Asia's premier food and beverage sourcing exhibition held annually each May at Shanghai's National Exhibition and Convention Center — 180,000+ trade visitors and 4,500+ exhibitors from 60+ countries.
SIAL China is the largest food and beverage trade show in the Asia-Pacific region, held annually each May at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai since 2000. Organized by Comexposium (France), China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs Native Produce Import & Export (CFNA), and China National Food Industry Association, SIAL China brings together 4,500+ exhibitors and 180,000+ trade visitors from 100+ countries.
SIAL China covers the full F&B spectrum: ingredients, spices, ethnic cuisine, organic products, halal foods, retail products, and foodservice supplies. The expo draws Chinese food importers, retail chains, food brand procurement teams, distributors, and Asia-Pacific buyers — making it the strategic sourcing hub for Chinese food market intelligence.
SIAL China Shanghai is the pulse of China's food import market — the largest APAC food trade show by visitor count, drawing Chinese importers and distributors sourcing global commodities, ingredients, and specialty foods for the 1.4-billion-person market.
China imports $40+ billion in food annually. SIAL China concentrates the entire Chinese food import supply chain in one venue: importers sourcing yellow corn, soybeans, and feed ingredients for Chinese livestock; oil processors seeking oilseeds; food brands sourcing spices, rice, and ethnic ingredients; retail chains building supplier networks; and Asia-Pacific distributors connecting regional suppliers to China's market. Radiance follows SIAL China annually to monitor buyer trends, product demand shifts, and competitive intelligence in the Chinese market. Buyers searching for Indian agro commodities in China find Radiance's APEDA-registered, phytosanitary-certified catalog relevant to SIAL China's ecosystem.
Annual editions tracked 2011–2024. Muted tabs indicate years Radiance followed the show for market intelligence without exhibiting.
Where SIAL China has been held annually since 2000 · 4,500+ exhibitors · 180,000+ Asia-Pacific trade visitors · 100+ countries represented
SIAL China is held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, one of Asia's largest and most modern exhibition facilities. Located at 333 Songze Avenue in Qingpu District, Shanghai, the NECC features state-of-the-art halls and comprehensive infrastructure for large-scale international trade shows.
The venue is well-connected: approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and 40 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The NECC is accessible via metro and major highway networks. Hotels including Sheraton Shanghai, Pullman Shanghai, and local business accommodations are within walking distance and nearby districts.
Address: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201702, China · Airports: Pudong PVG (30 min) · Hongqiao SHA (40 min)
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