China International Import Expo (CIIE)

Location: Shanghai, China
Date: 05. - 10.11.2025

Characteristics: CIIE is a major trade fair held annually in Shanghai, China. It is one of the largest and most important exhibitions in Asia, aimed at promoting China's trade opening-up and encouraging global economic cooperation. CIIE is designed to display products and services from various industries and serves as a platform for exports and imports between China and the rest of the world.

Main Focus Areas of CIIE:

Promoting Imports into China: CIIE aims to increase imports of various products and services into China to promote the diversification of domestic markets and help the development of the Chinese economy. The exhibition creates business opportunities for foreign exhibitors who want to enter the Chinese market.
Increasing Access to Foreign Markets for Chinese Companies: CIIE also allows Chinese companies to showcase their products and services in international markets and gain access to global business partners and technological innovations.
Innovation and Technology: CIIE is a place to showcase new technologies and innovations. It focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, renewable energy, healthcare, IoT, automotive, electronics, and smart products.
International Trade Cooperation: CIIE serves as a bridge between different country and regional markets, allowing companies from different countries to establish business relationships, invest, and develop their businesses in China and other Asian countries.
Promoting Sustainability: The exhibition also pays attention to sustainable development and green technologies. Key sectors include renewable energy, green technology, eco-friendly products, and other initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
Promoting Global Exchange of Cultural, Technological, and Business Trends: CIIE also aims to strengthen cultural and technological exchanges between countries. The exhibition provides a platform for showcasing various cultural products, creative industries, and the latest trends from around the world.
B2B Business Meetings: CIIE offers B2B (business-to-business) business meetings, which are one of the main formats of the exhibition. The aim is to connect exhibitors with potential business partners, investors and buyers, increasing the chances of concluding business deals.
Promoting export diversification: CIIE helps exhibitors and countries expand into the Chinese market and gain access to diverse market segments, from consumer electronics to automotive to specialized technologies.

Focus by industry:

Consumer electronics: Smartphones, consumer devices, IT technologies, smart homes.
Automotive: Electric vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, automotive components.
Healthcare: Healthcare technologies, pharmaceutical products, diagnostic instruments.
Agriculture and food: Organic products, food machinery, agricultural production technologies.
Technology and innovation: AI, blockchain, IoT, 5G, robotics.
Renewable energy: Solar panels, energy storage systems, sustainable products.

Venue:
The event will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, which is known for its central location and excellent public transportation accessibility.

The CIIE exhibition is therefore a key event for companies looking to expand into the Chinese market, seek business partnerships or gain access to new technological innovations and products.

If you are interested in the exhibition or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to assist you with registration and preparation of your presentation at China International Import Expo (CIIE).