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50 Iranian producers to showcase 400 products at Baghdad children’s fair
Iran will bring more than 50 producers and roughly 400 products to the fourth International Festival for Iraqi Children in Baghdad, running from November 19 to December 9, officials said Monday.
The pavilion, spanning about 500 square meters, will highlight toys, stationery, animation, and other youth-focused cultural products.
Saeed Hosseini, a leading figure in Iran’s children’s cultural industries, said the domestic market can no longer absorb the growing output of Iranian creative industries, which have seen a decade of rapid expansion in animation, toys, and educational products.
“To maintain momentum, we must expand into foreign markets,” he said, pointing to Iraq as a top target due to its young population, cultural affinity, and logistical proximity.
Hosseini noted that Iran has been actively building export channels over the past two years, including trade offices, market research, and participation in previous editions of the Baghdad fair.
“The fair lets us test Iraqi children’s tastes and refine our approach to the market,” he said. Last year, Iran mounted its first fully coordinated pavilion, bringing over 50 manufacturers together; this year’s presentation is set to be even larger.
The pavilion will also feature 14 selected start-ups from Karestan Baharestan, a Tehran-based creative hub supporting more than 150 teams in education, cultural, and tech-focused projects for children and adolescents. The initiative aims to showcase the full spectrum of Iran’s youth-oriented creative output and create lasting export opportunities.
Iraqi distributors, investors, and schools are expected to attend, providing Iranian producers with direct feedback and networking opportunities. Hosseini described the event as a key step toward embedding Iranian cultural products in the regional market.