Trade fairs in China – fall 2023

China is often called the ‘factory of the world.’ Many manufacturers exhibit at Chinese trade fairs to establish relations with international importers. If you want to source Chinese products, consider attending trade fairs in China (many suppliers are not available on B2B platforms!). In this article, we present the list of “Trade fairs in China – fall 2023”.

Trade fairs in China – fall 2023 

Attending trade fairs is full of benefits. You can expand your business network, learn more about the industry and trends, and test products. In addition, a trip to the trade show can be combined with visits to factories in proximity since traveling in China is time-consuming.

Below we have compiled some of the largest fairs organized in the fall season in China in 2023.

Trade fairs in China – September 2023

Texcare Asia & China Laundry Expo

Texcare Asia & China Laundry Expo is an international trade show dedicated to the laundry, skincare, cleaning technology, and equipment industries. One of the organizers is Messe Frankfurt. The expected number of exhibitors is 300, and the trade show will attract about 20,000 buyers.

China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show (CISMA)

CISMA (China Int’l Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show) is the world’s largest professional sewing machine trade show. Every two years, hundreds of exhibitors showcase sewing machines, spare parts, and accessories, as well as other products covering the entire clothing production process. The estimated number of participants is over 30,000.

Beijing International Medical Equipment Exhibition

Beijing International Medical Equipment Exhibition is a one-stop trade show showcasing medical electrical equipment, medical imaging equipment, rehabilitation equipment, medical supplies, and other medical products. The number of exhibitors is 600 (from over 20 countries), and the number of visitors is approx. 30,000.

Trade fairs in China fall 2023 BIMEE
Source: china-medfair.com/beijing/En/MediaCenter/36.html

Trade fairs in China – October 2023

China International Fire Protection Equipment Technology Conference & Exposition

China Fire is China’s most influential and largest international fire protection exhibition. Hundreds of exhibitors showcase fire trucks, rescue equipment, personal protective equipment for firefighters, and fire protection products for buildings. The fair attracts 40,000 visitors.

C-Touch & Display Shenzhen

C-Touch & Display is one of the many trade fairs taking place in Shenzhen, November 10-13. More than 500 brands and exhibitors will gather at the fairgrounds to showcase the latest manufacturing processes for semiconductors, displays, and touch surfaces, as well as other products in the consumer electronics industry. 40,000 participants are expected to attend. 

Music China

Music China is Asia’s largest trade show for the music industry, offering a wide range of musical instruments and accessories, from traditional Chinese instruments to Western musical instruments and educational materials. The co-organizer of the fair is Messe Frankfurt. More than 1,000 exhibitors showcase their products and solutions. There will be about 80,000 buyers on site.

DenTech China

DenTech China, or China International Exhibition & Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology & Products, is the leading professional event for the dental technology industry in China. 2,000 booths will showcase various new dental products such as implants, invisible orthodontics, dental supplies, instruments, digital solutions, and more. The number of participants is 100,000.

Canton Fair fall session

Canton Fair is the longest-running and largest trade fair in China, divided into three phases. The fair is visited by 200,000 attendees twice a year. 25,000 exhibitors showcase products in the following industries:

  • October 15-19: electronics and household appliances, lighting, vehicles, machinery, construction, and chemical products
  • October 23-27: consumer goods, ceramics, home decor, gifts, toys
  • October 31-November 5: textiles, clothing, medical products, leisure items, food

Location: Guangzhou

Website: cantonfair.org.cn/en-US

China Toy Expo

China Toy Expo is the largest business-to-business toy fair in Asia. The trade event connects 2,500 exhibitors presenting innovative products with 100,000 buyers in the toy industry.

Ningbo International Fashion Festival 

Ningbo International Fashion Festival (IF FAIR) is a trade event dedicated to fashion, beauty, and textiles. It is a great trade platform that connects professionals from the industry. About 80,000 people will attend and visit several hundred stands.

  • Date: October 19 – 22, 2023
  • Location: Ningbo
  • Website: iffair.cn

International Gifts and Household Products Exhibition

International Gifts and Household Products Exhibition is a popular large-scale event in the gift and household items industry in China and Asia. The exhibition includes:

  • food
  • gifts and premiums
  • kitchenware and tableware
  • household and outdoor items
  • smart home devices
  • and a lot more.

Previous editions attracted 200,000 participants and 4,000 exhibitors.

China Yiwu International Commodities Fair

China Yiwu International Commodities Fair is one of the largest and most influential trade shows in China. About 2,600 exhibitors will showcase a wide range of products, including cosmetics and skin care products, electronic devices, handicrafts, crystal products, office supplies, clothing, footwear and fashion accessories. The number of participants is estimated at 60,000.

CeMAT ASIA

CeMAT ASIA is one of many fairs organized in Shanghai on October 24-27, 2023. Its scope is warehouse solutions, logistics services, cranes, forklifts and accessories, pallets, robotics, AGVs, and more. Hundreds of exhibitors showcase their products and solutions. The estimated number of participants is 100,000.

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE)

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo is the world’s largest event in the seafood industry. Seafood processing companies, aquaculture producers, and fishing fleet operators will exhibit at the CFSE, with a total of 1,500 exhibitors. There will be about 30,000 participants.

CFSE 2023
Source: chinaseafoodexpo.com/gallery

Trade fairs in China – November 2023

All In Print China

China International Exhibition for All Printing Technology & Equipment (All in Print China) is one of the most influential exhibitions in China’s printing industry. A thousand suppliers showcase:

  • presses and printing devices
  • innovative technologies, services, and software
  • components and infrastructure
  • consumables
  • ink, paper
  • and more.

The estimated number of participants is 100,000.

Chinese Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition

20,000 visitors will come to Wuxi to see the offers of several hundred suppliers in the photovoltaic, wind energy, geothermal energy, and electric vehicles sectors.

  • Date: November 2 – 4, 2023
  • Location: Wuxi
  • Website: crecexpo.com

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is one of the most important annual trade shows in the textile and apparel industry. The trade fair is co-hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The number of participants is around 20,000. Around 1,000 suppliers will be on site.

ProWine China

ProWine China is the leading wine trade fair in China. Several hundred suppliers will showcase alcohol products and solutions for gastronomy and hotels. There will be about 15,000 visitors.

China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM)

China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market is the only such B2B event in China focusing on promoting the tourism industry. 500 exhibitors showcase their products and solutions. The estimated number of participants is 5,000.

  • Date: November 15 – 17, 2023
  • Location: Beijing
  • Website: cottm.com

EP Shanghai

As the name suggests, the Shanghai International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology focuses on electricity-powered equipment and machinery. EP Shanghai 2023 expects a total of 1,500 exhibitors from around the world and 40,000 attendees.

ITMA Asia & CITME

ITMA Asia & CITME is Asia’s leading business platform for professionals in the textile machinery industry. On the exhibition area of 160,000 sq. m, over 1,000 exhibitors will showcase their products and solutions. There will be about 100,000 visitors. 

  • Date: November 19 – 24, 2023
  • Location: Shanghai
  • Website: itmaasia.com

Shanghai World of Packaging 

swop processing & packaging serves the industry chain of processing and packaging of food, beverages, medical devices, cosmetics, consumer goods, industrial products, etc. Previous editions attracted over 700 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors.

Trade fairs in China fall 2023 SWOP
Source: swop-online.com/gallery/lists.html?cid=58

ShanghaiTex 

ShanghaiTex is one of Asia’s top international textile and fashion exhibitions. The trade show is held every two years. 1,200 exhibitors will showcase textiles, dyes, textile processing machinery, digital solutions, and more. The expected number of participants is 65,000.

  • Date: November 22 – 25, 2023
  • Location: Shanghai
  • Website: shanghaitex.cn

Trade fairs in China – December 2023

Automechanika Shanghai

Automechanika Shanghai is one of the world’s most influential trade fairs in the automotive industry. The co-organizer is Messe Frankfurt. 3,300 suppliers will showcase, and over 50,000 visitors will attend.

Marintec China

Marintec China is held every two years. This fair is the gateway to the Asian maritime market. About 2,000 exhibitors in the shipbuilding industry and not only offer products and services to up to 70,000 visitors.

LPS Shanghai

LPS Shanghai is all about luxury – private islands, ski resorts, wineries, golf courses, seafront villas, etc. This real estate fair attracts over 6,000 attendees. The number of exhibitors is approx. 500.

Guangzhou Hotel Supplies Exhibition

Guangzhou Hotel Supplies Exhibition is divided into eight themes:

  • office supplies
  • cleaning items
  • articles for the hotel lobby
  • kitchenware
  • food and drinks
  • equipment of guest rooms
  • hotel furniture
  • smart hotel products.

More than 4,500 high-class exhibitors from around the world will showcase products and solutions. The trade show is expected to gather 400,000 participants.

China International Nail Expo (CINEB)

Over 150 brands will showcase, and about 7,500 visitors will attend. The scope is nail and eyelash care products, nail art products, nail polishes and gels, nail care products, eyelash extension products, packaging and tools, and nail and eyelash training centers.

Before you go to China

From January 8, 2023, people arriving in China must take a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours before boarding. To attend trade fairs in China, do not forget to apply for a business visa in advance.