The 25th edition of the International Shoes & Leather Exhibition in Vietnam opened in Ho Chi Minh City on 9 July 2025 and will close on 11 July.
Fairs news
July 2025
The event, which takes place in conjunction with IFLE – International Footwear and Leather Products Fair, is one of the most important and prominent events for the footwear and leather industry in the ASEAN regions.
In 2024, the fair attracted 502 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions and 9,578 professional visitors from 39 countries. Shoes & Leather – Vietnam 2025 expects over 800 exhibitors and over 15,000 professional visitors. Advanced footwear manufacturing machinery, cutting solutions, leather, synthetic leather, materials, sewing technology, automation, chemicals, clothing, 3D printing, components and much more will be on display.
Among the many companies participating are several Italian firms, some of which are part of the collective organised by ASSOMAC. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a foothold in one of the most interesting markets of recent years.
Over 22,000 industry professionals have confirmed the strategic importance of the trade fair and its international leadership, whilst attention is already turning to the next event, scheduled for 23 to 25 February 2027.
Last September’s edition saw an increase in the number of exhibitors, partly due to two new venues in the Tortona District. There was also a rise in the number of international (14 per cent) and Italian (10 per cent) buyers, bringing the total to 9,000 industry professionals.
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