Dates: 27–29 September 2026

Venue: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK

CAPEXIL shares this update for members operating in the pet care, aquatics, pet nutrition, and animal health sectors regarding PATS 2026. As the UK’s leading B2B trade event, this exhibition serves as a significant platform for businesses looking to engage with the most influential brands, retailers, and distributors in the UK market.

Market Overview & Event Impact

PATS 2026 provides a strictly trade-only environment, ensuring that participants connect directly with professional buyers rather than general consumers.

• High-Value Networking: The event consistently attracts buyers from major UK retailers such as Tesco, Aldi, John Lewis, and Pets at Home.
• Strong Commercial Intent: Data from previous editions shows that over 80% of visitors hold purchasing authority, with more than one-third attending specifically to place orders.
• Rapidly Growing Attendance: The event recorded over 6,000 professional visitors recently, marking a 70% year-on-year increase in industry participation.
• Expanded Facilities: The 2026 exhibition will occupy Halls 3 and 3A at the NEC, providing over 16,000 square meters of exhibition space and a brand-new Business & Innovation Theatre.
• Cross-Sector Synergy: The show is co-located with BETA International, the premier trade show for the equestrian and country lifestyle market, drawing an additional 3,000 industry professionals.

Strategic Considerations for Members

With 90% of the previous exhibition space already re-booked, demand for the 2026 edition remains exceptionally strong. For members aiming to launch new products, expand international distribution, or secure new retail accounts within the UK, this event represents one of the most commercially productive windows in the sector.

Detailed information regarding registration, floor plans, and exhibitor opportunities can be found on the official event website.

For more information, please visit: https://www.patshow.co.uk/