English 
Русский China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026
- Dates
- Venue
- National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Industry
- General Trade
- Official website
- www.ciie.org
China International Import Expo (CIIE) takes place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao in Shanghai from 5 November to 10 November 2026. National-level import expo showcasing global goods and services across all industries.
What the fair covers
The fair is deliberately broad, spanning many product categories rather than a single industry. National-level import expo showcasing global goods and services across all industries. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 5 November to 10 November 2026 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao in Shanghai. It runs for 6 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Shanghai hosts more international trade fairs than any other city in China, and its two main venues sit on opposite sides of the city. Check which one your fair uses before booking a hotel, because crossing Shanghai in exhibition traffic can take well over an hour. The metro is extensive and almost always faster than a taxi during fair weeks.
Planning your visit
General fairs suit buyers sourcing across several categories at once. The trade-off is scale: the venue is usually large and the exhibitor list long, so arriving with a shortlist of target categories makes the difference between a productive visit and an exhausting one. For China International Import Expo (CIIE), that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app. An interpreter already working in Shanghai saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
The work after a broad fair is triage. You will usually leave with more contacts than you can pursue, so ranking them by fit and following up quickly matters. Inspection on first orders from any new supplier remains the standard precaution.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does China International Import Expo (CIIE) take place?
It runs from 5 November to 10 November 2026 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao in Shanghai. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
The fair is deliberately broad, spanning many product categories rather than a single industry. National-level import expo showcasing global goods and services across all industries.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 6 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app.
What happens after the fair?
The work after a broad fair is triage. You will usually leave with more contacts than you can pursue, so ranking them by fit and following up quickly matters. Inspection on first orders from any new supplier remains the standard precaution.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.ciie.org) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.