Almost 9,000 visitors head to Middle East trade show.

The recent Toyzeria trade show in the Middle East enjoyed an increase in both exhibitor and visitor numbers over 2013.

8,972 visitors (2013: 8,721) from 48 countries visited the industry gathering at the Istanbul Expo Center from October 30th to November 2nd.

There were 117 exhibitors in total (2013: 105) displaying product across a showfloor of 13,500 square metres.

Fatih Ci?erlio?lu, MD of Spielwarenmesse Middle East Fuarc?l?k Ltd, commented: "As the region's most important trade fair, Toyzeria has brought together the toy industry in Turkey and the neighbouring countries of the Middle East. The fair lived up to the participants' expectations so well that we have already signed contracts for 2015 with most of the exhibitors."

Eight exhibitors from seven countries also took part in The World of Toys international pavilion, premiered by Spielwarenmesse eG.

The next Toyzeria will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center from October 29th to November 1st, 2015.