Import exhibition in Shanghai 2025

From 5 to 10 November 2025 in Shanghai will be held China International Import Expo (CIIE) It is the largest platform for foreign companies seeking to enter the Chinese market.

Founded in 2018 at the initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, CIIE has grown into a global business in seven years. The main world event in the field of international trade and importsIt brings together manufacturers, investors, trade agencies and innovative companies from all over the world.

Scope and significance of the exhibition

The exhibition is held under patronage Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Shanghai People's Governmentsupported World Trade Organization (WTO). United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

In 2025, the CIIE promises to become biggest event in history:

• Exposition area more 330,000 m2
• 60 national delegations
• More than 400 companiesincluding 80 corporations on the Fortune Global 500 list
• More than 50 countries will present their pavilions
• Guests of Honor 2025 - Sweden and United Arab Emirates.
  for the first time Kyrgyzstan

Official website of the exhibition: https://www.ciie.org/

CIIE mission: from imports to global cooperation

CIIE -- The world’s first exhibition dedicated exclusively to importsNot exports.
Her goal is open-market To demonstrate China’s readiness for mutual trade and to stimulate the exchange of technology, services and investment.

The main idea of the forum, formulated by Xi Jinping:

An open China will bring more opportunities to the world.

The exhibition became China’s Opening-Up Policy (China’s Opening-Up Policy) programs to expand international cooperation and stimulate the import of quality products.

Who will be interested in the exhibition?

CIIE is not just an exhibition. business platformIt combines industry, innovation and investment.
It will be particularly useful for the following categories of participants:

• Manufacturers of consumer goods and equipment The opportunity to present the brand in the market of 1.4 billion consumers.
• Foodtech and agribusinesses promotion of national products, drinks, ingredients.
• Medical and pharmaceutical companies Search for distributors and investors.
• Automakers and Intelligent Mobility Companies Demonstration of the latest models and technologies.
• IT companies, startups and developers of smart solutions Participation in innovative incubation.
• Investors and trade associations Search for partners and projects.
• National and regional export development agencies Promotion of national brands.

Key industry areas of the exhibition

In 2025, CIIE will cover seven thematic areasEach of them has its own pavilion and business program.

Consumer goods

• FMCG products, fashion, cosmetics, household appliances, luxury goods.
• Emphasis on premium brands and sustainable.
• New formats: smart houses, eco-friendly packaging, design solutions.

Food and agriculture

• Organic products, drinks, meat, seafood, dairy products.
• National cuisines and regional brands.
• Separate zones. Wine & Spirits Pavilion and Halal Food Area.
• China is actively opening up the market for food imports, especially from Europe, Russia, Latin America and Africa.

Cars and Intelligent Mobility

• Cars and commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, drones, low-altitude mobility solutions.
• Technology demonstrations AI pilotingCharging stations, parking systems.
• On the stands are the leading manufacturers: BYD, Tesla, BMW, NIO, XPeng, etc.

Industrial technologies

• Mechanical engineering, industrial automation, electrical equipment, new materials.
• Participation of leading companies from Germany, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland.
• Particular attention is paid to green technology n and industrial digitalization.

Health and biosciences

• Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, laboratory equipment, biotechnology.
• Premieres of innovative drugs and diagnostic systems.
• Separate area for digitalization and telemedicine.
• At the stands are Philips, Siemens Healthineers, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Chinese biotech startups.

Trade in services

• Finance, logistics, consulting, education, tourism, e-commerce.
• The focus is cross-border e-commerce and Smart logistics solutions.
• Presentations of platforms WeChat Pay, Alipay, JD Logistics, Cainiao and international partners.

Innovative incubation

• More 500 startups from China, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia.
• Technologies in the field digitalization. artificial intelligence. ecotechnology.
• Zone Innovation Incubation Hub - a platform for pitches, venture meetings and accelerators.

Business programme and activities

In addition to the exhibition halls, the CIIE is accompanied by Hongqiao International Economic Forum (Hongqiao Forum) One of the largest platforms for dialogue between business and government.

In 2025, there will be:

• Panel sessions on Digital Trade, Sustainable Development and the Green Economy;
• Discussions Transforming Global Supply Chains;
• New product premieres, investor meetings, B2B contact exchanges
• Special zones for companies from developing countries and Africa, supported by the Ministry of Commerce of China.

How to participate

Registration for participants and visitors is open on the official website:
■ https://www.ciie.org/

Formats for participation:

• Exhibitor a company with its own stand;
• Visitor/buyer a business representative interested in procurement and partnerships;
• Online participation Virtual showcase or participation through the CIIE Cloud digital platform.

It is recommended to apply 3-4 months before the exhibitionThe quotas for foreign participants are quickly filled.

Venue and logistics

Place: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai
Dates: 5–10 November 2025
Address: 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai
Nearest airports: Hongqiao (15 km) and Pudong (60 km)
Logistics is available to deliver exhibits through the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo.

CIIE-2025 in Shanghai It is a global platform where we meet. Producers, Investors, Innovation and Policy.
For companies planning to develop in the Chinese market, participation in the exhibition One of the most effective promotional tools and partnerships.