SIAL China Shanghai

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.

📍 Shanghai NECC
📅 Annual May
🌍 180,000+ Visitors
🚀 Largest APAC Food Fair
Founded 2000Annual May edition180,000+ visitors from 100+ countries4,500+ exhibitors from 60+ countriesComexposium-organized global SIAL network
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Venue
Shanghai NECC
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Exhibitors
4,500+
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Trade Visitors
180,000+
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Frequency
Annual May
About the Trade Fair

About SIAL China

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.

Strategic Importance

Why SIAL China Matters

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.

Key buyers: Chinese food importers · Feed mill procurement teams · Chinese oil processors · Food brand sourcing teams · Shanghai retail chains · Asia-Pacific distributors

SIAL China Year-by-Year

Annual editions tracked 2011–2024. Muted tabs indicate years Radiance followed the show for market intelligence without exhibiting.

2011
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2015
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2018
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2019
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Postponed COVID
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National Exhibition and Convention Center

Where SIAL China has been held annually since 2000 · 4,500+ exhibitors · 180,000+ Asia-Pacific trade visitors · 100+ countries represented

Where to Find Us

SIAL China Venue

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)

SIAL Shanghai venue

Tips for Buyers Following SIAL China

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Products We Showcase at SIAL Shanghai

Indian-origin agro and ingredient products from our 169+ catalog directly relevant to buyers at this trade show. Click any product to view specifications, packaging, and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is SIAL China held and what is the venue?+
SIAL China is held annually in May at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai 201702. Founded in 2000 by Comexposium, CFNA, and China National Food Industry Association, it is the largest food trade show in the Asia-Pacific region with 180,000+ visitors and 4,500+ exhibitors.
Why do importers and distributors attend SIAL China?+
SIAL China is the strategic sourcing hub for China's $40+ billion annual food import market. Attendees source ingredients, spices, grains, oils, organic products, ethnic foods, and foodservice supplies. It is the primary venue for importers, food brands, feed mills, oil processors, retail chains, and distributors to discover global suppliers and finalize volume contracts.
What Indian agro products are most demanded at SIAL China?+
Yellow corn (HS 1005.90) for feed mills, soybean (HS 1201.90) for oil processors, basmati rice (HS 1006.30) for retail brands, Indian spices (turmeric, cumin, chilli), sesame seeds, mustard oil seeds, and food chemicals approved for China market. All categories see strong buyer interest.
How can Indian agro exporters leverage SIAL China?+
Attend to monitor buyer trends, competitive positioning, and market demand shifts. Connect with importers and distributors on-site or arrange pre-show meetings. Radiance Overseas follows SIAL China annually and can advise on Chinese buyer preferences, phytosanitary requirements, and CIF Shanghai/Ningbo pricing for Indian commodities.
How can Chinese buyers source from Radiance Overseas?+
Email info@radianceoverseas.com or WhatsApp +91-9691201501. We provide samples, CIF Shanghai/Ningbo quotations, and complete China customs documentation (phytosanitary certificates, inspection forms, country of origin certificates). We source yellow corn, soybean, basmati rice, Indian spices, oil seeds, and food chemicals for Chinese feed mills, oil processors, and food brands.

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