The upcoming eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), set to take place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, will set new records in scale and participation, serving as a powerful demonstration of China's commitment to high-level opening-up and win-win cooperation amid global economic uncertainties.
The table below summarizes the key facts and figures for the 8th CIIE.
Aspect Details of the 8th CIIE
Dates November 5-10, 2025
Location Shanghai
Number of Exhibitors 4,108 overseas exhibitors
Participating Countries & Regions 155 countries, regions and international organizations
Total Exhibition Area Over 430,000 square meters
New Product Debuts 461 new products, technologies, and services
New Themes Silver economy, ice and snow economy, sports economy, automotive tourism
Supporting Events Hongqiao International Economic Forum (33 sub-forums), over 80 supporting activities
? A Platform for Global Economic Confidence
The CIIE serves as a key platform for foreign companies to access China's vast market and exemplifies the country's pledge to share development opportunities with the world.
Market Stability: Despite global economic challenges, China's huge market, positioned as the world's second-largest import market for 16 consecutive years, provides stability and confidence. The country is expected to see imports of goods and services exceed $15 trillion during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).
Shared Opportunities: The cumulative intended deals from previous CIIE expos have surpassed $500 billion, underscoring China's firm commitment to sharing its market potential with the outside world. With over 800 million middle-income consumers projected in the next decade, the opportunities are substantial.
? Innovation and Debuts at the Expo
The CIIE is a premier stage for global companies to launch innovations and deepen their roots in the Chinese market.
Global Premieres: The event will feature 461 global debuts of new products, technologies, and services. For instance, the US fashion brand Coach will debut new products, while Schneider Electric will showcase China-originated innovations, including a newly upgraded air circuit breaker that will roll off the production line at its Shanghai plant during the expo, epitomizing the "from production line to the CIIE" model.
From Exhibits to Investment: The CIIE accelerates the process of turning "exhibits into commodities and exhibitors into investors". Bayer, a German life sciences company, reported that its intelligent CT system, introduced at the 2021 CIIE, recently received production approval in China, significantly accelerating its market growth.
? Expanding International Collaboration
The expo's "circle of friends" continues to grow, with notable increases in participation from key regions and initiatives.
Belt and Road Participation: Enterprises from 123 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will join the expo, marking a 23.1% year-on-year increase.
Growing African Presence: China will expand its exhibition space for African products, with the number of participating African companies surging by 80% compared to the previous year.
The eighth CIIE, with its record-breaking scale and diverse international participation, stands as a testament to China's dedication to fostering an open world economy. It effectively provides a platform for multinational corporations to integrate into the Chinese market and for the world to share in the opportunities presented by China's development.
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