CIIE 2026
Shipping Logistics & Transportation
Shanghai, China
05-10 Nov 2026
Organizer:
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
Frequency:
1 year
Event website:
CIIE
The global import-themed event
CIIE is a brand new national import & export expo. The name is an abbreviation that stands for the China International Import Expo, which has been taking place once a year. The show will run for six days in total in November in Shanghai, and it will involve the broader trade industry. China International Import Expo Bureau and Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center serves as organisers, with the latter also being the host of the event. The purpose of the show is to promote international commerce and encourage purchase agreements between suppliers and buyers. The expo also runs two forums that are quickly finding purchase among senior management representatives, political leaders and CEOs – the Hongqiao International Business Media and Think Tank Forum, and the Hongqiao International Economic and Trade Forum.
CIIE 2026
The National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, China, will host the 2026 edition of CIIE. The event format will be “face-to-face” with the hosting dates being 05.11.2026 to 10.11.2026.
Accommodation
CIIE allows China to welcome foreign manufacturers and brands, thus joining the free global market in greater capacity. This presents companies within several industry significant additional income streams in a fresh market. The exhibition space itself is divided based on the industry showcased—service trade, medical technology, food products, home appliances, automobile, and fashion. It is a trade show that attracts hundreds of thousands in visitor numbers. Therefore, your hotel accommodation is even more important. Trade Fair Trips ltd lines you up to have first picked of the best hotels in your price class in Shanghai and make great savings on your accommodation costs. We also take care of all your secondary needs, from advice on public transport to providing you with meeting rooms.
On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
30 minutes when travelling from Hongqiao Railway Station
By car:
10 minutes when travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
5 minutes when travelling from Hongqiao Railway Station
By public transport:
20 minutes when travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
10 minutes when travelling from Hongqiao Railway Station
Hotels near CIIE
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to fair | City | Price | ||
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Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel | 35.2 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Himalayas Hotel Shanghai | 30.12 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Dorsett Shanghai | 28.7 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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InterContinental Shanghai Expo | 37.9 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao West by IHG | 5.1 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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InterContinental Shanghai Pudong | 33.6 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Howard Johnson Hong Qiao Airport Hotel Shanghai | 3.6 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Argyle International Airport Hotel Shanghai | 10.6 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao | 12.3 | Shanghai | on request | Request | |
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Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel | 12.8 | Shanghai | on request | Request |
CIIE 2021
CIIE's 2021 edition was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre as a face-to-face exhibition. The rendition's event dates were set between 05.11.2021 and 10.11.2021. CIIE 2021 attracted over 3,000 press representatives, over 2,000 trade visitors, over 150 significant guests such as government officials and over 2,900 exhibitors from 106 countries. The latest coronavirus safety measures were on display at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre. Stringent social distancing and mandatory face masks were among the safeguards instated at the venue.
CIIE 2022
The fifth CIIE was hosted as a hybrid trade show between 05.11.2021 and 10.11.2021 at the SNECC. The event received over 2,800 exhibitors (including 285 Fortune 500 enterprises) from 127 nations. Their wares were examined by 350,000 visitors from 145 countries. The edition resulted in the conducting of trade agreements worth 73,520,000,000 USD and the debut of 438 new wares.
CIIE 2023
The 2023 edition of CIIE was hosted as a live trade fair between 05.11.2023 and 10.11.2023 in SNECC. The live event featured over 3,400 exhibitors, including 289 of the Fortune 500 companies. They presented wares to around 410,000 visitors and conducted trade deals worth 78,410,000,000 USD.
CIIE 2024
The 2024 edition of CIIE was held as a live trade fair between 05.11.2024 and 10.11.2024 in SNECC on over 420,000 m2. It featured the wares of approximately 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries, including 297 Fortune 500 companies. They presented over 400 innovations to 852,000 visitors, resulting in deals totalling 80,100,000,000 USD.
CIIE 2025
The 2025 edition of CIIE was a live trade fair between 05.11.2025 and 10.11.2025 in SNECC on more than 367,000 m2. The event featured the wares of over 4,100 exhibitors from 138 countries, including 290 Fortune Global 500 companies, with over 460 product debuts taking place. These include more than 200 global debuts. As a result, the event featured a transaction volume of 83,490,000,000 USD and was attended by visitors, exceeding 460,000 (including around 50,000 public visitors).
