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- Dates
- Venue
- RAI Amsterdam
- Industry
- Marine
- Official website
- www.metstrade.com
Metstrade takes place at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam from 17 November to 19 November 2026. World's largest trade fair for leisure marine equipment and materials and systems.
What the fair covers
Marine equipment, vessels and onboard systems are shown. World's largest trade fair for leisure marine equipment and materials and systems. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 17 November to 19 November 2026 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Amsterdam is easy to reach from across Europe and its venues are well connected by rail. English is used routinely in business, which lowers the language barrier for international visitors compared with many European cities.
Planning your visit
Vehicle and transport fairs combine finished products with the supply chain behind them, which is useful if you are sourcing components rather than buying whole units. Buyers typically split their time between headline exhibits and the component halls, where the commercial conversations actually happen. For Metstrade, that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Exhibitors at major European fairs generally handle English well, particularly at international events. Language support becomes more relevant with smaller regional manufacturers, where technical staff may be more comfortable in the local language than the sales team suggests. An interpreter already working in Amsterdam saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Transport products carry heavy regulatory and certification requirements that vary sharply by market. Confirm early what approvals a supplier already holds and what documentation exists, since retrofitting compliance is expensive. Factory audits are common before committing to a supply relationship.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does Metstrade take place?
It runs from 17 November to 19 November 2026 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Marine equipment, vessels and onboard systems are shown. World's largest trade fair for leisure marine equipment and materials and systems.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Exhibitors at major European fairs generally handle English well, particularly at international events. Language support becomes more relevant with smaller regional manufacturers, where technical staff may be more comfortable in the local language than the sales team suggests.
What happens after the fair?
Transport products carry heavy regulatory and certification requirements that vary sharply by market. Confirm early what approvals a supplier already holds and what documentation exists, since retrofitting compliance is expensive. Factory audits are common before committing to a supply relationship.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.metstrade.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.