Best Trade Shows in China

642 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

China leads the world in total exhibition-venue capacity and hosts several of the largest trade events globally. Its export economy is dominated by electronics, machinery and manufactured consumer goods. Principal fair cities include Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Guangzhou hosts the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair), the country's longest-running and largest comprehensive trade fair, held each spring and autumn, while Shanghai's National Exhibition and Convention Center — among the world's largest venues, with roughly 500,000 square meters of space — stages the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's largest import fair.

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 642 trade shows in China with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 217,653 exhibitors, led by Automechanika Shanghai (an estimated 5,312 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 144 of them — Automechanika Shanghai (5,311 companies), CDA SOUTH CHINA 2027 (2,551), CDATF China Trade Fair 2026 for Homeware Products (2,551). Events run across 69 cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing. The tracked calendar opens with Aluminium China 2027 (6–8 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in China

The industries China's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across China trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in China

Upcoming trade shows in China

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in China?
Event Scout currently tracks 642 trade shows in China, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in China?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in China run in March and October.
What are the biggest trade fairs in China in 2026?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in China in 2026 are Automechanika Shanghai (~5,312 exhibitors), The China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) (~5,100 exhibitors) and China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE 2027) (~4,060 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in China?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in China. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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