The world of children meets the animal kingdom. Babykid Spain + Fimi will be adding a range of pet products to its product portfolio at its next edition, in response to the growing importance of pets in households and family spending. The initiative opens up a new business avenue for brands and professional buyers, and revives a concept that its director, Alicia Gimeno, had already previewed to FashionNetwork.com in 2024.
“With the addition of the pet sector, we aim to expand the business opportunities for our buyers and make it easier for them to connect with brands that can complement their product range,” the direction has now stated. The new category reflects the scale this market has reached in Spain; in fact, pets are present in 49% of households and the national pet population exceeds 30 million. Furthermore, the average annual expenditure of households with pets stands at between 500 and 1,000 euros, including food, veterinary care, accessories and other services, which presents an opportunity within the sector.
The fair will therefore showcase products for sleep, feeding, walks, play and transport, ranging from beds and blankets to feeders, collars, leads, harnesses, toys, pushchairs and car restraint systems. Confirmed brands include Micuna, Anex, InnoGIO, Aircuddle, Jané, Yamann, Anzy Home and Cavoe Easygo, although the event remains open to new participants. This line-up will be complemented by specialised pet collections from a number of fashion brands. Beyond this category, the event will retain its traditional range of children’s and young people’s fashion, footwear, accessories, childcare products, textiles, furniture, home décor and toys, with the aim of bringing together different sectors under one roof.
Organised by Feria Valencia and the Spanish Association of Children’s Products (ASEPRI), with the support of ICEX and the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE), the next edition of the fair will take place from 20 to 22 January 2027 at its usual venue, Feria Valencia. This will be the 101st edition of FIMI and the seventh to be held under the joint BKS+FIMI format. At its last edition in 2025, the event brought together 735 brands from 44 countries, 7.21% more than at the previous edition.
