With around 5,500 exhibitors from 60 countries for the product groups wine, spirits and craft drinks, ProWein in Düsseldorf was once again the world's biggest trade fair for industry professionals this year. However, this represents a drop of almost 20 per cent compared to 6,900 exhibitors in 2019. Although three more halls were used than usual for health reasons, the exhibition area was around 4,000 sqm less than in 2019. The managers of many businesses did not even make the trip: for example, the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) was represented by only 78 wineries this time. In 2020, 129 VDP wineries had registered to come to the later postponed fair.