The 38th WoodTech Fair Welcomed Over 21,000 Visitors from 96 Countries
Eurasia’s largest trade platform for the woodworking industry brought together over 300 exhibitors across 12 halls.
The 38th International Wood Processing Machines, Cutting Tools, and Hand Tools Fair – WoodTech, the most comprehensive gathering of the woodworking machinery industry in Eurasia, was held from 11–15 October 2025 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul.
Organized by RX Tüyap in cooperation with the Turkish Woodworking Machinery Industrialist Association (AIMSAD), and supported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade and the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), the fair once again attracted great interest from industry professionals. Throughout five productive days, exhibitors showcased their latest technologies, strengthened existing business ties, and established new trade connections.
Held across 12 halls, WoodTech 2025 brought together more than 300 companies and company representatives. The product range covered wood processing machinery, cutting tools, automation systems, dust collection solutions, surface treatment equipment, CNC technologies, and hand tools. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the latest production lines, AI-supported systems, and digital transformation-driven solutions that define the future of the industry.
The event welcomed 21,076 professional visitors, including 3,477 international attendees from 96 countries. The strong interest from both domestic and international visitors once again demonstrated Türkiye’s growing strength and global competitiveness in the woodworking machinery sector.
Driving Growth in the Woodworking Industry
Beyond being a trade platform, WoodTech 2025 served as a key meeting point for knowledge sharing and collaboration, shaping the future of the woodworking industry. Throughout the fair, exhibitors engaged in productive meetings and presentations that opened doors to new partnerships, while innovative solutions showcased during the event highlighted technologies that enhance production efficiency and export competitiveness.
Through technical meetings and business interactions held during the fair, Türkiye’s production quality and innovative capacity were introduced to a wider international audience. Particularly, visitors from the Balkans, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa had the chance to experience first-hand the advanced technology and quality standards of Turkish manufacturers.
Supporting Türkiye’s Export Potential
The woodworking machinery industry stands out as one of Türkiye’s few sectors that maintain a trade surplus. WoodTech 2025 once again positioned itself as a key platform contributing directly to the country’s export performance. The new partnerships and trade agreements established during the fair are expected to further accelerate the industry’s export growth in the coming period.
The international business network offered by WoodTech continues to open new market opportunities for Turkish companies while increasing global brands’ interest in the Turkish market. With this dual impact, the fair reinforces its role as a strategic event that helps expand the trade volume of both domestic and international participants.
Save the Date for WoodTech 2026
The 39th edition of WoodTech will take place on October 22–25, 2026 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul. Once again, industry professionals and manufacturers will gather to discover the latest technologies, strengthen business connections, and explore new international trade opportunities.