Messe Düsseldorf posts strong FY2024

Düsseldorf, 23rd May: International exhibition organiser, Messe Düsseldorf, posted strong financial results for fiscal year 2024, with a recorded sales of €395 million (US$411 million) and a profit after taxes of €78.8 million (US$82 million), which are in line with the usual event cycle.

In the past years, Messe Düsseldorf focused on the emerging markets. The company acquired stake in a new subsidiary in Türkiye and launched its first events in Mexico. The company also established business in Dubai.

In overseas markets, Messe Düsseldorf hosted 54 events outside Germany. In Asia, the company has five subsidiaries, including New Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, which were united into Messe Düsseldorf for Asia (MDfA). Based in Singapore, MDfA coordinates sales and visitor marketing for both the leading regional trade shows in Asia and the leading global trade shows in Düsseldorf.

Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, explained, “In the Middle East, we are expanding in the world’s fastest-growing trade show market, which strengthens our position as one of the most successful trade show companies internationally. We’re also doubling down on our commitment in other select growth markets, which further boosts the global appeal and competitiveness of Düsseldorf as a trade show location.”