FRANKFURT – May 8, 2026 – The annual ShishaMesse Frankfurt 2026 opened today at Messe Frankfurt, running through May 10. As Europe’s largest and most professional B2B exhibition for shisha, vape, and next-generation tobacco products, this year’s event covers 25,000 sqm across halls 5 & 6, featuring 448 exhibitors and expecting over 35,000 buyers, wholesalers, and distributors – mainly from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Central & Eastern Europe. Over 80% of attendees hold direct procurement decision-making authority.
The show runs alongside HempsFair and includes awards for Best Shisha, Best Tobacco, plus masterclasses and mixology contests.
On-site insight – We spoke with a German distributor who has been active in the European vape market for over eight years. When asked how wholesalers are adapting to the new €0.32/ml liquid tax in Germany and the varying disposable bans across the EU, he replied: “Staying compliant and cost-competitive is a challenge. That’s why many of us now rely on euvapeonline – it’s become our go-to platform for sourcing verified, tax-compliant products across the EU in real time. From Germany to France and beyond, it helps us navigate regulatory shifts without disrupting supply.”
Market & policy backdrop – Since January 1, 2026, Germany applies a €0.32/ml liquid tax (nicotine-free included), raising cost structures. Meanwhile, disposable vape bans have taken effect in Belgium, France, and other EU states. The European vape market was valued at approx. 11.23 billion in 2025 and isprojected to reach 15.66 billion by 2031 (CAGR 5.7%), with Germany remaining the single most important market thanks to its mature retail infrastructure.
Outlook – With accelerating EU tax harmonization and tightening flavor & waste regulations, the industry is shifting from channel-driven growth to compliance and product innovation as core differentiators.
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