Tradex Kerala 2026, the 2-day international buyer-seller meet, to open avenues for products from the State’s MSMEs in global markets will begin here on Tuesday at Hotel Le Meridien.
Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries is expected participate in the meet, which will be inaugurated by the State Industries Minister P.Rajeeve. Over 400 MSME medium entrepreneurs will display diverse products. This is the first time the Industries Department is organising such a programme in a manner that opens global market opportunities for small entrepreneurs, said a press release.
Tradex Kerala 2026 is being conducted under the joint auspices of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). The meet aims to provide opportunities for Kerala’s unique agricultural products, spices, tea, coffee, home furnishing and interior items, coir, handicrafts, textiles, electrical and electronics, rubber, and PVC products to reach the global market directly, without intermediaries.
The event is being organised as part of the Kerala Brand (Nanma) initiative. A key feature is that women entrepreneurs, along with others, can engage directly with foreign traders. Technical service providers have been arranged to offer guidance on business-to-business interactions, product branding, packaging, export standards, and documentation.
Published on February 15, 2026
