The 36th edition of Metstrade recorded its highest ever attendance of marine professionals from across the globe.
The exhibition hosted close to 1,600 exhibitors across 12 halls at RAI Amsterdam.
The show received 31,824 visits from 19,779 unique visitors spanning 134 nationalities.
The overall increase in attendance was up 10% and 6% respectively when compared to 2023, the previous historic record event.
Attendance records were surpassed on each of the three days for the trade-only show.
Metstrade built further on its depth and breadth of activities for the industry this year.
A sell-out edition of The Superyacht Forum, held under Metstrade’s management for the first time, hosted 700 delegates.
The appearance of the co-located Yacht Racing Forum, run in partnership with World Sailing, provided an exciting new focal point for cutting edge sailing.
Metstrade is run in association with ICOMIA.
“The Metstrade team is to be congratulated for bringing in more customers on each day of the show. That’s a phenomenal effort,” said ICOMIA CEO, Joe Lynch.
“Attending Metstrade is inspiring, productive and educational. You see great examples of innovations in the world of technology, safety, electronics, electrics and the many other facets of our industry that are improving the customer experience.
“I was particularly inspired this year by the show content that was focused on connecting with new audiences – something that is so important to the marine leisure sector.”
He added: “It is also motivating when you see the industry gather in one place. There are different challenges wherever we work in the world.
“Metstrade provides the opportunity to unite and make the industry better for everybody by collaborating, communicating and committing to work together.”
Metstrade has evolved from a trade show into a global platform driving the leisure marine industry forward.
Niels Klarenbeek
Speaking at the close of this year’s show, Metstrade director, Niels Klarenbeek stated: “The excellent results of this year’s show provide a confident foundation on which to base ambitious plans for 2025.”
For 2025, Metstrade will expand into hall 8, which will add around 10,000msq of space which will eliminate the current waiting list for The Superyacht Pavilion and enable a circular route around the show for visitors.
The show is also rebranding to reflect its current status.
“Metstrade has evolved from a trade show into a global platform driving the leisure marine industry forward,” added Niels.
“Our rebrand will reflect this growth and our commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and long-term success across the marine leisure industry.
“Our new payoff – ‘Propelling Growth. Harbouring Innovation.’ – summarises exactly what Metstrade is all about.
“We are already looking forward to receiving the whole industry back to our largest ever Metstrade in 2025 during Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary celebrations.
“Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s edition so successful.”
