Expo CIHAC: dates, what is exhibited and how to prepare
Expo CIHAC is a construction, architecture and interiors trade fair organised by Informa Markets. It takes place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at Centro…
Published on 6 October 2026Updated on 6 October 2026
Expo CIHAC is a construction, architecture and interiors trade fair organised by Informa Markets. It takes place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. For a company exporting from Spain, it is a way to test the Mexican market in sectors such as glass, ceramics and stone, which appear among the country's main imports in construction-related chapters.
Fact sheet
- Dates
- 2026-10-14 → 2026-10-16
- City
- Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Venue
- Centro Banamex
- Organiser
- Informa Markets
- What is exhibited
- Productos, materiales, servicios, herramientas, maquinaria y tecnología para todas las etapas del proceso constructivo, abarcando construcción, arquitectura e interiorismo.
- Official website
- https://www.expocihac.com/
Source: Informa MarketsData for 2026-10-05Verified on 6 October 2026
Sector imports in the country
USD · 2025| Chapter | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| 27 · Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products | 36,996,200,959 |
| 70 · Glass and glassware | 2,015,240,120 |
| 26 · Ores, slag and ash | 1,999,719,404 |
| 69 · Ceramic products | 969,552,637 |
| 68 · Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials | 962,831,302 |
| 25 · Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials | 936,459,110 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 October 2026
Other fairs in the sector
- Batimat – Le salon professionnel de la constructionParís
- BAUMúnich
- Big 5 GlobalDubái
- CersaieBolonia
- CevisamaValencia
- Construmat – Feria Internacional de la ConstrucciónBarcelona
- CoveringsOrlando
- ISH – «The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water»Frankfurt am Main
- Marmomac, la Fiera del Marmo e della Pietra NaturaleVerona
What to know before exporting construction products to Mexico
Expo CIHAC covers products, materials, services, tools, machinery and technology for every stage of the building process, including construction, architecture and interiors. A company exporting from Spain can therefore go with a product, a material or a technical service.
Mexican import data show where demand for construction-related goods is concentrated. Within the chapters in the table above, glass and glassware (chapter 70) leads with about 2,015 million USD in 2025, followed by ores, slag and ash (chapter 26), ceramic products (chapter 69) and stone, plaster and cement (chapter 68). These are Mexico's declared imports from the world, not from Spain.
The tariff you will pay depends on the tariff subheading of your product and on the agreement in force between the EU and Mexico. For a company exporting from Spain, the duty and the rules of origin are checked per product in Access2Markets, using the eight-digit code or longer. Do this before setting a price list for the fair.
Technical and product requirements, such as standards or certifications for construction materials, also depend on the specific product. They should be checked with the Mexican importer or distributor and with the official trade promotion bodies, such as ICEX, before shipping samples or machinery.
Samples and equipment for display need their own customs planning. Whether they travel as a temporary import or a definitive one changes the paperwork and the costs, so agree the procedure with your freight forwarder and the fair organiser well ahead of the 14 October opening.
To prepare the visit, define which chapter and which subheading you sell, choose the type of buyer you want to meet (distributors of the sector, builders, specifiers) and prepare a catalogue and price list in Spanish, with prices in a clear Incoterm. The official website, expocihac.com, is the reference for exhibitor and visitor conditions.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Expo CIHAC 2026 held?
Expo CIHAC 2026 runs from 14 to 16 October 2026 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. It is organised by Informa Markets. The official website, expocihac.com, publishes the latest information on schedules and registration.
What products are shown at Expo CIHAC?
The fair covers products, materials, services, tools, machinery and technology for all stages of the building process. That includes construction, architecture and interior design, so it suits both material manufacturers and technology or service providers.
Which construction-related products does Mexico import most?
In the chapters shown in the table, mineral fuels (chapter 27) lead by value, but among construction materials the largest is glass and glassware (chapter 70), at about 2,015 million USD in 2025. Ores, ceramics and stone follow. The figures are Mexico's imports from the world, according to UN Comtrade.
How do I know what tariff my product pays when entering Mexico from Spain?
It depends on the tariff subheading of the product and on the trade agreement in force between the EU and Mexico. A company exporting from Spain looks up the code in Access2Markets, which shows the duty and the origin rules that apply to that specific product.
Are there other fairs in the sector to compare with?
Yes. Among others, Batimat in Paris, BAU in Munich, Big 5 Global in Dubai, Cersaie in Bologna, Cevisama in Valencia and Coverings in Orlando belong to the same sector. Each has its own dates and focus, so choose according to the market you want to reach.
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