Each year, companies’ representatives from all around the world visit China to participate in various tradeshows. Many of the biggest Asia and even world trade fairs are organized there. Taking part in them is beneficial for those who would like to expand their business or meet other participants and exhibitors; hence, we bring you a list of particularly important trade shows in China – winter 2024/2025.
What do you gain from participating in trade fairs?
Participating in trade shows can help you:
- find out about the newest trends
- make choices regarding products and services
- make connections with other participants.
Trade shows in China – December 2024
Automechanika Shanghai 2024
Date: 2nd-5th of December 2024
Place: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai
Website: automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com
Highlights:
- car care
- motorsport
- diagnostics and repair, modifications
- wheels and tires
- vehicle lighting
- electronics
- parts and components
- powertrain
- connectivity and autonomous driving.
How much is the Automechanika Shanghai 2024’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: RMB 18,000+
- visitors: free entrance.
Aquatech China 2024
Date: 11th-13th of December 2024
Place: Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai
Website: aquatechtrade.com/shanghai
Highlights:
- transport and storage
- engineering
- flood control
- process control and automation
- wastewater treatment
- water treatment.
How much is the Aquatech China 2024’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: USD 3,015+
- visitors: free entry.
Guangzhou Hotel Supplies Exhibition 2024
Date: 19th-21st of December 2024
Place: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Website: gzhoshow.com/en
Highlights:
- tableware
- kitchen and catering equipment
- cleaning equipment and supplies
- coffee, tea, wine, and beverage
- hotel furniture
- housekeeping supplies
- hotel uniform.
How much is the Guangzhou Hotel Supplies Exhibition 2024’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: USD 2,200+
- visitors: free entry.
Trade shows in China – January 2025
ISPO Beijing 2025
Date: 10th-12th of January 2025
Place: China National Convention Center, Beijing
Website: ispo.com/en/beijing
Highlights:
- camping
- sports and fitness
- winter sports
- cross border e-commerce.
How much is the ISPO Beijing’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: CNY 4,620+
- visitors: free entry.
Trade shows in China – February 2025
DPES Sign Expo China 2025
Date: 15th-17th of February 2025
Place: Poly World Trade Center, Guangzhou
Website: chinasignexpo.com/en
Highlights:
- digital engraving
- LED
- digital printing
- digital signing
- display equipment
- printing equipment
- light box.
How much is the DPES Sign Expo China 2025’s entry fee?
- visitors: free entry.
ISH China & CIHE 2025
Date: 20th-22nd of February 2025
Place: New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing
Website: ishc-cihe.hk.messefrankfurt.com/beijing/en.html
Highlights:
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
- integrated regulation system
- home comfort products and technology
- plumbing products and technology.
How much is the ISH China & CIHE’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: RMB 11,700+
- visitors: free entry.
China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair 2025
Date: 20th-22nd of February 2025
Place: Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai
Website: siof.cn/eng/main.php
Highlights:
- spectacle frames and accessories
- sunglasses
- contact lenses
- 3D glasses
- visual test equipment
- machinery and materials for making spectacle frames
- eyecare products
- cases
- instrument for optometry and ophthalmology
- ophthalmic products
- tools and equipment for optical workshop.
How much is the China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair’s entry fee?
- exhibitors: USD 4,740+
- visitors: free entry.
Trade shows in China – March 2025
East China Fair 2025
Date: 1st-4th of March 2025
Place: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai
Website: ecf.org.cn
Highlights:
- home products
- gifts
- textiles
- clothing.
How much is the East China Fair’s entry fee?
- visitors: free entry.
Is a visa to China required?
Depending on your passport, the requirements for entering China are different. Some EU citizens, for example, are permitted to stay there for a maximum of 15 days without a visa for business purposes. In different countries, the situation might be different; therefore, you are advised to check it before planning a trip.