China hosts the world's largest calendar of trade fairs and industrial exhibitions. From the twice-yearly Canton Fair in Guangzhou — held every spring and autumn — to specialist shows like Automechanika Shanghai, SNEC solar, CMEF medical and Bauma China, these events are where global buyers meet manufacturers face to face. The calendar above lists the key exhibitions in China by date, city and industry, so you can plan sourcing trips around the fairs that matter to your sector.
When is the Canton Fair 2026?
The Canton Fair runs twice a year in Guangzhou — a spring session (typically April–May) and an autumn session (typically October–November), each split into three phases by product category. Check the calendar above for the exact confirmed dates.
Which industrial fairs in China happen in autumn?
Autumn is the busiest season for industrial fairs in China. The autumn Canton Fair, Automechanika Shanghai and many machinery, electronics and equipment shows cluster between September and November. Filter the calendar by date and industry to see the autumn fairs in your sector.
What are the biggest trade shows in China?
The Canton Fair is the largest by exhibitor volume, followed by industry-specific giants such as Automechanika Shanghai (automotive), SNEC (solar/PV), CMEF (medical) and Bauma China (construction machinery).
How do I plan a trip around China exhibitions?
Save the exhibitions you want to attend, then use the free Trip Organizer to build a day-by-day itinerary with automatic travel legs between cities.
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SEP 2026
China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT)
8 Sept 2026 – 11 Sept 2026Xiamen, Fujian
China's flagship international investment fair. The 26th session of CIFIT runs 8–11 September 2026 — for the first time at the new Xiamen International Expo Center. The exhibition space grows to 200,000 m². CIFIT brings together China's regions, international investors and companies around three directions: “Invest in China”, “China Investment” and “Global Investment”. The focus is on investment projects, partner search, regional presentations and business talks — not classic goods sourcing.
China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS)
9 Sept 2026 – 13 Sept 2026Beijing, Beijing
The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS 2026) will be held on 9–13 September 2026 at Shougang Park (首钢园, Shougang Park) in Beijing. The programme includes exhibitions, business negotiations, presentations and other side events. The Global Trade in Services Summit and a series of forums on the development of trade in services will run in parallel.
CIOE – China International Optoelectronic Exposition – one of the world's largest optoelectronics trade fairs, covering the full industry chain from components and materials to equipment and finished solutions. Exhibits span optical communications, precision optics, laser technology and smart manufacturing, infrared and UV technologies, smart sensors, displays, AR/VR, cameras and photonics. In 2026 CIOE runs alongside IICIE (integrated circuits & semiconductors) and elexcon (electronics & embedded systems). All three events take place on the same site — Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Shenzhen — and visitors enter with a single badge.
International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China) 2026
15 Sept 2026 – 17 Sept 2026Shanghai, Shanghai
ICIF China – one of China's leading international chemical and petrochemical industry fairs, bringing together producers, equipment suppliers and professional buyers. Exhibits span petrochemicals and energy, base and fine chemicals, new chemical materials, chemical equipment and engineering solutions, safety and environmental protection technology, packaging, storage and transport of chemical products, digitalisation and smart manufacturing, chemical reagents and laboratory equipment. In 2026 it is held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai.
Valves, pumps, fittings and piping systems. Essential for oil & gas, chemical plant, and process industry procurement. Strong Wenzhou valve cluster represented.
IE expo Chengdu 2026 – International Environmental Technology Expo in Chengdu
16 Sept 2026 – 18 Sept 2026Chengdu, Sichuan
IE expo Chengdu – one of the leading specialised environmental technology fairs, dedicated to water supply and wastewater treatment, waste management and recycling, air pollution control, contaminated site remediation, environmental monitoring and integrated environmental management. Also featured: pumps, valves and piping systems, environmental infrastructure equipment, energy-efficiency and low-carbon solutions. In 2026 it is held at the Western China International Expo City in Chengdu.
Tube China – the international tube and pipe industry fair, 21–24 September 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Exhibits cover tube and pipe production equipment, forming and processing technology, heat treatment, laser cutting and sawing, measuring and testing equipment, materials, components, tube products and production automation. Targeted at professional buyers from metallurgy, machinery, automotive, oil & gas, chemical, construction and energy industries.
METALLURGY CHINA – a specialised metallurgy industry exhibition held in China since 1987. In 2026 it runs 21–23 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Exhibits cover metallurgical equipment and technology, steelmaking equipment, raw and auxiliary materials, heat-treatment technology, energy-saving and environmental solutions, green energy, automation and smart technologies. Brings together steel producers, equipment and material suppliers, design and research organisations and the wider metallurgy supply chain.
World's second-largest mining expo with 700+ exhibitors. Covers coal, metal ores, non-metal minerals and all related machinery, drilling, and processing equipment.
The 9th CIIE runs 5–10 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao), Shanghai. State-backed and import-focused: six business zones over 360,000 m² — Food & Agricultural Products, Automobile & Smart Mobility, Intelligent Industry & Information Technology, Consumer Goods, Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products and Trade in Services, plus an Innovation Incubation section. Best read as a window into what China wants to buy, rather than a sourcing fair.
Airshow China 2026 (China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition)
10 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026Zhuhai, Guangdong
Asia's largest aerospace and defence show, held in even years — aircraft, engines, avionics, satellites, drones and flight displays. 1,100+ exhibitors incl. Boeing, Airbus, Safran, GE.
Asia's leading construction machinery fair, running for the first time in a "One Show, Two Venues" format in Pudong, Shanghai: SWEECC (Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center) on 23–26 November 2026 and SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Centre) on 24–27 November 2026. Combined, around 400,000 m² and 4,000+ exhibitors — SANY, XCMG, ZOOMLION, Liebherr, Caterpillar and the full supply chain of construction, building-material, mining machinery and construction vehicles. One badge admits you to both venues and free shuttle buses run between them.
China's top technology fair, known as "China's No.1 tech show". The 28th edition runs 26–28 November 2026 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an). Halls cover semiconductors and integrated circuits, AI and robotics, the low-altitude economy and commercial spaceflight, energy storage and batteries, new materials, smart ports and rail transit, smart agriculture and consumer electronics.
Asia's largest automotive parts and service fair, 2–5 December 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao), Shanghai — around 390,000 m² across 16 halls and the mezzanine, with roughly 7,600 exhibitors. Five product sections cover parts & components, electronics & systems, accessories & customising, diagnostics & repair, and new energy & connectivity.
Asia's most important machine tool exhibition. CNC machining centres, lathes, grinding machines, EDM, tooling and automation. Held biennially in Beijing.
CHINAPLAS — International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries
13 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027Shenzhen, Guangdong
Asia's largest plastics and rubber fair, 13–16 April 2027 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an). Over 4,000 exhibitors across injection and extrusion machinery, moulds and tooling, raw materials and compounds, recycling and circular-economy technology, automation and smart manufacturing — the single most efficient stop for moulds, resins and processing equipment in China.
China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE)
13 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027Haikou, Hainan
The Asia-Pacific's largest consumer goods expo, held every April at the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center in Haikou inside the Hainan Free Trade Port. International premium brands, a domestic "China Goods" pavilion, duty-free retail, beauty and fragrance, food and wine, jewellery and watches, fashion, healthcare and smart lifestyle. The last two days open to the public; the first days are trade-only. Exact 2027 dates are confirmed by the organiser each winter.