ESC selection until December 1 32nd edition · Azerbaijan · Baku

InterFood Azerbaijan 2027: food products for the Caspian region

Azerbaijan's leading food exhibition: 149 companies from 28 countries and 12,036 visitors in 2026, with a meeting center for retail chains. We schedule meetings with buyers before departure. We take care of the stand, payment to the organizer, samples and logistics.

May 19–22, 20274 days of business meetings
Baku, Baku Expo Centeralongside Caspian Agro Week and Horeca Caspian
For ESCs and exportersa regional stand or your own stand
—days to opening

For ESCs the deadlines are closer: selection for individual stands until December 1, 2026, preparation of a regional stand no later than March 19, 2027 (Order No. 2797 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade).

12 036unique visitors
149exhibiting companies
28exhibiting countries
2,284 m²of exhibition space

Results of InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 (May 5–8, 2026) according to the organizer's report. 15,646 visits in total; exhibiting countries included Russia and Belarus.

About the show

32nd Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition

InterFood Azerbaijan is one of the main meeting places for the food industry of the Caspian region. The exhibition is divided into InterFood (food products), InterDrink (beverages), InterFoodTech (equipment) and HalalFood sections. The show hosts the Retail Centre, where suppliers meet retail chains: in 2026, 13 chains held talks there, and there are also B2B meetings with importers and distributors. The show is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan.

One venue — 3 exhibitions

Runs simultaneously with Caspian Agro Week 2027 and Horeca Caspian 2027

In May, Caspian Agro Week, InterFood Azerbaijan and Horeca Caspian run simultaneously at Baku Expo Center. In 2026 the three shows brought together 447 companies from 45 countries (organizer data). One visitor ticket opens all the halls, so visitors to the neighbouring shows also walk past your stand. If your product sits between topics, we'll choose the show where you have fewer competitors and more target visitors.

InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 hall
InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 hall
Food manufacturers' stands
Food manufacturers' stands
Meat products on a stand
Meat products on a stand
National and regional pavilions
National and regional pavilions

Photo: InterFood Azerbaijan 2026, © organizer (interfood.az)

Who should go

If you make this, your buyer is here

Meat and poultryDairy productsOils and fatsCanned foodConfectionery and bakery productsGroceryFruit and vegetablesFrozen foodBaby and dietary foodFish and seafoodFood ingredientsBeverages, tea, coffee, juicesFood processing equipmentRefrigeration equipmentSupermarket equipmentHalal

Exhibition sections — according to the organizer (interfood.az).

Why this exhibition

Facts and figures

  • 13 retail chains held talks with suppliers at the Retail Centre in 2026
  • In 2026 the show was visited by the President of Azerbaijan — it draws the attention of business and government
  • Russia and Belarus are among the exhibiting countries; Belarus brought a joint national stand of 24 companies
  • The show is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan

Source: organizer's report on the results of InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 and interfood.az news (May 2026).

What BXG does

You negotiate. We do everything else

A stand alone doesn't bring contacts. Preparation before the show and follow-up after it do, and that is the part we take on.

01🤝

We schedule meetings with buyers before departure

Through our agent network and industry databases, we look for distributors, importers and end buyers from Azerbaijan for your product. We vet each one, send them your offer and draw up a schedule of meetings at your stand for every day of the show.

standing at the stand waiting for someone to drop by
02🏗

A stand that works

Design for the task: where to show samples, where to negotiate, what to put on the façade. Construction, furniture, lighting, regional or company branding.

a standard “box” with a logo and a table
03💳

We handle all the payment hassle

We pay the organizer ourselves. You pay us in rubles under a Russian contract and receive a full set of closing documents. Deferred payment is possible.

transfers abroad, currency control, questions from the bank
04📦

Samples arrive on time

We handle delivery of samples to the stand in Baku, customs clearance and return shipping after the show.

samples arrived after the opening
05🗣

Preparation for negotiations

Before the trip: an Azerbaijan market briefing, price benchmarks, a negotiation script. Many buyers in Baku speak Russian; an Azerbaijani or English interpreter is available on request.

going “just to look” without understanding prices and demand
06✈️

A hassle-free trip

Flights, a hotel, transfers. Russian citizens don't need a visa for Azerbaijan (up to 90 days).

booking everything yourself at the last minute
07📈

Work after the show

We compile contacts into a spreadsheet, send follow-up emails and commercial proposals, and help take talks through to a contract and the first shipment.

a stack of business cards nobody followed up on
08🏭

Business programme

We register you for the show's conferences and seminars. On request, we arrange visits to production sites and meetings with industry associations.

you see nothing but your stand and your hotel
Who it's for

We work with ESCs and directly with companies

Turnkey regional pavilion

  • Accredited contractor of the Russian Export Center (REC) for 9 services of the national project “International Cooperation and Export”
  • We work under public procurement rules (Federal Laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ) and prepare documents to your specifications
  • Unified regional branding on the stand and individual areas for each SME
  • Deadlines under Order No. 2797 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade: selection for individual stands until December 1, 2026, preparation no later than 2 months before the show

Reporting that will be accepted

  • A log of meetings held for each SME
  • Photo and video report, acts and closing documents
  • We track agreements and export contracts after the show for national project indicators
  • Deferred payment aligned with the ESC's funding schedule

Go on your own or as part of a regional stand

  • A place on a shared stand costs several times less than your own
  • Or an individual stand for your brand
  • Meetings with buyers for your product either way

We'll show you how to save

  • Export Support Centers in many regions partially reimburse SMEs for exhibition costs
  • We'll check what is available in your region and help you apply
  • If there is no support, we'll build a budget with no unnecessary items
Participation formats

Choose your format

For companies

A place on a shared stand

An area on the shared stand with your branding and samples.

  • Meetings with buyers for your product
  • A stand manager for every day of the show
  • Payment to the organizer and documents
  • Report and follow-up
Quote within 1 business day
Get a price
For ESCs

Regional pavilion

A turnkey regional stand for a group of SMEs with national project reporting.

  • Everything in the “Place on the stand” package for each SME
  • Regional branding and stand design
  • Documents under 44-FZ / 223-FZ
  • Deferred payment
Tailored to the ESC's specifications and budget
Request a proposal
For companies

Individual stand

Your own stand for your brand and market goals.

  • Design and construction tailored to you
  • Extended meeting schedule
  • Logistics for samples and equipment
  • Visits to production sites and buyers on request
Quote within 1 business day
Get a price
How it works

From application to contract: the work plan

By December 1

For ESCs: selecting participants. We help select SMEs and prepare applications, and secure the space with the organizer.

−3 months

Contract and market review. We agree the format and budget and identify who in Azerbaijan is interested in your product and at what prices.

−2 months

Stand and buyer search. We approve the design, select and vet companies, and send out your offer.

−1 month

Samples and materials. We ship samples and print catalogues and signage.

−1 week

Meeting schedule and briefing. You receive the meeting schedule and a profile of each buyer.

May 19–22

The show. Meetings at the stand, our manager on site every day of the show.

After

Follow-up and report. Emails, proposals, support through to the contract. Report for the ESC.

Why BXG

We've been doing this for years

34+Russian regional stands at exhibitions
8countries where we have built stands
20+ESCs we work with
30+business missions for 200+ SMEs
Perm Krai pavilion
An example of our work

Turnkey regional pavilion

Commissioned by the Perm Krai ESC, we organized a regional pavilion for five timber industry companies at Cairo WoodShow: construction with regional branding, areas for each company, sample showcases, meetings with buyers.

More about the case →

BXG LLC is an accredited contractor of the Russian Export Center, regional Export Support Centers and Entrepreneurship Support Centers. Agent network in 12+ countries, our own team and showroom in Central Asia (Tashkent). We have built regional pavilions in Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Iran and at INNOPROM.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the key questions

We're an ESC. What are the deadlines under the Order?

Under Order No. 2797 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, selection for individual stands takes place before December 1 of the year preceding the show — that is, before December 1, 2026. Preparation of a regional pavilion starts no later than 2 months before, that is, by March 19, 2027. Write now — we'll have time to prepare the documents and book the space.

How is InterFood Azerbaijan 2027 different from the neighbouring shows?

InterFood Azerbaijan 2027 covers food, beverages and food technology. Caspian Agro Week 2027 and Horeca Caspian 2027 take place on the same days at the same venue. A stand is booked for a specific show, but visitors walk through all the halls. We'll suggest which section gives your product less competition.

Do we need customs clearance and certification?

Azerbaijan is not a member of the EAEU, so samples are imported with customs clearance: temporary import or an export shipment — we choose the scheme for your products. We check certification requirements for the specific product when we prepare the quote.

How do you guarantee meetings?

We schedule meetings in advance with specific companies that have confirmed interest in your product. Before the show you receive their list with a profile of each company. The outcome of the talks depends on your offer, but your stand won't be empty.

How do we pay?

You pay us in rubles under a contract with a Russian legal entity and receive closing documents. We settle with the organizer and contractors in Azerbaijan ourselves.

Can we get our costs reimbursed?

In many regions, Export Support Centers reimburse SMEs for part of their exhibition costs or organize a regional pavilion themselves. We'll tell you what is available in your region.

Do we need a visa?

Russian citizens don't need a visa for Azerbaijan (up to 90 days). We arrange flights, the hotel and transfers.

Contact

Book a place at InterFood Azerbaijan

Write to us. Within one business day we'll send you a cost estimate and a preliminary list of buyer types for your product.

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Tell us what you make or, if you're from an ESC, how many companies you plan to bring. We'll reply within one business day.

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