MEDICA: dates, what is exhibited and how to prepare
MEDICA is an annual medical technology trade fair organised by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. The 2026 edition runs from 16 to 19 November at Messegelände…
Published on 15 October 2026Updated on 15 October 2026
MEDICA is an annual medical technology trade fair organised by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. The 2026 edition runs from 16 to 19 November at Messegelände Düsseldorf, Germany. It covers medical devices, electromedicine, laboratory technology, diagnostics and digital medicine. For a company exporting from Spain, Germany is inside the EU single market, so the main checks are product compliance, not customs duties.
Source: Messe Düsseldorf GmbHData for 2026-09-15Verified on 15 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Dates
- 2026-11-16 → 2026-11-19
- City
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Venue
- Messegelände Düsseldorf
- Organiser
- Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
- Frequency
- anual
- What is exhibited
- Tecnologías médicas, productos sanitarios, electromedicina, tecnología de laboratorio, diagnóstico, medicina digital, inteligencia artificial, rehabilitación, atención domiciliaria, infraestructura y sistemas sanitarios
- Official website
- https://www.medica-tradefair.com/
Source: Messe Düsseldorf GmbHData for 2026-09-15Verified on 15 October 2026
Sector imports in the country
USD · 2025| Chapter | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| 30 · Pharmaceutical products | 85,438,507,719 |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | 40,311,890,658 |
| 38 · Chemical products n.e.c. | 23,332,961,000 |
| 33 · Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery | 11,572,946,747 |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | 9,370,572,671 |
| 34 · Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating | 6,487,989,070 |
| 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives | 6,418,149,770 |
| 35 · Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes | 3,420,397,221 |
| 36 · Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys | 500,565,251 |
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 15 October 2026
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- Cosmoprof Worldwide BolognaBologna
- CPHI EuropeFráncfort
- ExpoquimiaBarcelona
- in‑cosmetics GlobalBarcelona
- InfarmaBarcelona
- World Health Expo Dubai (WHX Dubai)Dubai
What to know before taking medical products to MEDICA
For a company exporting from Spain, Düsseldorf is an intra-EU destination. Goods moving between member states do not pay customs duties. What changes is the paperwork: VAT treatment, and the documents that go with the goods if they are sold rather than only exhibited.
Medical devices sold in the EU must comply with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, or Regulation (EU) 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostic devices. Which regulation applies, and which conformity route, depends on the product's classification. Both texts are available on EUR-Lex.
Customs classification matters even inside the EU, because it feeds statistics, invoices and any later sale outside the Union. Most medical instruments and apparatus are classified in chapter 90 of the Harmonised System, not in the chemical chapters. The exact subheading depends on the product and is checked in TARIC.
The import table on this page covers chapters 28 to 38, which are chemical and pharmaceutical products. It is useful for reading the pharmaceutical and chemical side of the sector. It does not measure trade in medical devices or electromedical equipment, so it should not be used to size the market for them.
Stand booking, exhibitor conditions and deadlines are set by the organiser and published on the fair's official website. Check them there, since they can change between editions.
Source: EUR-LexData for 2017Verified on 15 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about MEDICA
When and where is MEDICA 2026?
MEDICA 2026 takes place from 16 to 19 November 2026 at Messegelände Düsseldorf, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The organiser is Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.
How often is MEDICA held?
MEDICA is held annually. The dates for each edition are published by the organiser on the fair's official website.
What products are shown at MEDICA?
The fair covers medical technology, medical devices, electromedicine, laboratory technology, diagnostics, digital medicine, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation, home care, and healthcare infrastructure and systems.
Where do I check the customs classification of my product?
The classification depends on the product's characteristics and is checked in TARIC, the EU's integrated tariff. Access2Markets shows the duties and requirements for each destination once you have the subheading.
Source: Messe Düsseldorf GmbHData for 2026-09-15Verified on 15 October 2026
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