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Of the trade fairs in China in 2027, which already have a confirmed date, which are still a forecast and which are not held at all: month by month, with city, sector and the guide to each one. Use the calendar to find the fair for your business and plan the trip in good time.
The 2027 fair calendar has a problem that the 2026 one did not: it is October 2026, and most organisers have not yet published the date of next year's edition. So this page separates what is certain from what is a forecast. Each fair carries a tag: Confirmed when the 2027 date is already on the organiser's website, Expected when the date circulates on fair-listing sites but has no official notice yet, and Typical month when all that is known is the time of year the fair usually falls. Checked on 1 October 2026; the next review is in December, when organisers publish most of the dates.
Two patterns already show. The first is April: the spring Canton Fair (141st edition), CMEF, HK Electronics, Chinaplas, CIMT and Auto Shanghai fall between 9 April and 5 May, and Chinaplas and HK Electronics take place on the same days, in different cities. The second is the biennials: 2027 is an odd year, so CIMT, Auto Shanghai, CPSE, CISMA and Marintec return, while CCMT, Auto China, Bauma China and analytica China sit out until 2028. Since the lead time for importing from China runs from 60 to 120 days and Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February, the decision to go to an April fair happens, in practice, in February, precisely the month when China is shut down. The guide to planning your imports in 2027 shows this calculation backwards, month by month.
Canton Fair 141st, CMEF, HK Electronics, Chinaplas, CIMT and Auto Shanghai between 9 April and 5 May. Six heavyweight sectors competing for your agenda, and Chinaplas and HK Electronics fall on the same days.
The absolute peak of the year: the three phases of the Canton Fair (142nd), Yiwu, HK Electronics, CIIF, CIAME, DenTech and, in 2027 only, CPSE in Shenzhen. This is when it pays most to combine fairs in a single trip.
Going to make the most of the April or October peak? BCVN builds your itinerary between the fairs
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Few fairs, but a good window for factory visits and for starting to plan next year’s trip.
Toys, games and licensed goods at the HKCEC. It opens the fair year and falls before Chinese New Year, while factories are still taking calls.
Cosmetic and hygiene ingredients, at the Canton Fair complex. It falls just after Chinese New Year, which in 2027 is on 6 February: factories are still getting back up to speed. The China holiday calendar says how long the shutdown really lasts.
Dental equipment, materials and prosthetics. The first of the three dental fairs of the year in the Chinese calendar.
Fabric and materials for garment making and fashion, one of the largest textile fairs in Asia.
One of the most traditional export fairs in China, strong in wholesale textiles, home and gifts.
The largest furniture and decoration fair in China, which turns 30 in 2027. Two separate weeks: the first (18 to 21) is home furniture; the second (28 to 31) is office and commercial space.
Gym, fitness and wellness equipment, the sector benchmark in China.
Hospitality and food service at Hotelex; printing, LED and visual communication at APPP, in the same window.
The largest medical and aesthetic equipment fair in Asia, at the NECC in Shanghai. High ticket leads, with ANVISA compliance as the argument.
Consumer electronics and gadgets at the HKCEC in Hong Kong, on the same days as Chinaplas and on the eve of Canton Fair Phase 1.
Plastics, rubber, injection moulding and moulds. It changes city every year: in 2026 it was in Shanghai, in 2027 it is at the Shenzhen World, and it falls exactly on the days of HK Electronics.
The 141st edition of the largest trade fair in the world, in three phases that cover almost everything, from electronics to textiles. The organiser has not yet published the official calendar: the Canton Fair 2027 guide shows what is known and how to decide.
Machine tools and CNC. An even-year biennial, not held in 2027: anyone who wants machine tools this year goes to CIMT, in Beijing. It returns in 2028.
The largest motor show in China. An even-year biennial: not held in 2027, and the one that alternates with it, Auto Shanghai, takes place this April. It returns in 2028.
The odd-year machine tool fair, at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, which alternates with the even-year CCMT. Lathes, milling machines and machining centres.
The 22nd edition of the Shanghai motor show, an odd-year biennial. Electric vehicles, components and auto parts, across ten days of fair.
The largest sporting goods and fitness fair in China. It changes city: in 2026 it was in Xiamen, in 2027 it is in Chengdu, at the Western China International Expo City.
One of the largest food and drink fairs in Asia. Importing food calls for attention to MAPA registration.
Bakery, confectionery and food equipment, one of the largest in the sector worldwide.
The beauty and cosmetics benchmark in Asia, strong for anyone building an own brand.
Flooring, rugs and coverings, the largest fair in the sector in Asia-Pacific.
Solar, photovoltaics and energy storage, the largest solar energy fair on the planet.
Implants, chairs, X-ray and digital prosthetics. The second dental fair of the year, in Beijing.
The largest lighting and LED fair in the world, from decorative fittings to professional solutions.
Pharmaceutical ingredients, inputs and packaging, the sector’s main gathering in China.
Telecoms, mobile and IoT, the Asian version of the Mobile World Congress.
Sport, outdoor and lifestyle, a global benchmark for the adventure and active living segment.
Fabric and apparel materials, autumn edition, for anyone preparing the next collection.
Furniture and decoration, the autumn edition of China’s largest furniture fair.
Frames, lenses and ophthalmic equipment, the anchor fair for the optician and the optical shop.
Optoelectronics, laser and precision optics, at Shenzhen World. The laser hall gathers the marking, cutting and cleaning machines of interest to importers.
Sewing machines and garment-making equipment. An odd-year biennial: not held in 2026. Anyone producing fashion and uniforms finds the machine here, not the fabric.
Industrial automation, robotics, new materials and machine tools (the MWCS section), at the NECC in Shanghai. It opens the October peak and overlaps with Canton Phase 1.
Consumer electronics at the HKCEC in Hong Kong, the autumn edition that falls days before Canton Phase 1.
142nd edition, the phase for electronics, appliances, machinery, tools, vehicles and energy. Dates expected by the fair's usual pattern, with no official publication yet.
Gifts, household goods and small commodities, at the Yiwu International Expo Center, the heart of the largest wholesale hub in the world.
142nd edition, the phase for home, gifts and decoration, ideal for the household goods and wellness retailer. Dates expected, with no official publication yet.
The largest agricultural machinery fair in China: tractors, spraying drones, harvesting and irrigation.
The largest electronic security fair in the world, an odd-year biennial: the 21st edition is in 2027, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. There was none in 2026, and security stayed with Canton Phase 1 and HK Electronics.
The third dental fair of the year, closing the dental cycle of the Chinese calendar.
Toys and games at the SNIEC, the fair that stocks Brazilian retail for the end of the year.
Gifts, home and toys at the HKCEC, in two parts: Part 1 from 20 to 23 and Part 2 from 27 to 29 October.
142nd edition, the phase for textiles, apparel, footwear, health, food and medical products, which runs into November. Dates expected, with no official publication yet.
Focused on importing INTO China, at the NECC in Shanghai; useful for the Brazilian company that wants to sell to the Chinese market.
The largest pet fair in Asia, from food and accessories to aquariums, veterinary equipment and grooming. It takes place at the same complex as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou.
Modern agriculture, inputs and agritech, reinforcing the Brazilian agribusiness axis.
Imported food, drink and hospitality, the meeting point for premium food in China.
One of the largest car and auto parts shows in the country, at the Canton Fair complex. It closes the year and runs into December.
Construction, mining and cargo handling. An even-year biennial: not held in 2027, and anyone wanting heavy machinery waits for 2028 or goes to Canton Phase 1.
Laboratory, diagnostics, analysis and biotechnology. An even-year biennial, returns only in 2028.
Few fairs, but a good window for factory visits and for starting to plan next year’s trip.
Marine, maritime and offshore. An odd-year biennial: not held in 2026, and the 2027 edition is in Shanghai, at the end of the year.
Each sector has its anchor fair and its best month to visit. Use this index to find quickly the event that speaks to your business.
| Sector / persona | Anchor fairs | Best month |
|---|---|---|
| Universal / retailer / e-commerce | Canton Fair, Yiwu, HK Electronics | Apr and Oct |
| Consumer electronics | HK Electronics, Canton Phase 1 | Apr and Oct |
| Medical / aesthetics / clinic | CMEF, Canton Phase 3 | Apr and Oct |
| Dentistry | Dental South China, Sino-Dental, DenTech | Mar / Jun / Oct |
| Optics / optometry | CIOF | Sep |
| Security / CCTV | Canton Phase 1, HK Electronics, CPSE (biennial) | Oct (CPSE on 28 to 31 Oct) |
| Agricultural machinery / agri | CIAME | Oct |
| Construction / materials handling | Bauma China (even-year biennial) | 2028 only |
| Machine tools / industry | CIMT, CIIF | Apr / Oct |
| Lighting / LED | Guangzhou Lighting Fair, Canton Phase 1 | Jun / Oct |
| Sport / fitness | China Sport Show, ISPO | May / Jul |
| Beauty / cosmetics | PCHi, China Beauty Expo | Feb-Mar / May |
| Pet | CIPS (Guangzhou) | Nov |
| Textiles / fashion | Intertextile, Canton Phase 3 | Mar / Aug / Oct |
| Food / food service | SIAL, FHC, Bakery China | May / Nov |
| Furniture / decoration | CIFF, Canton Phase 2 | Mar / Sep / Oct |
| Cars / auto parts | Auto Shanghai and Auto Guangzhou | Apr / Nov |
Golden rule: fair dates and even cities change with each edition. This calendar serves to plan the cadence of your trip and your campaigns; before booking flights and hotel, always reconfirm the date on the fair's official website. BCVN follows the calendar and builds the itinerary from the confirmed date.
Which two months have the most trade fairs in China in 2027?
April and October. April concentrates the spring Canton Fair (141st), CMEF, HK Electronics, Chinaplas, CIMT and Auto Shanghai; October brings together the three phases of the Canton Fair (142nd), the Yiwu Fair, HK Electronics, CIIF, CIAME, DenTech and, in 2027 only, CPSE. These are the peaks of the calendar, and so the best months to combine several fairs in a single trip.
When is the Canton Fair in 2027?
The spring edition is the 141st and, by the fair's usual pattern, runs in three phases in Guangzhou: Phase 1 from 15 to 19 April, Phase 2 from 23 to 27 April and Phase 3 from 1 to 5 May. The autumn edition is the 142nd and follows the same cadence, from 15 October. In October 2026 the organiser had not yet published the official calendar for these editions, so reconfirm on the fair's website before buying a flight.
Which fairs are not held in 2027?
The even-year biennials: CCMT (machine tools), Auto China in Beijing, Bauma China (construction) and analytica China (laboratory). All of them return in 2028. In exchange, 2027 brings the odd-year biennials: CIMT, Auto Shanghai, CPSE (electronic security), CISMA (sewing machines) and Marintec China (naval).
Which 2027 dates are already confirmed?
On 1 October 2026, the ones confirmed by the organiser itself were PCHi (24 to 26 February), Dental South China (3 to 6 March), CIFF Guangzhou (18 to 21 and 28 to 31 March), Chinaplas (13 to 16 April), Auto Shanghai (23 April to 2 May), China Sport Show (13 to 16 May), SNEC (2 to 4 June), the Guangzhou Lighting Fair (9 to 12 June) and CPSE (28 to 31 October). The rest are marked as expected or typical month.
Do Chinese fairs change city from one year to the next?
Some do, and it is a common mistake. Chinaplas, which was in Shanghai in 2026, is in Shenzhen in 2027; the China Sport Show, which was in Xiamen in 2026, is in Chengdu in 2027. So the city should also be checked on the official website before booking a hotel.
How do I choose which Chinese trade fair to visit?
It depends on your sector. General retailers and e-commerce sellers find almost everything at the Canton Fair and in Yiwu; the professional buyer, such as a clinic, a workshop, a farmer or an optician, gets more out of a sector fair, such as CMEF, CIAME, Bauma or CIIF. BCVN builds the itinerary that combines the general fair with the right sector one for your business.
Plan your trip
With so many fairs in the same window, the challenge is not finding opportunity, it is organising the itinerary. BCVN decides which fairs to visit, combines the general with the sector one, handles the logistics between cities and sits in on the meetings at source. That is 18 years connecting Brazilian importers to the right fairs.