PRODEXPO Moscow Food and Beverage Exhibition 2027

PRODEXPO 2027 takes place from 1 to 4 March at Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia. The official English name is the 34th International Exhibition for Food, Beverages and Food Raw Materials. It brings together food and drink categories, ingredients and raw materials, food packaging and processing equipment. The venue is physically in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, while the exhibition is marketed as a Moscow event.

PRODEXPO 2027 at a glance

The 2027 dates and Crocus Expo venue are published by the organiser. Its 2026 results provide the latest published participation figures; the 2027 programme and exhibitor details may be checked as they are released.

Why PRODEXPO matters to food-industry professionals

Compare a broad range of products

Thirty product sectors cover everyday food and drink alongside specialist categories. Buyers can organise their visit around product requirements, target consumers, packaging formats and supplier capabilities rather than treating the exhibition as one undifferentiated food hall.

Connect products with production needs

Ingredients, raw materials, packaging solutions, equipment and services sit alongside finished food and beverages. This creates a useful setting for producers reviewing inputs, packaging choices or processing requirements connected to their product plans.

Explore domestic and international supply

The 2026 edition listed 2,017 companies, including 556 foreign exhibitors from 37 countries, as well as 48 Russian regional pavilions and 13 foreign national pavilions. These are organizer-published figures for 2026, not a forecast for 2027. The mix can help visitors compare offers from different origins and give participating companies a way to assess the event's international scope.

• Organizer-published figures, 2026: 2,017 exhibiting companies, including 1,461 Russian and 556 foreign exhibitors.
• Organizer-published figures, 2026: exhibitors from 37 countries and visitors from 102 countries.
• Organizer-published figures, 2026: 66,333 visitors from 1,227 Russian cities and settlements.

Exhibition sectors and product groups at PRODEXPO

The official sector list covers food and beverage products, specialist nutrition, ingredients, packaging and related equipment. These groups provide a practical starting point for planning a sourcing or product-development visit.

Meat, poultry, fish and seafood

• Meat and meat products
• Cooked meats, poultry and eggs
• Fish and seafood
• Fresh and frozen protein products
• Pet food

Dairy, frozen and ready-to-eat foods

• Dairy products and cheese
• Ice cream
• Frozen foods
• Semi-prepared foods
• Ready-to-eat foods

Drinks and beverage products

• Juices and mineral water
• Soft drinks
• Tea and coffee
• Wine and hard alcohol
• Beer and low-alcohol beverages

Bakery, confectionery and snacks

• Confectionery and bakery products
• Snacks
• Nuts and dried fruit
• Honey and bee products
• Confectionery raw materials

Groceries, produce and preserved foods

• Cereals, pasta and grocery products
• Spices and kitchen herbs
• Vegetables, fruit, mushrooms and berries
• Canned foods
• Sauces and ketchups

Ingredients and specialist nutrition

• Food ingredients, additives and raw materials
• Organic food and beverages
• Halal products
• Healthy and functional foods
• Dietary supplements, baby food and sports nutrition

Food packaging, equipment and services

• Packaging solutions for the food industry
• Glass containers
• Equipment and services for food businesses
• Trading houses and marketplaces
• HoReCa products

Who should visit PRODEXPO?

Food retailers, retail chains and category buyers

Useful if you are reviewing product ranges, looking for new suppliers or comparing options for specific retail categories.

• Compare product formats and supplier ranges by category.
• Assess products against target shoppers, shelf requirements and assortment gaps.
• Prepare questions on pack formats, ingredients, minimum order quantities, lead times and distribution.

Importers, distributors and trading companies

Useful if you are building a supplier pipeline, assessing brands for a market or considering products from Russian regions and foreign national pavilions.

• Shortlist producers whose product range fits your channel.
• Compare export readiness, product documentation and regional distribution requirements.
• Discuss representation, supply continuity and after-sales or product-support expectations where relevant.

Food and beverage producers, brand owners and product developers

Useful if you are developing products, reviewing ingredients or looking for packaging and processing options connected to a production plan.

• Explore ingredients, raw materials and specialty-food categories.
• Compare packaging solutions and equipment alongside finished products.
• Identify questions for technical, quality, procurement and commercial teams to resolve after the exhibition.

Foodservice and HoReCa professionals

Useful if you source products for foodservice operations or evaluate suppliers serving hospitality and catering channels. The official sector list includes HoReCa products and trading houses.

• Review products against menu, storage, preparation and service requirements.
• Compare pack sizes, consistency, delivery terms and supplier support.
• Prioritise suppliers that match your operation's purchasing criteria.

Relevant job roles include company owners, managers and specialists, area managers, chief executives, sales leaders and procurement managers or buyers. The organiser's 2026 visitor profile lists these roles among attendees.

Why visit PRODEXPO?

1. Find suppliers by product group. Use the sector list to focus on ingredients, finished products, beverages, packaging or equipment relevant to your sourcing brief.
2. Compare products side by side. Record specifications, pack formats, ingredient information, shelf-life details and commercial terms for later review.
3. Build a qualified shortlist. Separate suppliers that meet essential requirements from those worth researching further.
4. Explore new assortment options. Review everyday and specialist categories, including organic, halal, healthy, functional, baby and sports nutrition.
5. Assess packaging and production inputs. Connect finished goods with the ingredients, raw materials, packaging and equipment that may support product plans.
6. Investigate international and regional offers. The 2026 edition included Russian regional displays and foreign national pavilions; check the 2027 participant information for the current mix.

Why exhibit at PRODEXPO?

Food and beverage producers, ingredient suppliers, packaging businesses, equipment providers and related service companies may consider exhibiting when they want to present products to trade visitors and assess commercial fit in Russia and the wider region. The 2026 event's published exhibitor base included domestic and foreign companies, Russian regional pavilions and foreign national pavilions; these figures describe the previous edition, not guaranteed participation in 2027.

Before committing, define the buyers and channels you want to reach, the product lines to present and the evidence you need from conversations. Prepare clear product specifications, pack formats, certifications, pricing structure, minimum orders and delivery or distribution assumptions. For international market entry, verify current food-safety, labelling, customs, payment and product-specific requirements with appropriate specialists; the exhibition itself does not establish regulatory compliance or market access.

What makes PRODEXPO different?

Its food-market breadth extends from finished foods and drinks to ingredients, packaging and equipment. The official sector list spans everyday grocery categories, regional and national displays, specialist nutrition, beverages, packaging solutions and equipment. In 2026, the organiser also listed 48 Russian regional pavilions and 13 foreign national pavilions. For a visitor, the practical value is the ability to plan around a product brief while comparing a wide mix of suppliers and adjacent business inputs.

What should you try to achieve at PRODEXPO?

If you are a buyer or procurement manager

Set a concrete objective such as identifying a shortlist of suppliers for two product categories and recording each candidate's specifications, pack format, order terms and next step.

If you are an importer or distributor

Choose the channels and regions you want to assess, then document which brands fit your portfolio and what evidence is still needed on supply, documentation and distribution.

If you are a producer or brand owner

Use the visit to compare a defined ingredient, packaging or equipment requirement and leave with clear follow-up questions for technical and commercial teams.

For exhibitors, set target visitor types and a follow-up plan before the show. Measure the visit by decisions, qualified conversations and next actions rather than by the number of stands visited.

How to prepare before PRODEXPO

1. Define the buying or selling task. Write down the products, channels, target markets, technical requirements and decisions that would make the visit worthwhile.
2. Build a target list. Use the organiser's participant information and available web catalogue to identify relevant companies; confirm that the list refers to the current edition before scheduling meetings.
3. Prioritise meetings. Mark essential suppliers as A, useful alternatives as B and exploratory contacts as C. Leave time to compare products across the event's broad sector range.
4. Prepare product questions. Ask about ingredients, origin, specifications, shelf life, packaging, storage, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, lead times, delivery terms and technical support as relevant to the product.
5. Bring a comparison record. Capture Company, Product, Why relevant, Evidence or specification, Contact and Next action. Keep separate notes for commercial terms and technical suitability.
6. Check participation arrangements. Review the organiser's visitor-registration guide, current event information and travel requirements before departure. For a planned visit or stand, ilikevents can assist with registration and participation planning.

How to make the most of the exhibition

Use the official sector structure to move between product groups with a purpose. For each promising product, record the intended channel, pack format, ingredient or material information, shelf-life or handling requirements, commercial terms and the question that remains unanswered. Where packaging or equipment is relevant, connect the offer to a real production or distribution need rather than treating it as a separate conversation.

For a supplier meeting, bring a concise company profile and the requirements that determine fit. Ask what documentation is available, which markets or channels the supplier serves, and what follow-up material can be shared. Treat conversations as a starting point for due diligence, not as a substitute for quality, regulatory or financial checks.

Beyond the PRODEXPO exhibition floor

The organiser's material for the 2026 edition listed supporting activities including Prodforums, an International Halal Congress, a Roskachestvo plenary session and a discussion of organic products in retail. These are examples from the previous edition, not a confirmed programme for 2027. Check the current schedule when planning around any conference or supporting event.

Networking at PRODEXPO

Make each conversation specific: explain your product category or purchasing requirement, the market or channel you serve and the decision you are trying to make. Ask suppliers what information they need from you to assess fit. Before moving on, agree on the next practical step—such as exchanging a catalogue, specifications, samples or a follow-up meeting—and record who will take it.

PRODEXPO visitor profile and business opportunities

Travelling to PRODEXPO

Crocus Expo is at Mezhdunarodnaya Street 16–20 in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region. The organiser's visitor route information identifies Myakinino station on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya metro line, with an exit towards the Crocus Expo pavilions. By car, the organiser points visitors to the junction of the outer side of the Moscow Ring Road at kilometre 65–66 and Volokolamsk Highway. Recheck the organiser's current access information before travelling.

Practical information for international visitors

International visitors should confirm visa requirements for their nationality, travel arrangements, registration and payment options well before departure. Visa and entry conditions are individual; ilikevents can assist with visa-application processes and visit planning.

One day or several days at PRODEXPO?

The exhibition runs for four days, with shorter visitor hours on the final day. A focused one-day visit may suit buyers with a short target list concentrated in a few sectors. Two or more days may be useful if you need to compare several product groups, meet suppliers and review both finished products and production inputs. Plan around the official schedule and leave time to revisit shortlisted companies rather than trying to cover every category.

PRODEXPO is particularly valuable if you have a project

Bring the details that let suppliers assess your requirements: product category, target channel, ingredient or material specifications, packaging format, expected volumes, storage conditions, certifications and required delivery timing. For equipment or packaging discussions, include production constraints, line requirements and service expectations. Share sensitive commercial information selectively and confirm how supplier data will be used.

After PRODEXPO: where the real value starts

Within a few days, sort contacts into three groups: A for immediate technical or commercial review, B for a potential future fit and C for market intelligence. Send each supplier a focused follow-up that recalls the product or requirement discussed and requests the missing material—such as specifications, certificates, samples, pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times or distribution terms. Compare offers against the same criteria and verify regulatory and commercial conditions before making decisions.

PRODEXPO visitor checklist

Before

• Set product, sourcing or market-entry objectives.
• Review sectors, participant information and registration requirements.
• Prioritise suppliers and prepare category-specific questions.
• Confirm travel documents, access and the current visitor schedule.

During

• Record each company's product, relevance, evidence and next action.
• Compare specifications and commercial terms consistently.
• Leave time for priority meetings and follow-up conversations.
• Distinguish confirmed documentation from verbal claims.

After

• Rank contacts by urgency and fit.
• Request missing specifications, documents and commercial details.
• Check product, labelling, import and distribution requirements.
• Agree on a specific next step with each shortlisted supplier.

Is PRODEXPO worth visiting?

PRODEXPO is most useful to food-sector buyers, retailers, distributors, importers and producers who arrive with defined product or sourcing questions. Its breadth can support comparison across food and beverage categories and related ingredients, packaging and equipment. The event is less likely to be useful as an unstructured walk: a target list, clear evaluation criteria and disciplined follow-up help turn conversations into decisions.

Make your PRODEXPO visit purposeful

Decide what you want to source, compare or validate, then use the exhibition to ask better questions and build a practical follow-up list. Discover. Compare. Meet. Decide. Follow up.

Food and beverage opportunities in Russia

Market size and demand

A 2025 summary of the Russian packaging industry reported total packaging-market volume of RUB 1.55 trillion by the end of 2024. This is a broad packaging-market indicator, not the size of the food and beverage market or food-packaging segment. The same source reported corrugated-container production up 6% and non-corrugated cardboard packaging production down 7.5% during the first ten months of 2024. These different movements show why suppliers should assess packaging formats separately rather than infer uniform demand.

• Total packaging-market volume: RUB 1.55 trillion at end-2024; broad packaging market, not food packaging alone.
• Corrugated-container production: +6% in the first ten months of 2024.
• Non-corrugated cardboard packaging production: −7.5% in the first ten months of 2024.

Drivers and commercial opportunities

The source attributes the reported packaging-market volume to increased production and consumption of packaging materials, while its production indicators show different conditions for corrugated and non-corrugated formats. For PRODEXPO participants, this is relevant to the event's food-packaging sector but does not establish demand for a particular material, buyer access or sales potential.

• Corrugated packaging: suppliers and converters may investigate fit with food producers' transport and secondary-pack needs; the production indicator is not a measure of food-sector purchasing or unmet demand.
• Food packaging materials and ready packaging: exhibitors may compare product specifications with applications discussed by buyers; the broad market figure does not isolate food packaging or buyer budgets.
• Packaging machinery and converting: visitors may compare equipment and formats against throughput, product protection and line requirements; verify service, spare-parts and compatibility conditions.

Regulations and market-entry conditions

Food products in the Eurasian Economic Union are covered by the Customs Union Technical Regulation TR CU 021/2011 on food safety. The Eurasian Economic Commission reported changes to related standards in 2024, with the amendments scheduled to take effect after the stated publication period. Requirements vary by product and should be checked against current rules before a shipment or market-entry decision.

What this means for exhibitors

Food-packaging and equipment suppliers could use the exhibition to test product fit with food-industry applications and compare packaging needs across categories. The available market figures are about packaging overall and selected cardboard formats; they do not prove demand for any exhibitor's product. Verify customer specifications, applicable conformity requirements and distribution arrangements independently.

What this means for visitors

Food producers and buyers may use the event to compare packaging options, materials and equipment against defined product-protection, handling and production needs. The indicators offer context for asking better questions, not a substitute for supplier due diligence or a forecast of purchasing conditions.

How ilikevents can help you at PRODEXPO

Turning a broad exhibition into a focused sourcing or participation plan takes preparation. ilikevents can support visitors and exhibitors with practical arrangements shaped around their objectives.

For visitors

• Exhibition visit planning around your food-sector sourcing goals
• Flight and hotel arrangements
• Visa application assistance
• Airport transfers and local transportation
• Interpreter and business guide services
• Exhibition ticket and registration assistance
• Business meeting coordination
• Factory visits and industrial tours

For exhibitors

• Exhibition registration and organiser coordination
• Stand selection and participation planning
• Booth design and construction
• Exhibition staffing and interpretation
• Promotional materials and advertising
• Business meeting arrangements
• Local market research and distributor identification
• Accommodation, flights and transportation

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