Inter Tabac – Dortmund Tobacco and Cigar Fair, Germany Tickets

Founded in 1978, Inter Tabac – Dortmund Tobacco and Cigar Fair stands as a world‑class specialized exhibition for the tobacco and smoking accessories industries. The latest edition spanned 40,000 square meters, bringing together 500 exhibitors and nearly 19,000 visitors, with an international participation rate of 66%. The fair featured a concentrated showcase of numerous new e‑cigarette brands, underscoring the growing trend toward diversification within the sector. Serving as a central interna

The Value of Participating in the inter tabac Tobacco Exhibition in Dortmund, Germany

• The world’s largest and longest-running B2B professional event for the tobacco and smoking accessories industries: Since its inception in 1978, inter tabac has been held 45 times, organized by Messe Dortmund, and stands as one of the most important global trade platforms for the tobacco sector. Covering traditional tobacco products, e-cigarettes, smoking accessories, and the entire upstream-to-downstream supply chain, the exhibition is widely recognized as a barometer of global tobacco industry development and a gateway for companies seeking access to the EU market.
• A one-stop showcase covering the entire industry value chain: The exhibition features traditional tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah tobacco, and finely cut tobacco, alongside emerging tobacco categories like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, and nicotine pouches. It also includes smoking accessories, lighters, humidifiers, and other peripheral products, as well as services supporting the tobacco manufacturing process, including equipment, packaging, and raw materials. From classic cigars to modern NGP products, from handcrafted pipes to smart e-cigarettes, exhibitors can seamlessly integrate product display, brand exposure, and business negotiations within a single venue.
• Precise alignment with core global buyers and industry resources: The 2025 edition brought together over 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, attracting 14,500 professional visitors, approximately 50% of whom came from outside Germany, spanning Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and other regions. Retail buyers accounted for about 35%, wholesale and international trade players for roughly 20%, and manufacturing stakeholders for around 15%. Nearly 90% of exhibitors expressed their intention to continue participating, with nearly 80% hailing from non-German-speaking countries.
• Unique value for Chinese enterprises—serving as a strategic engine for expanding into the EU market: inter tabac provides Chinese tobacco and e-cigarette companies with a crucial platform for entering the EU market, connecting with international buyers, and showcasing their own brands. With an international exhibitor and visitor ratio reaching 66%, Chinese firms can directly engage with European and global procurement decision-makers. As EU tobacco regulations continue to evolve, the accompanying regulatory seminars offer valuable insights into policy trends and compliance requirements.
• A cutting-edge hub for technological innovation and industry trends: At the exhibition, novel products such as nicotine pouches, heat-not-burn devices, e-cigarettes, and nicotine-infused fabric strips have become focal points. The 2025 edition also featured CB Expo (the Cannabis Business Expo) for the first time, highlighting the cross-sectoral integration trend between tobacco and nicotine industries. Concurrently, the InterTabac World Alternative Awards ceremony honored innovative products across 14 categories, while dozens of specialized events—including the Cigar Culture Summit, nicotine pouch forums, and regulatory discussion panels—added depth to the program.
• Dortmund’s locational and industrial advantages: Held at the Westfalenhallen Dortmund, the exhibition benefits from its central European location, convenient transportation links, and Germany’s strategic position as a major economic engine in Europe. These factors collectively provide exhibitors with a powerful platform for accessing both European and global markets.