Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#4 In EuropeEmployees
#2 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeThe Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK ranks 2nd in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (£5.4bn). Revenue received by operators in United Kingdom has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (0.2 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £5.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 4,744 businesses in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning market in United Kingdom are Informa plc, RELX plc and Clarion Events Ltd
What does the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Trade shows and Professionally motivated events are part of the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Informa plc.
How competitive is the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is high and decreasing in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Advertising Agencies in the UK
- Natural Science & Engineering Research in the UK
- Market Research & Public Opinion Polling in the UK
- Travel Agencies in the UK
- Call Centres in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry involves promoting, organising and implementing large-scale events, including trade fairs, congresses, conferences, meetings or motivational speaker events. Some of the industry players also provide staff for the event spaces.
What's included in this industry?
Trade showsProfessionally motivated eventsConvention showsIndustry Code
823 - Organization of conventions and trade shows in United Kingdom
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK
- Employees in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK
- Business in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK
- Profit in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
There’s very little regulation affecting conference centres. The industry is not subject to industry-specific regulation. Otherwise, companies mostly have to worry about abiding by fire safety laws.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit can fluctuate wildly. It’s mostly driven by economic conditions, which drives the level of demand for both conventions and trade shows.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Convention & Trade Fair Planning in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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