India: A Key Market for Maritime Innovation
India is making significant investments in maritime infrastructure, green technologies, and digital shipping solutions. By 2030, the country aims to be among the top 10 global shipbuilding nations, and by 2047, among the top 5. India’s shipbuilding industry is growing at an annual rate of 60%, with a projected market volume exceeding USD 8 billion by 2033.
This presents significant opportunities for European businesses. Key investment areas include port modernisation, offshore development, and sustainable shipping. Thanks to India’s strategic position in the Indian Ocean, there are also long-term prospects for trade and maritime infrastructure.
"INMEX SMM India is the most important meeting place for the maritime industry in South Asia. It provides international businesses with an outstanding opportunity to showcase their technologies and solutions in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets," says Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director for Maritime and Technology Fairs at Hamburg Messe und Congress, co-organiser of the event
Collective Presence: National Pavilions as a Success Model
International national pavilions provide businesses with strong visibility and facilitate market entry. European exhibitors, in particular, benefit from the joint stands of Germany, Greece, Norway, and the Netherlands. These pavilions serve as central hubs for customers and partners while fostering valuable synergies between participating companies.
"Sustainable shipping, digitalisation, and automation are key themes of the German maritime industry. INMEX SMM India is an ideal platform to position these innovations in the growing Indian market," explains Hauke Schlegel, Managing Director of VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems.
The Greek pavilion is also expanding. "In recent years, Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters have been actively engaged in the Indian maritime industry. HEMEXPO will participate for the second time in INMEX SMM India, this time with a larger pavilion—a clear testament to the increasing interest of Greek companies in the local market, as the exhibition offers excellent opportunities to build strong business connections," said Christos Papakis, Executive Director of HEMEXPO.
Register Now as an Exhibitor
For more information and registration, visit: INMEX SMM India website
Direct contacts for exhibitors
Silke Eidam, Exhibition Manager silke.eidam(at)hamburg-messe(dot)de | Tel.: +49 40 3569-2264
Marc Niemann, Sales Manager marc.niemann(at)hamburg(dot)de | Tel.: +49 40 3569-2822
