The fair places listed in the upper part of the list comprise bigger fair venues, whereas the places listed below refer to middle-sized venues where German trade shows are held. Worldwide trade shows in Germany hold a two third share of the leading international trade shows being held at their fair places.  In particular the high percentage of more than 50 % of foreign exhibitors manifests the outstanding position of trade shows in Germany. Regarding foreign visitors the proportion of visitors from abroad to trade shows in Germany is about 30%. As the major trade shows of most business sectors take place in Germany this is an advantage for German companies, as for them it is easier to attend these trade shows and to establish and strengthen international ties there. Also the turnover of the most relevant trade shows in Germany verifies the outstanding position of trade shows in Germany on an international level. Among the top 10 fair places worldwide are five German trade show organizers: Messe Frankfurt, Messe Düsseldorf, Messe Köln, Messe Hannover and Messe München. Moreover, four German venues are among the biggest trade show venues in the world: Hannover Messe, Frankfurt Messe, Köln Messe and Düsseldorf Messe. In total international and national trade shows in Germany take place at 22 different venues. These venues where trade shows in Germany are held, offer an exhibiting space of 2.76 million square metres for international trade shows and events. Many of the smaller venues are specialized on regional and local trade shows or hold specialised trade shows at their fairground. Apart from trade shows in Germany ExpoDataBase offers multiple other search options such as for top-fair-places in Europe and for international trade shows.