China Trade Shows 2026
China holds every kind of trade show, large and small — over 10,000 exhibitions a year, across 16 complete industries. This is your guide to the biggest China trade shows, trade fairs and exhibitions — browse them by industry, city and month, and get expert help to attend, source, exhibit, or have our team walk the show floor for you.
Why the world's buyers come to China's trade fairs
China Trade Shows are the fastest way to see an entire industry in one place. China hosts more trade fairs and exhibitions than any country on earth — from the Canton Fair and CIIE to specialist shows in AI, robotics, electronics, machinery, furniture, medical and more. For an overseas importer, brand or procurement manager, a few days on the right show floor can replace months of searching.
The challenge isn't finding a show — it's finding the right one, getting in, and turning what you see into verified suppliers. That's where we come in. As a China-based team, we help you choose the right China trade fairs, handle registration and interpreters, walk the floor with you (or for you), collect samples, and deliver a full supplier report — so a China business trip around an exhibition actually ends in results.
Use the guide below to explore China trade shows by industry, by exhibition city, and by month. We update it continually — if you don't see your industry's show yet, just tell us and we'll send you the current list.
China trade shows by industry
All 16 industry categories have a matching exhibition every year. Below are the flagship shows in each — a curated, growing selection. Tell us your industry and we'll recommend the best-fit shows and confirm current dates.
Manufacturing Trade Shows in China
China's largest manufacturing and industrial exhibitions — the heart of global sourcing.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) ★ | Guangzhou | APR · OCT | All manufacturing categories |
| CIIF — China Int'l Industry Fair ★ | Shanghai | SEP | Industrial · smart manufacturing |
| CIIE — China Int'l Import Expo ★ | Shanghai | NOV | Cross-industry import |
| DMP — Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo | Dongguan / Shenzhen | NOV | CNC · molds · automation |
| More manufacturing shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Automotive Trade Shows in China
The world's largest auto market — NEV, smart cars and auto parts.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Shanghai ★ | Shanghai | APR (odd yrs) | Vehicles · NEV · smart cars |
| Auto China ★ | Beijing | APR (even yrs) | Vehicles · NEV · future mobility |
| Auto Guangzhou | Guangzhou | NOV | Vehicles · consumer auto |
| Automechanika Shanghai | Shanghai | NOV / DEC | Auto parts · aftermarket |
| More automotive shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Machinery & Industrial Equipment Trade Shows in China
Machine tools, construction machinery, automation and power transmission.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| bauma China | Shanghai | NOV (biennial) | Construction machinery |
| CIMT — China Int'l Machine Tool Show | Beijing | APR (biennial) | Machine tools · metalworking |
| PTC Asia | Shanghai | NOV | Power transmission · fluid power |
| SIMM — Shenzhen Machinery Show | Shenzhen | MAR / AUG | Machine tools · precision parts |
| More machinery shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Electronics & Electrical Trade Shows in China
Semiconductors, components, PCB and consumer electronics — China's core strength.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMICON China ★ | Shanghai | MAR | Semiconductors · equipment |
| electronica China | Shanghai | MAR | Electronic components |
| NEPCON China | Shanghai | APR | Electronics manufacturing |
| ELEXCON | Shenzhen | DEC | Electronics · embedded · IoT |
| More electronics shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Consumer Goods Trade Shows in China
Everyday products, gifts, houseware and small commodities for importers and retailers.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Fair ★ | Guangzhou | APR · OCT | All consumer categories |
| Yiwu Fair — Int'l Commodities Fair | Yiwu | OCT | Small commodities · gifts |
| China Int'l Consumer Products Expo | Haikou (Hainan) | APR | Global consumer brands |
| More consumer-goods shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Building Materials & Construction Trade Shows in China
Ceramics, tiles, sanitaryware, flooring and building materials.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Int'l Ceramic & Bathroom Fair (Foshan) ★ | Foshan | APR · OCT | Ceramics · sanitaryware |
| Domotex asia / CHINAFLOOR | Shanghai | MAY | Flooring · carpets |
| R+T Asia | Shanghai | MAR | Doors · windows · shading |
| More building-material shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Furniture & Home Living Trade Shows in China
Home, office, hotel and custom furniture — for importers and hospitality projects.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIFF — China Int'l Furniture Fair ★ | Guangzhou · Shanghai | MAR · SEP | Furniture · home living |
| China (Foshan) Int'l Home Expo | Foshan | MAR | Furniture · home · custom |
| Maison Shanghai / Home Living | Shanghai | SEP | Home decor · lifestyle |
| More furniture shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Medical & Healthcare Trade Shows in China
Medical devices, equipment, pharma ingredients and health products.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMEF — China Int'l Medical Equipment Fair ★ | Shanghai / rotating | APR · OCT | Medical devices · equipment |
| API China | rotating | SPRING | Pharma ingredients |
| Medtec China | Shanghai | SEP | Medical device design & mfg |
| More medical shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
AI & Robotics Trade Shows in China
Artificial intelligence, humanoid and industrial robots, automation.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAIC — World AI Conference ★ | Shanghai | JUL | AI · large models · robotics |
| WRC — World Robot Conference ★ | Beijing | AUG | Humanoid & AI robots |
| CIIF Robot Show (within CIIF) | Shanghai | SEP | Industrial robots · automation |
| More AI & robotics shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
New Energy Trade Shows in China
Solar, batteries, energy storage and new-energy vehicles.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNEC PV Power Expo ★ | Shanghai | JUN | Solar PV · energy storage |
| CIBF — Battery Fair | Shenzhen / Chongqing | SPRING | Batteries · materials |
| World New Energy Vehicle Congress | rotating | VARIES | NEV · clean mobility |
| More new-energy shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Textiles, Fashion & Apparel Trade Shows in China
Fabrics, yarn, garments and fashion sourcing.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intertextile Shanghai ★ | Shanghai | MAR · SEP | Apparel fabrics · accessories |
| Yarn Expo | Shanghai | MAR · SEP | Yarn · fiber |
| CHIC — China Int'l Fashion Fair | Shanghai | MAR | Apparel · fashion brands |
| More textile shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Food & Beverage Trade Shows in China
Food, drink, ingredients and hospitality supply.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIAL China ★ | Shanghai | MAY | Food & beverage · import |
| FHC China | Shanghai | NOV | Hospitality · food service |
| Bakery China | Shanghai | MAY | Bakery · ingredients · equipment |
| More food & beverage shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Beauty & Personal Care Trade Shows in China
Cosmetics, skincare, personal care and beauty ingredients.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Beauty Expo (CBE) ★ | Shanghai | MAY | Cosmetics · skincare · beauty |
| PCHi — Personal & Home Care Ingredients | Guangzhou / Shenzhen | FEB / MAR | Beauty & care ingredients |
| More beauty shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Logistics & Supply Chain Trade Shows in China
Intralogistics, warehousing, transport and supply-chain technology.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeMAT Asia ★ | Shanghai | OCT / NOV | Intralogistics · warehousing |
| transport logistic China | Shanghai | JUN (biennial) | Freight · logistics · supply chain |
| More logistics shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Agriculture & Agritech Trade Shows in China
Agricultural machinery, livestock, and agri-technology.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAME — China Int'l Agricultural Machinery Exhibition ★ | rotating | OCT | Agricultural machinery |
| VIV China | Beijing / Qingdao | VARIES | Livestock · animal husbandry |
| More agriculture shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
Services & Digital Solutions Trade Shows in China
Digital economy, cloud, internet, and services trade.
| Show | City | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIFTIS — China Int'l Fair for Trade in Services ★ | Beijing | SEP | Services · digital · culture |
| Apsara Conference (Yunqi) | Hangzhou | SEP | Cloud · AI · digital economy |
| World Internet Conference | Wuzhen | NOV | Internet · digital governance |
| More services & digital shows added regularly — ask us for the full list | |||
China trade shows by exhibition city
China's exhibitions cluster in a handful of major cities. Each has its own strengths — tap a city to see what it's known for and plan your route. More cities and venues added over time.
Shanghai 上海
CIIE · Auto Shanghai · WAIC · CIIF · SIAL · SEMICON. China's #1 expo city (NECC).
Guangzhou 广州
Canton Fair · CIFF · Auto Guangzhou. The trade & sourcing capital.
Beijing 北京
Auto China · WRC · CIFTIS · CIMT. Capital-level shows in AI, autos, services.
Shenzhen 深圳
Electronics · CIBF · ELEXCON · SIMM. Tech, hardware & battery shows.
Hangzhou 杭州
Apsara Conference · digital-economy events. E-commerce & cloud.
Dongguan 东莞
DMP Industrial Expo · furniture. The world's factory.
Foshan 佛山
Ceramics Fair · Home Expo. Appliances, ceramics & furniture.
Yiwu 义乌
Yiwu Fair · year-round trade city. Small commodities.
More cities
Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Xiamen and more — ask us for shows in any city.
China trade show calendar 2026
A flagship-show calendar for the year. Exact dates shift annually — tell us your target show and we'll confirm current 2026 dates and secure your registration.
| Month | Show | City | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEB / MAR | PCHi — Personal & Home Care Ingredients | Guangzhou / Shenzhen | Beauty & care ingredients |
| MAR | SEMICON China · electronica China | Shanghai | Semiconductors · Electronics |
| MAR | CIFF — China Int'l Furniture Fair ★ | Guangzhou | Furniture · Home |
| MAR | Intertextile · CHIC — Fashion | Shanghai | Textiles · Apparel |
| APR | Canton Fair — Spring ★ | Guangzhou | All categories |
| APR | Auto Shanghai / Auto China ★ | Shanghai · Beijing | Automotive · NEV |
| APR | CMEF — Medical Equipment · Foshan Ceramics | Shanghai · Foshan | Medical · Building materials |
| MAY | SIAL China · China Beauty Expo · Domotex | Shanghai | Food · Beauty · Flooring |
| JUN | SNEC PV Power Expo ★ | Shanghai | Solar · New energy |
| JUL | WAIC — World AI Conference ★ | Shanghai | AI · Robotics |
| AUG | WRC — World Robot Conference ★ | Beijing | Robotics |
| SEP | CIIF · CIFTIS · Apsara · CIFF Shanghai ★ | Shanghai · Beijing · Hangzhou | Industry · Services · Furniture |
| OCT | Canton Fair — Autumn · Yiwu Fair · CeMAT ★ | Guangzhou · Yiwu · Shanghai | All · Consumer · Logistics |
| NOV | CIIE — Import Expo · Auto Guangzhou · FHC ★ | Shanghai · Guangzhou | Import · Auto · Food |
| NOV / DEC | bauma China · PTC Asia · ELEXCON · DMP | Shanghai · Shenzhen · Dongguan | Machinery · Electronics · Industrial |
★ = flagship. A curated selection — China runs many more shows across all 16 categories. Dates are indicative and change annually; we verify current dates before you book.
Attend, source, or exhibit — with a team on the ground
Whether you fly in for the show or can't make it to China at all, we cover both sides of the hall — plus everything around it.
For Buyers 代买家逛展
Attend yourself, or have us walk the show for you.
- Product selection — flagging the right suppliers and products for your needs
- On-site photography of booths, products and samples
- Sample collection from the show floor
- A full written supplier report so you can evaluate every candidate
- Business matching & on-site meetings with shortlisted suppliers
For Exhibitors 代参展商
Showing at a China fair and need local hands.
- Booth staffing — a professional presence on your stand
- Visitor reception and hosting
- Collecting business cards and qualifying leads
- China exhibition planning & stand coordination
- Follow-up support after the show
From "which show?" to a report in your inbox
Tell us your industry
Share your industry, company and what you're sourcing. We recommend the right show(s) and confirm current dates.
Plan the trip
Registration & invitation letters, an experienced industry interpreter, hotels, private car and a day-by-day itinerary.
Work the floor
Attend together, or we walk it for you — selecting products, shooting video of every booth, collecting samples.
Get the report & verify
A complete supplier report so you can shortlist — then pair it with a factory visit to confirm the winners.
The Greek client who stopped flying in
We have a client from Greece who supplies shopping malls — building materials, plus small kitchen appliances, a very wide range of products. He came to us to help him attend China's ceramics and appliance shows.
We organized everything into a document and handed him the information. He's now worked with us for three years.
Every Shanghai and Shenzhen show, he has us go find new products for him. He used to bring his whole team to China. Now he doesn't need to come for exhibitions at all — he only visits China twice a year, for the Canton Fair.
Why do clients trust us to walk a show for them? Because we stay on live video with you the whole time, and film a video at every single booth.
China trade shows — questions buyers ask
QWhat are the biggest trade shows in China?
The largest and most international include the Canton Fair (Guangzhou), CIIE — China Int'l Import Expo (Shanghai), Auto Shanghai / Auto China, WAIC, CIIF, SEMICON China and the Yiwu Fair. Beyond these, every one of the 16 industries has its own flagship show — see the "by industry" section above.
QBesides the Canton Fair, which shows are most worth coming to China for?
All 16 categories have a matching show every year. Just tell us your industry and a little about your company, and we'll recommend the shows that fit you best.
QIs there a China trade show calendar for 2026?
Yes — see the "by month" calendar above for the flagship shows across the year. Exact dates shift annually, so we confirm current 2026 dates and handle your registration once you pick a show.
QWhat's the most common mistake buyers make at a show?
After attending, they still don't know how to choose and judge suppliers. We provide a complete report on the suppliers you saw, so you can evaluate each one thoroughly.
QCan you attend a China trade show on my behalf if I can't come?
Yes. We stay on live video with you the entire time and film a video at every booth, so you see the real show floor as if you were there — then we deliver samples and a written report.
QDo you provide interpreters and registration for China trade fairs?
Yes — experienced industry interpreters (including Canton Fair interpreters), fair registration and invitation-letter help, private car, hotels near the venue, and full itinerary planning.
QHow do a trade show and a factory visit fit together?
The best way to verify a supplier you meet at a show is to go to the factory in person. We pair your show days with nearby factory visits, so a lead becomes a confirmed, audited supplier on the same China business trip.
QWho is this service for?
Overseas importers, brands, wholesalers and procurement managers who want the right China shows found, attended and reported on — and exhibitors who need a professional local team on their stand.
Turn a show into a supply chain
Canton Fair Tour
Registration, interpreter, factory visits and buyer services for the Canton Fair.
China Factory Tours
Deep industry factory tours and company visits — verify suppliers in person.
China Sourcing
Find reliable suppliers and manufacturers, from need to negotiation.
Supplier Verification
Factory audits and verification — 24-hour on-site help and 48-hour reports.
Which China trade show is right for you?
Tell us your industry and what you want to source — we'll recommend the show, confirm the 2026 dates, and turn it into results.
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