Shanghai is famous for having the busiest container port in the world in terms of container traffic. It is also the site of some of the largest trade fairs. Below, we have selected trade fairs in Shanghai 2025 that are worth visiting.
The best trade fairs in Shanghai 2025
SIOF – China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair 2025
- Industry: optical
- Date: February 20-22, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre
- Website: siof.cn/eng/main.php
The China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair houses 700 exhibitors from the optical industry who present products such as glasses, lenses, eye examination equipment, care products, and more.
Spinexpo Shanghai 2025
- Industry: textiles
- Date: February 25-27, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: spinexpo.com/shanghai
Spinexpo is the leading trade exhibition dedicated to innovations in yarns, fibers and knitwear. The exhibition at Spinexpo is diverse, from couture to sportswear and homeware.
APP EXPO – Shanghai International Advertising & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition 2025
- Industry: advertising
- Date: March 4-7, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center
- Website: apppexpo.com
SHANGHAI APPPEXPO is the world’s leading trade fair for advertising, printing, packaging, and related industrial chains. Visitors can see the latest products and technologies in digital textile printing, industrial inkjet printing, printing and packaging, digital printing equipment, digital signs and marking, LED, engraving machines, etc.
Trade fairs in Shanghai 2025 – China (Shanghai) International Swimming Pool Facility, Swimming Equipment and SPA Expo
- Industry: swimming pool equipment, spa equipment
- Date: March 6-8, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: cseshanghai.com/en
CSE SHANGHAI is an exhibition focused on swimming pools, spas, swimming equipment, and water sports products. A section of the fair is also dedicated to teaching the youngest to swim.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2025
- Industry: textiles
- Date: March 11-13, 2025
- Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center
- Website: intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en.html
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is probably the largest textile fair in China. In the previous edition, around 3,000 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions presented their products and services to 90,000 visitors from 116 countries and regions in seven halls (over 190,000 m2 of exhibition space).
Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Expo 2025
- Industry: hospitality
- Date: March 20 – April 2, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: hdeexpo.com/en
Hotel & Shop Plus, China’s leading hotel and commercial space trade fair, is a comprehensive platform that brings together more than 2,100 exhibitors showcasing a wealth of products, from the bathroom, swimming pool, and sauna to wall and floor covering, exterior design, interior design, smart hotel, decorative lighting, intelligent control systems, room amenities, hotel supplies, textiles and hotel uniforms, and commercial design. The number of visitors is 130,000.
China International Medical Equipment Fair CMEF 2025
- Industry: medical
- Date: April 8-11, 2025
- Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center
- Website: cmef.com.cn
CMEF (China International Medical Equipment Fair) is one of the world’s largest platforms for medical and healthcare technologies and solutions across the healthcare industry chain. The fair will attract about 5,000 exhibitors and 310,000 visitors.
Trade fairs in Shanghai 2025 – China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition 2025
- Industry: food
- Date: April 17-19, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center
- Website: cfaa.cn
Food Ingredients China (referred to as FIC), first opened in 1997, has gained wide recognition in the industry at home and abroad. It is now Asia’s largest professional trade fair in the food additives and ingredients industry.
China Beauty Expo (CBE) 2025
- Industry: beauty
- Date: May 12-14, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre
- Website: chinabeautyexpo.com
The Shanghai edition of the China Beauty Expo is the leading international B2B platform for all sectors of the beauty industry. It is an award-winning trade show with over 3,200 exhibitors and 510,000 visitors.
PROPAK CHINA International Food Processing and Packaging Technology Exhibition 2025
- Industry: packaging
- Date: June 24-26, 2025
- Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai
- Website: propakchina.com/en
ProPak China 2025 is China’s most important trade fair for the processing and packaging industry. It offers solutions for food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processing and packaging.
ISPO International Tradeshow for Sports, Fashion and Lifestyle Brands Shanghai 2025
- Industry: sports equipment
- Date: July 4-6, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: ispo.com/en
The International Tradeshow for Sports, Fashion and Lifestyle Brands is one of the largest trade fairs dedicated to sports equipment in various disciplines. At the summer ISPO trade fair, you will be able to discover the latest trends in the segments: outdoor sports, camping, urban sports, water sports, rock climbing, textiles, and technology.
Trade fairs in Shanghai 2025 – CBME CHINA Shanghai International Children Baby and Maternity Products Industry Expo 2025
- Industry: baby & maternity
- Date: July 16-18, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center
- Website: cbmexpo.com
CBME CHINA brings together exhibitors and international visitors interested in products in categories such as pregnancy and baby care products; toys, educational products, souvenirs; strollers, car seats, and furniture; clothing, and accessories for children, babies, and teenagers; food, health care products and snacks.
PET FAIR ASIA 2025
- Industry: pet
- Date: August 20-24, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: en.petfairasia.com
Pet Fair Asia takes place in 17 halls, gathering over 2,500 exhibitors from China and all over the world. If you are in the pet industry, join 100,000 visitors and get inspired!
Trade fairs in Shanghai 2025 – China Ice Show (ALLFOOD Expo)
- Industry: food
- Date: September 27-29, 2025
- Venue: Hongqao National Exhibition & Convention Center
- Website: allfoodex.com/en
China Ice Show promotes China’s ice cream industry, frozen and refrigerated food, and more. It is estimated that 1,200 exhibitors and 120,000 visitors will attend the show.
China Toy Expo 2025
- Industry: toys, gifts
- Date: October 15-17, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Website: china-toy-expo.com
China Toy Expo is one of the best trade fairs for toys, gifts, festive goods, and games. Over 2,500 exhibitors will be waiting for 100,000 visitors!
Music China 2025 – International Exhibition for Musical Instruments and Services
- Industry: music
- Date: October 22-25, 2025
- Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
- Website: music-china.hk.messefrankfurt.com
At Music China 2025, manufacturers from around the world present a full range of products for making music, from classical instruments, acoustic and electric guitars and basses, brass and woodwinds, percussion and keyboard instruments, to electronic equipment and software. The trade fair is accompanied by a series of events focused on promoting music.
Getting a business visa to China
Citizens of most nations must obtain a visa to enter China. A business visa is required whether you are an exhibitor or a guest at a trade show in China. The organizer of the event can provide you with the necessary invitation letter. A health code is no longer required to enter China.