dispatches from Analytica 2014
Analytica: Final figures
The trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology attracted more than 34,400 visitors to Munich (compared to 30,481 in 2012).
The fair had a record number of exhibitors: 1,142 companies from 40 countries participated, which is an increase of 11.3%.
The increase in foreign visitors was higher than the increase in those from Germany. A total of 12,000 international visitors came to Munich for the fair, up 25% over 2012.
The countries with the largest number of visitors were (in this order) Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Great Britain, US and China. The most significant increases were among non-European countries: China, Korea and US.
Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, deputy CEO of Messe München, said: "The larger share of international visitors confirms and strengthens analytica's character as a leading international trade fair."