FOOD · TRADE SHOW
FHCSHANGHAI

China's Premier Food & Beverage Import Expo

FHC Shanghai (Food & Hotel China) is China's premier food and beverage import expo, founded in 1996 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Held annually each November, FHC connects 2,800+ international exhibitors with 88,000+ Chines

Founded 1996 SNIEC Shanghai Annual November 88,000+ Visitors
Asia's largest dedicated food import event China's $2 trillion food market gateway 88,000+ professional buyers Strong basmati rice and spice demand
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Visitor Countries
70+
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Trade Visitors
40,000+
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Exhibitors
2,800+
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Frequency
Annual · November
About the Trade Fair

About FHC Shanghai

FHC Shanghai (Food & Hotel China) is China's premier food and beverage import expo, founded in 1996 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Held annually each November, FHC connects 2,800+ international exhibitors with 88,000+ Chinese professional buyers from retail, HoReCa, and import sectors.

Strategic Importance

Why FHC Shanghai Matters for Indian Exporters

FHC Shanghai is the dominant calibration event for China's imported food procurement market, drawing premium retail chains, HoReCa procurement teams, and e-commerce food platforms that allocate annual sourcing strategies at the show. China's growing middle class and premiumization trend drive consistent demand for high-quality Indian basmati rice, organic spices, and specialty botanical ingredients — anchored by GACC registration (China customs), Halal China, and China Organic certification requirements.

Key buyers: Chinese food importers · HoReCa supply chains · Premium retail (Hema, Walmart China) · Chinese food brands · Cross-border e-commerce buyers

FHC Shanghai venue

Frequently Asked Questions

When is FHC Shanghai held?+
Annual at SNIEC (Shanghai New Internat. Confirmed dates and exhibitor lists are available at the official trade fair website. Radiance Overseas tracks editions for buyer-side market intelligence.
Who organizes FHC Shanghai and who are typical buyers?+
FHC Shanghai is organized by FHC China (China Tea Marketing Association). Typical attendees include Chinese food importers · HoReCa supply chains · Premium retail (Hema, Walmart China) · Chinese food brands · Cross-border e-commerce buyers relevant to the host market — sourcing teams, B2B procurement, and distribution channels covering the regional supply chain.
What Indian product categories see strongest demand at FHC Shanghai?+
Premium basmati rice (1121, 1509, Pusa grades), GACC/China Organic-certified spices (turmeric, black pepper, cardamom), specialty pulses (yellow moong, chickpeas), premium teas (Assam, Darjeeling), organic ghee, and ingredient-grade botanicals see strong demand from Chinese premium retail chains, HoReCa procurement teams, and e-commerce food platforms — anchored by GACC registration, China Organic, and Halal China compliance standards.
Does Radiance Overseas attend FHC Shanghai?+
Radiance Overseas currently follows but does not exhibit at FHC Shanghai. We monitor the event for market signals and are happy to schedule sourcing meetings around the event window. Contact info@radianceoverseas.com or +91-9691201501 (India) to set up a B2B conversation.

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