the designated pick-up bays beside FIL and Estação do Oriente; use the app's in-app fare estimate on arrival day, as surge pricing applies during the 08:00–10:00 and 17:30–20:00 peaks.

    Public transit: Lisbon's Metro Red Line links Lisbon Airport directly to Estação do Oriente, which sits beside FIL — three stops, about 10–12 minutes, EUR 1.80–2.00 per single journey loaded on a Viva Viagem card (the reusable card itself costs EUR 0.50). From central Lisbon (Baixa-Chiado, Marquês de Pombal, Alameda) the Red or Green Line reaches Oriente in 15–25 minutes, and a 24-hour Carris/Metro pass at EUR 6.80 covers unlimited metro, bus, tram and funicular travel. Carris buses (routes including 728 and 759) and CP suburban trains on the Azambuja line also stop at Oriente, so a metro-and-walk combination covers the whole show week without a car.

    Parking: FIL has a paid underground car park with around 830 spaces and two entrances — north beside Praça Sony and south on Rua do Bojador — with lifts and stairs giving direct access to the pavilions; expect Parque das Nações district tariffs of roughly EUR 1–2 per hour with a day cap in the EUR 12–15 range. More than 10,000 additional paid spaces exist around Parque das Nações (Oriente station, Vasco da Gama shopping centre and the casino), all within a 10-minute walk of the halls. Arrive before 09:00 on show mornings, as the on-site car park fills early on the middle day, and note that driving routes from the A1, A12 and the Vasco da Gama bridge converge on Parque das Nações.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027

    Temperature: Daytime highs 18–21 °C (65–70 °F); overnight lows 11–13 °C (52–55 °F), with occasional warmer afternoons near 24 °C.

    Seasonality: April is one of Lisbon's wetter months, with roughly nine to twelve rain days and 50–60 mm of rainfall, arriving mostly as short Atlantic showers between bright, sunny spells of eight to nine hours of daylight sun.

    Packing: Pack light layers, a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket, and comfortable walking shoes for moving between FIL's pavilions; evenings are cool at around 10-12 C.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 — Tuesday 13 April 2027

    The middle day of the three-day run carries the fullest exhibitor presence and the densest hosted-buyer appointment schedule, with none of the opening-morning protocol or final-day teardown that thins the halls on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday also concentrates tasting sessions and buyer meetings, so a single day on the floor converts into the largest number of supplier contacts, samples and price quotations.

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    Confirm passport validity and Schengen entry requirements — Check Portuguese short-stay visa rules at vistos.mne.gov.pt; business visitors may need an invitation or proof of SAGALEXPO registration.

    13

    Register online and request a visitor badge — Use the visitor form at sagalexpo.pt/visitar-a-sagalexpo/; the organiser can also arrange flights, transfers and hotel.

    12

    Book flights to Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) — LIS is the closest hub, roughly 10-15 minutes by car from FIL in Parque das Nacoes.

    11

    Reserve a hotel in Parque das Nacoes or near Oriente station — Staying close to the venue keeps daily travel short; the metro Red Line and Oriente rail station are next to FIL.

    10

    Plan the airport transfer — Metro Red Line to Oriente, taxi or rideshare; allow extra time at peak hours.

    9

    Download the exhibitor list and hall plan — Shortlist Portuguese producers in agro-food, fish and seafood, fruit and wine before travelling.

    8

    Request B2B meetings with exhibitors — The show is run as an export fair for international buyers; pre-book meetings for the first two days.

    7

    Block programme sessions and seminars — Seminars such as the ViniPortugal commented tasting fill quickly; check the organiser programme.

    5

    Prepare business documents and buying briefs — Carry business cards, an English company profile, product specifications and target volumes.

    3

    Pack for Lisbon April weather — Daytime 18-20 C and nights 10-12 C with showers likely; bring layers, an umbrella and comfortable shoes.

    2

    Confirm badge collection, arrival time and venue hours — The most recent edition ran 09:00-18:00 Monday and Tuesday and 09:00-16:00 Wednesday; confirm 2027 times with the organiser.

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    Travel day - arrive in Lisbon and collect your badge — Allow a buffer at passport control; FIL's four pavilions connect to the underground car park by lift and stairs.

    Side trips

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    Cascais and the Estoril coast

     

     

     

    Networking spots

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    International Buyers Lounge and B2B meeting zone

     

     

     

    Wine and spirits tasting bars

     

     

     

    Parque das Nações waterfront and Oriente hotel bars

     

     

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visa_fee

    visitor · standard

    EUR 90 / per person

    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · child_6_12

    EUR 45 / per person

    official

    hotel

    visitor · budget

    EUR 85–125 / per night

    estimate

    hotel

    visitor · mid_range

    EUR 130–190 / per night

    estimate

    hotel

    visitor · premium

    EUR 200–320 / per night

    estimate

    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    EUR 55–90 / per day

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    airport_transfer

    visitor · taxi_or_metro

    EUR 2–18 / per one-way trip

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    International importers, distributors, retail chain buyers and HORECA procurement managers sourcing Portuguese food, seafood, fruit and wine, plus diaspora retailers looking for national brands.

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4-6 weeks for flights, hotel and visa or registration paperwork before the April show.

    Risks

    Lisbon hotel rates rise during spring event weeks around Parque das Nacoes.

    Schengen visa applicants should lodge documentation several weeks before travel.

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Portuguese food, wine, seafood and fresh produce producers and exporters seeking international buyers, plus service providers serving the food export trade.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3-4 months for stand booking, build contractor selection and freight planning with EXPOSALAO S.A.

    Risks

    Hall allocation at FIL is confirmed on a first-come basis as floor space fills.

    Sample freight, cold-chain handling and Portuguese labelling rules need early preparation.

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Companies with no interest in Portuguese food and beverage sourcing or export trade, and visitors expecting a consumer food festival rather than a trade fair.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    No travel required.

    Risks

    Skipping the show means no direct contact with the international importer and distributor traffic that attends the export programme.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from Sagal Expo Lisbon
    Official imagery from Sagal Expo Lisbon

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    Exhibitor
    A company or individual that displays products or services at the event.
    2
    Visitor
    An individual who attends the event to explore products and network.
    3
    Registration
    The process of signing up to attend the event.
    4
    Networking
    The act of interacting with other professionals to exchange information and develop contacts.
    5
    B2B
    Business-to-business; transactions between businesses.
    6
    Agro-food
    Products related to agriculture and food production.
    7
    Export
    The act of sending goods to another country for sale.
    8
    Sustainability
    Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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