Increase sales
Meet thousands of buyers and decision-makers from the region’s capital goods and consumer sectors.
4300+
Attendees
160+
Exhibitors
25
Countries
3 days
of networking
Discover the power of Southern Africa’s enterprise-markets at the Southern African International Trade Exhibition!
For over 29 years, SAITEX has been the gateway to unlocking the potential of inbound and outbound trade opportunities in the region.
SAITEX facilitates tangible international and local trade relationships and enables the private sector to demonstrate their innovations, solutions, and services to thousands of buyers, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers from multiple trade sectors.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the vast R900 billion / $55 million township / grey economy in Southern Africa – join us at SAITEX today!
Accelerate your business by participating in 2024
Promote your brand
Capitalise on Africa’s trillion US dollar consumer market with profitable trade partnerships.
Engage with key industry stakeholders
Meet and engage with C-level executives and decision-makers from public and private sector enterprises.
Connect with local & international trade bodies
A multitude of embassies, buying missions, and local governments support and attend the event each year.
We bring you the right buyers
SAITEX gives you access to buyers from more than 25 countries who attend to source the latest products, meet new partners and conclude export and import deals.
- Importers
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Product Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Agents
- Government bodies
- Entrepreneurs
Exhibiting Zones
Homeware & Giftware
Clothing, Textiles & Apparel
Consumer Electronics
Beauty, Hair & Cosmetics
SMME
Light Industries
Hardware & Tools
Information technology
Countries that attended SAITEX 2023
Hear from our community
We had a fantastic experience exhibiting at SAITEX for the first time. Not only did the show help us to successfully establish connections with neighboring countries and local businesses, but it also paved the way for exciting potential business opportunities in the future.
Johnny Griesel
Operations Manager: Falke Hosiery - Exhibitor
We've had a fantastic exhibition experience! The caliber of attendees remained consistently high throughout all three days, which truly underscores the effectiveness of the event's marketing strategy. We can't wait for the next one!
Vuyisile Soza
Founder: Raw Liquide - Exhibitor
SAITEX has been an absolute game-changer for us. Not only did we achieve our primary objective of securing potential funders, but we also discovered a wealth of business opportunities that we were previously unaware of. I highly recommend SAITEX to all ambitious business owners seeking growth and investment opportunities.
Andisiwe Phakathi
Director: Fabuleux House - Exhibitor
SAITEX exceeded my expectations right from the first day. I had the incredible fortune of connecting with a reliable supplier for my raw materials, fulfilling a crucial need for my business. I am immensely grateful for this invaluable opportunity that SAITEX provided.
Phatsimo Matshediso
Managing Director: Phatsima Innovations - Exhibitor
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Strategic Partner
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Strategic Partner
South African Business Integrator
South African Business
Saturday Star
SA Tourism
SA Profile
Retail Suite Media
Independent
African Retail
Ice media
Greeneconomy.media
Global Africa
Export Hub Marketing
Export Focus Africa
Ecommerce.co.za
EC Plaza
Allma.net
Trade Connect
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