Export Marketplaces Day

Looking to grow your International sales through Marketplaces or test new markets in an accessible way? Come and learn more about the ever-changing EU Marketplaces landscape and meet experts from bol, TikTok, Castorama and JoyBuy + Business Support Providers who can help you with your growth potential.

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Join BHETA for a must-attend Export Marketplaces Conference, featuring insightful presentations and a series of Meet the Buyer sessions with leading EU marketplace platforms, designed to help suppliers from the housewares, SEA, DIY, and garden sectors unlock new opportunities across European markets.

Whether you are already exporting or taking your first steps into international trade, this event will give you the insight, connections, and practical support you need to succeed in the EU marketplace landscape.

Why attend?

Exporting into the EU is evolving rapidly, with changing regulations, new digital routes to market, and the growing dominance of online marketplaces reshaping how brands reach European consumers. This conference will help you understand what’s changing - and how to stay ahead.
Expect a full day of expert-led insight, practical guidance, and valuable networking, including:

• A market overview of EU export opportunities and challenges
• Insight into the rapid development of online marketplaces
• Guidance on navigating the current EU export landscape and regulatory changes
• Clear direction on how to overcome barriers and accelerate international growth

Meet the Buyer Sessions

A major feature of the conference is the opportunity to connect directly with four leading EU marketplace platforms:

• bol
• Castorama
• Joybuy
• TikTok Shop

Through dedicated Meet the Buyer sessions, attendees will be able to engage with marketplace representatives, explore listing and trading opportunities, and gain practical insights into how to expand and strengthen sales across European digital channels.

Meet the experts

We are pleased to be joined by key industry partners who will share practical support available to UK exporters:

• Department for Business and Trade – offering guidance on export support, trade services, and international growth opportunities
• Dachser – providing expertise in European logistics, freight, and supply chain solutions

You will also have the opportunity to connect with a range of BHETA Business Support Providers, giving you direct access to specialist expertise across export, compliance, logistics, marketing, and digital commerce.

Costs

BHETA Member rate: £150 + VAT
Non-member rate: £200 + VAT

Cancellation Policy

BHETA reserves the right to cancel the event by providing at least 31 days’ notice. In the event of cancellation by BHETA, all registration fees will be refunded in full. Please note that refunds will not be issued for attendee cancellations.