China is the world’s largest manufacturer, meaning there are many suppliers from a wide range of industries there. How can an importer discover some of the best suppliers? A good solution is to participate in local trade fairs. We have compiled a “Trade fairs in China – spring 2024” list below.
Trade fairs in China – spring 2024
Why should importers participate in trade fairs? This is a great opportunity to see for yourself the quality of products offered by Chinese suppliers. If you find a local potential supplier, you can immediately verify the production process in the factory.
Below is a list of Chinese fairs from various industries in which you can participate in spring 2024, from March to June.
Trade fairs in China – spring 2024: March
Sino-Pack 2024
Date: March 4 – 6, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: chinasinopack.com/GPAC24/idx/eng/home
Sino-Pack is a significant business development platform in the packaging industry. It attracts over 120,000 visitors. Sino-Pack will showcase six theme zones:
- “Smart Packaging + Smart Logistics”
- “Food Packaging”
- “General Packaging”
- “Liquid Packaging”
- “Coding and Marking”
- “Packaging Materials and Products”
Yarn Expo Spring 2024
Date: March 6 – 8, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: yarn-expo-spring.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en.html
Yarn Expo is a leading sourcing platform in the yarn industry. Suppliers showcase their latest collection of cotton, wool, flax, and synthetic fibers yarns, as well as specialty products.
China International Building Decoration and Materials Expo 2024
Date: March 6 – 9, 2024
Location: Beijing
Website: build-decor.com/en
China International Building Decoration and Materials Expo brings together the best suppliers and manufacturers in the construction industry in China. The scope of the fair:
- Whole House Decoration & Customization
- Kitchen & Bath Appliances
- Smart Home
- Windows, Doors & Accessories
- Machinery
- Prefabricated House
China International Lighting Fair 2024
Date: March 18 – 21, 2024
Location: Guzhen (Zhongshan)
Website: en.jiagle.com/lighting-fair
China International Lighting Fair is a massive lighting fair organized in the “lighting capital” of China – Guzhen. This is where you can meet 3,300 exhibitors of products such as:
- Decorative Lighting
- Smart Home Lighting, Smart Appliances, Intelligent Lock, Smart Kitchens & Bathrooms
- Residential Lighting, Commercial Lighting
- LED Lighting & Technology, LED Display
- Outdoor Lighting
- Germicidal Lamps, Educational Lighting, Health Lighting, Cultural Tourism Lighting
- Electrical and Electronic Products
- Machinery & Equipment
- Lighting Accessories & Components, Hardware Doors and Windows
- Home Furnishing
China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition 2024
Date: March 13 – 15, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: cacshow.com/web
CAC houses over 1,500 exhibitors from 25 countries and areas, being one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for the agrochemical sector.
China Xiamen International Stone Fair 2024
Date: March 16 – 19, 2024
Location: Xiamen
Website: stonefair.org.cn/?lang=en
If you want to source stone from China, you should attend the fair in Xiamen, one of the country’s largest stone production regions. Aside from raw materials suppliers, you can also meet suppliers of stone products or semi-finished products, machinery, tools, and accessories.
China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) 2024
Date: March 18 – 31, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: ciff.furniture
CIFF is one of the leading furniture fairs around the world. This fair is divided into two phases:
- Phase I (March 18-21) focuses on home furniture, apartment equipment, etc.
- Phase II (March 28-31) focuses on commercial and office space furnishings.
China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition 2024
Date: March 20 – 22, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: cfaa.cn
China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition is an important trade fair in the food additives and ingredients industry, covering its 23 aspects including new food and ingredients, packaging, and machinery.
interzum guangzhou 2024
Date: March 28 – 31, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: interzum-guangzhou.com
interzum guangzhou is the most comprehensive machinery trade fair focused on woodworking, upholstery, furniture and interior design in Asia.
Hotelex Shanghai 2024
Date: March 29 – 30, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: hotelex.cn/en/shanghai
HOTELEX Shanghai houses 3,000 exhibitors presenting the best products, such as:
- Coffee & Tea
- Catering Equipment and Supplies
- Baking Equipment and Raw Materials
- Food & Catering Packaging
- Catering Design and Accessory
- Ice Cream Equipment and Materials
- Franchisees And Catering Investment
- Tableware
- Food
- Agricultural Product
- Beverage And Alcoholic Drinks
Trade fairs in China – spring 2024: April
Shenzhen International Toy & Education Fair 2024
Date: April 8 – 10, 2024
Location: Shenzhen
Website: shenzhen-international-stroller-mother-and-baby-product-fair.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html
If you are in the toy industry, you cannot miss one of the leading toy fairs, the Shenzhen International Toy & Education Fair. This will be the 15th edition of this massive industry fair.
SinoCorrugated 2024
Date: April 10 – 12, 2024
Location: Shenzhen
Website: sino-corrugated.com/en-gb/globalcorrugated.html
SinoCorrugated is a trade fair for companies in the packaging industry. Every year, they attract approximately 1,200 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors. The fair scope includes:
- Paper Board /Converting Consumables
- Corrugating and Ancillary Equipment
- Conveyor Systems & Material Handling Systems
- Corrugated Base Papers
- Honeycomb /Pulp Molding Equipment
- Software/Automation
- Plant Facility Equipment
Canton Fair 2024
Date: April 15 – May 5, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: cantonfair.org.cn/en-US
The Canton Fair is the oldest and largest trade fair event in China. The expected number of exhibitors is 25,000, and the number of visitors is 200,000.
The Canton Fair takes place divided into three consecutive phases:
- April 15 – 19: machinery, lighting, electronics, tools
- April 23 – 27: gifts, decorative articles, bathroom equipment, consumer goods, building materials
- May 1 – 5: toys, food, footwear, textiles, mother and baby products, animal toys & food, medical devices.
International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair 2024
Date: April 25 – 28, 2024
Location: Shenzhen
Website: apr.chinagiftsfair.com
International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair 2024 will be the 32nd edition of the fair. It is the largest trade fair event for businesses in the gifts and home furnishings industry. The number of visitors is over 250,000 every year.
Trade fairs in China – spring 2024: May
China International Bicycle Fair 2024
Date: May 5 – 8, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: e-chinacycle.com/en
CHINA CYCLE is a meeting spot for all international and local market leaders and buyers in the bicycle industry. The scope of the fair includes all things bicycles, from components to production machines and more.
Expo Food Guangzhou 2024
Date: May 10 – 12, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: fggle.com
Expo Food Guangzhou is an influential trade fair event in the food industry in southern China. 200,000 guests will see an exhibition of 1,500 exhibitors presenting food products: alcoholic beverages, organic food, and much more.
Asia Amusement & Attraction Expo 2024
Date: May 10 – 12, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: aaaexpos.com/index.php?lang=en
Asia Amusement & Attraction Expo attracts approximately 200,000 visitors every year who want to learn about trends in the tourism and entertainment industry and the products & services of over 6,000 exhibitors.
China Beauty Expo and Supply World 2024
Date: May 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: chinabeautyexpo.com/en/homepage.html
China Beauty Expo is a popular trade event gathering brands in:
- Personal Care
- Makeup & Fragrances
- Beauty
- Health & Wellness Brands
- Nail & Eyelash
- Related Services.
Trade fairs in China – spring 2024: June
China Stationery Fair 2024
Date: May 13 – June 15, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: chinastationeryfair.com/en
China Stationery Fair is an event that has been organized since 1953. It is the leading trade fair for stationery and office supplies. Every year, the fair attracts approximately 50,000 visitors looking for inspiration and suppliers of office and stationery products, teaching aids, and similar products.
Kitchen & Bath China 2024
Date: June 14 – 17, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: kitchenbathchina.co
Kitchen & Bath China is probably the best trade fair in China about kitchen and bathroom equipment, heating, water and sanitary systems, etc. The number of exhibitors is over 5,500, occupying a total of 17 pavilions.
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2024
Date: June 9 – 12, 2024
Location: Guangzhou
Website: guangzhou-international-lighting-exhibition.hk.messefrankfurt.com/guangzhou/en.html
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) is the leading trade fair in the lighting industry, with approximately 2,500 companies exhibiting in the following zones:
- Light + Lifestyle
- Light + Experience
- Light + Art
- Light + Smart City
- Light + Health
- Light + Artificial Intelligence of Things
- Light + Low Emissions
- Light + Smart Agriculture.
CPhI China 2024
Date: June 19 – 21, 2024
Location: Shanghai
Website: cphi.com/china/en/home.html
CPHI China is Asia’s most important pharma event, connecting suppliers and buyers from the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. During the fair, you can learn about trends in the following:
- Automation And Informatization
- Pharma Logistics
- Packaging & Drug Delivery
- Clean Technology and Environmental Protection
- Pharma Machinery
- Laboratory Equipment.
Check out the list of trade shows in China in 2024.
Do I need a business visa to attend a trade show in China?
In most cases, you will need a visa to enter China, depending on your nationality. You can get a business visa to China under the condition that you submit the application with the business visa invitation. You can get it from the event’s organizer. In terms of restrictions, a health code is no longer required to enter China.