SPOGA, the Cologne Outdoor Horticulture Exhibition in GermanySPOGA+GAFA

The Cologne Outdoor Garden Fair in Germany (SPOGA+GAFA), is the world’s largest and longest-running trade event for outdoor furniture and gardening products. Here, regardless of size, every garden‑related brand can connect with key buyers and industry decision‑makers from around the globe. It also serves as a hub for the latest industry insights and emerging trends.Once again, SPOGA+GAFA brings together the entire horticulture sector, with the participation and return of renowned exhibitors from across the world underscoring its role as a central meeting point for the industry.

“In these challenging times, the German Outdoor and Gardening Products Fair has once more proven itself to be an indispensable and reliable platform for the green industries. The strong response and growing numbers of international trade visitors, coupled with high‑quality discussions with our partners, motivate us to continue striving to further develop spoga+gafa,” commented Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.

The International Trade Fair for Sports Goods, Camping Equipment, and Garden Lifestyle in Cologne, Germany (SPOGA+GAFA), offers a wealth of inspiration for garden‑related products worldwide. It stands as a nexus where creative ideas, networking opportunities, and green business converge. As international sports and leisure products become increasingly fashionable and integrated into everyday life, short‑term trends are exerting a growing influence on the sports‑goods market. Meanwhile, camping tourism is enjoying widespread popularity across European countries. In the gardening sector, more than half of German households own a garden, and there is a clear trend toward smaller home gardens; however, compared with other European markets, large family gardens still account for a significant share. (Copyright of this article belongs to Juzhan; unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.)

As a major global exporter, China has achieved remarkable growth in its exports to Germany, opening up new opportunities for development. Industries such as camping equipment and gardening also enjoy promising market prospects in Germany. The Cologne Outdoor Garden Fair (SPOGA+GAFA) represents an ideal platform for Chinese companies seeking to expand into the European market.