Gaziantep Carpet Fair Welcomes Over 13,000 Professional Visitors

The first-ever “Carpet Fair” held in Gaziantep from May 28-31 welcomed 13,805 sector professionals from 74 countries.

According to a statement from the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce (GTO), the fair, organized in collaboration with the GTO, the Southeastern Anatolia Carpet Exporters Association, the Gaziantep Carpet Manufacturers Association, and Tüyap Fairs, was held at the Middle East Fair Center (OFM) across 2 halls and 25,000 square meters of space. The fair showcased a wide range of products, including machine-made carpets, prayer rugs, doormats, and kilims.

GTO President Tuncay Yıldırım stated that the fair, which brought together strong sector brands and international buyers, made significant contributions to the development of the industry.

Highlighting the importance of carpet production to Gaziantep’s economy, Yıldırım said, “The Gaziantep Carpet Fair plays a crucial role in promoting Gaziantep, a leader in Turkey’s carpet industry, and showcasing the diversity and strength of Turkey’s carpet production to the world. Hosting such a special fair in our city adds value not only in terms of commercial relations but also in culture and tourism. The fair attracted 13,805 industry professionals from 74 countries, nearly 2,000 of whom were international visitors. Countries like Iran, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Oman, and China participated, while sector representatives from Belgium, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Egypt, the UK, Italy, Libya, Azerbaijan, the US, and Russia were also among the visitors. Feedback from participants indicates that the fair has played an important role in strengthening existing business connections and creating new networks.”