About the Exhibition
Become an Exhibitor Download CircularSUBCON is recognised as the UK's premier manufacturing supply-chain and subcontracting exhibition, bringing together experienced buyers, tier-1/2 suppliers, OEMs, engineers and industry decision-makers. It is a platform to source new suppliers, compare subcontract manufacturing capabilities, and benchmark technologies and services across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, medical devices, electronics, energy and general engineering. The SUBCON 2026 show will bring together 6,000 + industry visitors, 200 + exhibitors showcasing capabilities and technologies, and hundreds of expert speakers. There will be live demos, product showcases, workshops, and networking activities.
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents a historic milestone in bilateral relations — opening up markets, reducing tariffs for both sides on most traded goods, enhancing services cooperation, and laying the foundation for deeper economic integration and strategic collaboration over the coming decade. The deal aims to double bilateral trade from around USD 56 billion (2024-25) to USD 112 - 120 billion by 2030. Major Indian sectors set to benefit include textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, marine products, engineering goods, toys and footwear due to enhanced duty-free market access in the UK. With rising investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and renewable energy, the demand for high-quality industrial components is growing. By offering competitive pricing and advanced engineering solutions, Indian exporters can enhance their presence and build lasting partnerships in UK's industrial sector.
Show Summary of SUBCON 2025
170+
Exhibitors
5000+
Total Attendees
50+
Industry Experts and Speakers
Who Should Attend
Subcon is designed for professionals and companies involved in:
- Procurement and supply-chain management
- OEM sourcing and supplier benchmarking
- Quality, process and production management
- Engineering design and manufacturing
- Industrial automation and manufacturing technology
Economic scenario of United Kingdom
The United Kingdom holds significant importance for the global economy due to its robust industrial base, financial strength and role as a global trading hub. It is known for its diversified industrial sector encompassing advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, renewable energy and information technology contributes substantially to global innovation and trade. Moreover, the UK's emphasis on green and sustainable growth, research and high-value industries enhances its influence in shaping global economic trends and technological advancements. There have been some challenges but several reforms are expected needed to provide businesses with certainty relative to pre-pandemic levels.
As per the IMF, United Kingdom's economy experienced a significant contraction in 2020 with a decline of 10.3% due to the pandemic and global disruptions. However, it rebounded strongly in 2021 with a growth rate of 8.6%, supported by recovery in domestic demand and external trade. The economy further experienced slow momentum with real GDP growth rate reaching to 0.4% in 2023 and is projected to be around 1.3% in 2025 as external headwinds remain.
India and United Kingdom's Bilateral Trade
UK is an important market for India. UK holds 16th position among major trading partners for India. It has been among India's top export destination for India during the year 2024-25. Between 2019-20 and 2022-23, India's merchandise exports to UK rose from USD 8.74 billion to USD 11.41 billion, while engineering exports increased from USD 2.59 billion to USD 3.13 billion. This growth indicates that, while the UK's economy has seen fluctuations, exports from India continues to grow.
The product profile of UK's SUBCON dedicated to subcontract manufacturing supply chains, under the engineering industry. In 2024-25, India's total engineering exports were valued at USD 4.01 billion, while total merchandise exports reached USD 14.55 billion, indicating growing opportunities in these segments.
Opportunity for Indian engineering industry in United Kingdom
There is significant scope for India's engineering industry to expand its footprint in the UK market by tapping into key high-potential sectors. Promising areas include electrical machinery and equipment, as well as industrial machinery and components, ranging from heavy machinery to precision instruments. The UK's ongoing construction and infrastructure development drive consistent demand for iron and steel products, creating opportunities for Indian exporters. Similarly, the UK's automotive sector depends heavily on imported auto components, offering a lucrative market for Indian manufacturers. Moreover, the healthcare industry's growing requirement for advanced medical and surgical instruments presents additional prospects for Indian engineering firms. By strategically focusing on these sectors, Indian exporters can strengthen their presence in the UK market.
India–UK CETA
Highlights- Positive Aspects February 2026
Strong and Expanding Engineering Trade Relationship
- The UK is India’s 6th largest export market, after the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Germany, reflecting its high strategic relevance for engineering exporters.
- India’s engineering exports to the UK increased from USD 3.6 billion in 2023 24 to USD 4.01 billion in 2024 25, showing 12% annual growth.Over the last five years, India’s engineering exports to the UK grew at an impressive CAGR of 18%, signalling steady market penetration.
- During the current fiscal, India's Engineering Exports to UK during April-Jan 2025-26 stood at UIS$ 3.89 billion compared to US$ 3.25 billion during April-Jan 2024-25, constituting a share of 3.8% out of India's total global engineering exports of US$ 101.13 billion during April-Jan 2025-26.
Consistent Market Share and Rising Global Importance
- The UK accounted for 3.4% of India’s global engineering exports of USD 116.7 billion in 2024 25 and surprisingly 3.8% of India’s total global engineering exports of US$ 101.13 billion during April-Jan 2025-26.
- India currently holds a 2% market share in UK’s engineering imports, leaving significant headroom for expansion under a trade agreement.
High Concentration in Key Engineering Product Categories
- More than 74% of India’s engineering exports to the UK come from high value categories such as:
- Electrical machinery & equipment
- Iron & steel and articles
- Aluminium and products
- Industrial machinery
- Auto components & vehicles
- Medical devices
- This demonstrates strong complementarities aligned with UK’s industry demand.
Top 15 Products Dominate UK Market Share
- The top 15 engineering product categories accounted for 87% of India’s total engineering exports to the UK in 2024 25.
- Major high growth segments include:
- Electrical machinery & equipment: USD 1.21 bn (+27% growth) constituting a 30% share
- Iron & steel: USD 527 mn (+37%)
- Medical & scientific instruments: +43%
- Aluminium products: +16%
- Cranes, lifts & winches: +17%
Healthy Growth in Bilateral Engineering Trade
- India’s engineering imports from the UK increased to USD 4.4 billion in 2024 25, growing at 14% CAGR, reflecting strong industrial linkages and technology inflows.
- Total bilateral engineering trade rose from USD 7.4 billion in 2023 24 to USD 8.4 billion in 2024 25, a solid 13% expansion.
- Overall engineering trade with the UK has grown at a CAGR of 16% over the last five years.
Strategic Trade Balance Dynamics
- The engineering trade balance remains marginally negative (-USD 0.4 bn in 2024 25), but the stable and rising export share indicates improving competitiveness which a CETA can further strengthen.
Conclusion:
The India–UK CETA provides an exceptionally favourable market access package for India’s engineering sector, with almost all major product groups receiving immediate zero duty access. The agreement pairs these tariff concessions with clear and structured Rules of Origin that support legitimate value addition while offering flexibility in sectors like machinery and aluminium.
Together, these provisions strengthen India’s role in UK and European value chains, enhance export competitiveness for MSMEs, and encourage deeper industrial collaboration. As barriers fall and standards align, CETA positions India to expand its technological footprint, diversify its export basket, and reinforce its standing as a reliable and high value manufacturing partner in global markets.
Product Profile
Assembly Work
Metal Forming
Surface Engineering
Cutting Services
Plastic Moulding
Electricals & Electronics Manufacturing Services
Venue
Hall 3A, NEC, North avenue, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date & Time
3 June 2026 - 10.00 - 17.00
4 June 2026 - 10.00 - 17.00
Participation Charges
Booth size: 9 sqm.
One Side Open (Built-Up Booth): INR 62,000 per Sqm
Corner Charges: INR 6,700 per Sqm for two sides open booth (subject to availability)
Note:
- Other Service Charges: INR 5,000 per Sqm
- EEPC India reserves the right to reject an application for participation without assigning any reason.
- In case of not receiving a minimum number of participants, EEPC India may decide not to participate in the show.
- No subletting or sharing of space/ booth is permitted.
Mode of payment
Please pay online through the following Payment Gateway :
HDFC / PayU
- Or -
Pay through RTGS/NEFT in INR as per the following details :
| Name of the Bank : | HDFC BANK LTD |
| Branch : | Central Plaza |
| Address of Bank : | 2/6, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020 |
| Account Number : | 00142090000452 |
| Account Name : | EEPC INDIA |
| NEFT Code : | HDFC0000014 |
| UPI ID : | eeplindiaacpromotion.76041638@hdfcbank |
Demand draft favoring “EEPC INDIA” along with the duly filled-up Application Form
Note : EEPC India is contemplating to submit proposal to the Govt. for their support in the show. In the event of getting Government approval of EEPC India's proposal in this regard, the eligible exhibitors may be refunded a part of the participation charges, based on a revised computation.
Booth Display
Participation charges for a 9 sqm. booth includes the following services:
One Low round Table
Two Chairs
One 3-pin UK plug socket (of 500 watts)
Three spot lights
Carpet
Fascia Name
Waste Paper Bin
Note: The Exhibitor will be required to repair all damages or make payment in lieu thereof, to the facilities / building etc. incurred by them during setting up / fair period / dismantling period to the fairground authorities / stand contractor.
Interested members are requested to fill in the online Application Form latest by 30 April 2026 at the following link:
Click here to registerSelection criteria
Since limited space is available, selection of participation will be done strictly on first-come, first-served basis.
For further information, please contact,
Udayan Sarkar
Email - usarkar@eepcindia.net
Phone - +91 8178779154
Cancellation of participation
Please note that no request for cancellation and/ or refund including of advances, if any and/ or adjustment thereof shall be accepted for any reason whatsoever. Once the application form and/ or advance / part payments are accepted by EEPC India the participant remains liable to pay in entirety the amounts due from them on account of the event. In case members are not able to travel due to travel restrictions/advisory by Government of India or United Kingdom then the amount paid will be adjusted toward the participation in the next edition.
Force Majeure
If a Force Majeure Event like war, act of God, natural calamities, governmental directives, civil commotion, epidemic, pandemic, etc. or alike events occurs inasmuch as that the fair authorities/ organizers consider that it is illegal, impossible, inadvisable or impracticable for the physical, onsite and in-person (i.e. 'live') elements of the Event to be staged, then in such situation and/ or circumstances the decision of the fair authorities shall be final and binding upon EEPC India and all its co-exhibitors/ participants. In such situation and/ or circumstances, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors appointed for providing diverse services related to the Event in question does not refund the monies paid by EEPC India and/ or does not otherwise absolve EEPC India from its contractual obligations then in such case the Co-exhibitors / participants remain liable to pay to EEPC India the contracted participation charge in full and shall not receive any refund from EEPC India of the amounts paid by the co-exhibitors/ participants. Further, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors, so appointed for the Event binds or rolls over EEPC India's participation in the future editions of the same Event in question, then automatically the participation of the co-exhibitor/ participant shall also be carried forward to such future editions of the Event and the amounts paid by them shall be given a credit for the successive edition. However, if there is any increment in the participation fees fixed by the fair authorities, organizers or in any other charges, budgets, etc. then such increased amount has to be paid by the co-exhibitor/ participant without any demur based on the space and booth booked by the co-exhibitor/ participant. In any event, a co-exhibitor/ participant cannot decrease the space or the booth size booked by them for the originally scheduled Event.
Note : Regarding goods taken out of India for exhibition or on
consignment basis for export promotion, participants may refer to Circular No.
108/27/2019-GST dated 18.07.2019 of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
(CBIC) which is the statute in the matter.
Contact details of the EEPC INDIA Offices
H.O. (Cell)
Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Secretary
‘Vandhna’, 4th Floor
11, Tolstoy Marg
New Delhi 110001
Phone: (+91 11) 23353353, 23711124/25
Fax: (+91 11) 23310920
E-mail: eepcto@eepcindia.net
Head & Registered Office
Rajat Srivastava, Addl. Executive Director
‘Vanijya Bhawan’, 1st Floor
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata 700016
Phone : (+91 33) 22890651/52
Fax : (+91 33) 22890654
E-mail : eepcho@eepcindia.net
Jaya Basu
Regional Director (ER)
Vanijya Bhawan (2nd Floor)
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata – 700 016
Phone: (+91 33) 22890673/74
Fax: (+91 33) 22890687
E-mail: eepcrokol@eepcindia.net
Rakesh Suraj
Regional Director (NR)
Flat No.10 P, Q, N, 10th Floor
DCM Building, 16 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: (+91 11) 23314171/74
Fax: (+91 11) 23317795
E-mail: eepcrodel@eepcindia.net
J. V. Raja Gopal Rao
Regional Director (SR)
Greams Dugar (3rd Floor)
149, Greams Road
Chennai – 600 006
Phone : (+91 44) 28295501, 28295502
Fax : (+91 44) 28290495
E-mail : eepcrochen@eepcindia.net
C. H. Nadiger
Regional Director (WR)
B-202 & 220, Aurus Chambers
Annex "B", 2nd Floor
Behind Mahindra Tower S.S. Amrutwar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400 013
Phone : (+91 22) 42125555
Fax : (+91 22) 42125556
E-mail : eepcromum@eepcindia.net
Sudhakaran C.K. Nair
Sr. Deputy Director
TF- 313/A (3rd Floor), ATMA House
Ashram Road
Ahmedabad – 380 009
Phone : (+91 79) 26588720
E-mail : eepcsroahd@eepcindia.net
V. C. Ravish
Deputy Director
Embassy Square 103, First Floor
No.148, Infantry Road
Bengaluru – 560 001
Phone: (+91 80) 22261396 / 22268669
Fax: (+91 80) 22266914
E-mail: eepcsroblr@eepcindia.net
Jalandhar Office
Plot Comm. 1
Focal Point
Jalandhar – 144 012
Phone : (+91 181) 2602264
Fax : (+91 181) 2601124
E-mail : eepcsrojld@eepcindia.net