The Aquatics & Reptile Zone at PATS 2026 is already seeing strong early demand, with growing interest from aquatics, water gardening and reptile brands looking to connect with a highly targeted retail audience.
The opportunity within the sector continues to expand. The UK ornamental fish market was valued at over $350 million in 2024 and is projected to see significant long-term growth, highlighting increasing demand for aquatic products, innovation and specialist suppliers.
As a dedicated area within the show, the Aquatics & Reptile Zone provides a focused environment for suppliers to showcase products, launch innovations and build relationships with buyers actively sourcing within the aquatics category.
Exhibitors joining PATS 2026 include Anglo Aquatic Plant, Aqualogy, Bermuda / Certikin, Cloverleaf, HYGGER, Norwood Aquarium / Aquatlantis / GioiaShrimp, Peregrine Livefood Ltd, PondXpert, sera Group, Tropica Aquarium Plants, Xtreme Aquatics Foods, with further brands being added to the live exhibitor directory.
PATS attracts over 6,000 pet trade professionals, with a high proportion directly responsible for purchasing decisions, providing exhibitors with access to a highly engaged and commercially active audience.
The Aquatics & Reptile Zone is designed to connect exhibitors with a wide range of relevant buyers, including independent aquatics retailers, garden centres with aquatic departments, pet retailers expanding into fish and aquatics, and online specialists actively looking for new suppliers.
Buyer demand is strong, with many retailers attending PATS specifically to discover new brands, products and innovation within the aquatics sector — creating a clear opportunity for suppliers to secure new listings and distribution.
Alongside the exhibitor line-up, the Aquatics New Product Showcase & Awards will once again highlight innovation across the sector, with products reviewed by independent retailers and winners benefiting from additional trade press exposure.
With strong market growth, targeted buyers and increasing demand for new suppliers, the Aquatics & Reptile Zone continues to establish itself as a key commercial destination within PATS 2026.
Exhibitors interested in being part of this growing area of the show are encouraged to explore the available opportunities.
Download the Aquatics Sales Brochure to find out more:
https://www.patshow.co.uk/download-the-aquatics-sales-brochure
