Major Trade Shows in China (2025–2026) General & Multi-Industry
• Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
Spring 2025: April 15 – May 5
Autumn 2025: October 15 – November 4
Spring 2026: April 15 – May 5
Location: Guangzhou
Focus: General merchandise, electronics, textiles, machinery, consumer goods
Website: cantonfair.org.cn/en
• China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Date: November 5–10, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Consumer goods, healthcare, automotive, trade services o Website: ciie.org
• China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE)
Date: April 13–18, 2025
Location: Haikou, Hainan
Focus: Premium consumer goods, duty-free, lifestyle products o Website: hainanexpo.org.cn
Manufacturing, Machinery & Industrial • CHINAPLAS (Plastics & Rubber)
2025: April 15–18, Shenzhen
2026: April 21–24, Shanghai
Focus: Plastics machinery, materials, packaging, recycling Website: chinaplasonline.com
NEPCON China
Date: April 21–23, 2026
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Electronics manufacturing, SMT, automation o Website: nepconchina.com
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR
Date: May 26–28, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Flooring, carpets, interior design o Website: domotexasiachinafloor.com
Automotive & Aerospace • Auto Shanghai
Date: April 23 – May 2, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Passenger cars, EVs, automotive technology o Website: autoshanghai.auto-fairs.com
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China)
Date: November 2026
Location: Zhuhai
Focus: Civil and military aviation, aerospace technology Website: airshow.com.cn
Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech • CPHI & PMEC China
Date: June 24–26, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Pharmaceuticals, APIs, drug delivery, packaging o Website: cphi.com/china
ICMD (International Component Manufacturing & Design Show)
Date: September 26–29, 2025
Location: Guangzhou
Focus: Medical device components, manufacturing
Website: icmdchina.com � Fashion, Textiles & Lifestyle
• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
Date: March 11–13, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Apparel fabrics, accessories, sourcing
Website: intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics- spring.hk.messefrankfurt.com
• Shanghai Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2025)
Date: March 26–31, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Designer fashion, emerging labels, retail trends
Website: shanghaifashionweek.com
• Interior Lifestyle China
Date: September 12–14, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Home décor, kitchenware, lifestyle products
Website: interior-lifestyle-china.hk.messefrankfurt.com
Food, Agriculture & Hospitality • HOFEX 2025
Date: May 7–10, 2025
Location: Hong Kong
Focus: Food, beverage, hospitality equipment o Website: hofex.com
• China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE)
Date: October 29–31, 2025
Location: Qingdao
Focus: Seafood, aquaculture, processing equipment
Website: chinaseafoodexpo.com
• Pet Fair Asia
Date: August 20–24, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: Pet products, food, accessories o Website: petfairasia.com
Education, Investment & Technology • China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF)
Date: November 2025
Location: Shenzhen
Focus: Innovation, electronics, biotech, green tech o Website: chtf.com
• China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT)
Date: September 8–11, 2025
Location: Xiamen
Focus: Investment promotion, bilateral trade
Website: cifit.org.cn
• China Education Expo (CEE)
Date: November 9, 2025
Location: Shanghai
Focus: International education, study abroad programs o Website: chinaeducationexpo.com
Pro Tips for Attending
- Plan Ahead: Many events require early registration and hotel bookings.
- Language Support: Consider hiring local interpreters for smoother communication.
- Logistics: Arrange transportation between venues, hotels, and airports in advance.
- Cultural Etiquette: Familiarize yourself with Chinese business customs to make a positive impression.
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