SIAL China: Shanghai - Asia's Largest Food and Beverage Trade Fair

SIAL China 2026: Shanghai – Asia’s Largest Food and Beverage Trade Fair

Comexposium April 25, 2026 Food and Beverage 583 Views

Event Name: SIAL Shanghai
Category: Food and Beverage
Event Date: 18 – 20 May, 2026
Frequency: Annual
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) – 2345 Longyang Rd, ShiJi GongYuan, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi 201203 China
Organizer: Comexposium – SIAL Exhibition Co., Ltd – Suite 701, Prime Tower, No.22 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Beijing, China
Phone: 010-8572 8461
Email: exhibit[at]sialchina.cn
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here! Individuals under the age of 18, as well as non-industry visitors aged over 70, are not permitted to enter the venue.

SIAL Shanghai is a professional food and beverage trade exhibition, strictly open to industry professionals only

SIAL China 2026: Shanghai – Global food sourcing meets stability, safety, opportunity

SIAL China 2026: Shanghai Edition

Asia’s Largest Food and Beverage Trade Fair

Since 2000, SIAL Shanghai has served as a launchpad for food and beverage companies looking to expand abroad and inspire food businesses through sharing valuable insights and trends, connecting exhibitors and buyers, hosting industry-recognized events, and celebrating innovation.

The fair is distinguished by its numerous competitions and award ceremonies, which honor outstanding innovations in the food and beverage industry. Highlights include the SIAL Innovation Competition, the SIAL Chic and Tea Contest, and the SIAL Cup Barista Challenge. These events promote quality and innovation and serve as a platform for the exchange between professionals and companies.

SIAL China is part of a global series of SIAL fairs held in various international cities and plays a key role in the global food industry. Exhibitors and visitors come from various sectors, including food production, gastronomy, and trade.

The SIAL China will take place on 3 days from Monday, 18. May to Wednesday, 20. May 2026 in Shanghai.

Highlights:

200,000 m² Show Area
5,000+ Global Exhibitors
180,000+ Professionals
125 Countries & regions
20+ Forums & events

10 Highlight Sectors:

Baby Food
Organic & Wellness
Dairy
Non-alcoholic Beverage
Meat, Poultry & Cured Meats
Seafood
Food
Alcoholic Beverage
Pulses and grains
Tutto Pizza Village

Why exhibit SIAL Shanghai?

As a core member of the SIAL Network, SIAL Shanghai is the definitive global benchmark for food and beverage innovation and a comprehensive trade hub. The exhibition connects you with 180,000 professionals from 125 countries, leveraging a million-level buyer database that spans all-channel decision-makers from retail and e-commerce to HORECA and international trade. In 2025, our “Match Me” service successfully facilitated 12,870 business matchings, ensuring efficient supply-demand integration and high-value conversions. For enterprises seeking to enter the Chinese market and expand their global footprint, SIAL Shanghai is the strategic gateway to building long-term trade systems and elevating brand influence on a world-class stage.

Why Visit SIAL Shanghai?

SIAL Shanghai is the premier international platform for discovering trends, sourcing innovation, and building resilient supply chains. Spanning 18 vertical sectors, the exhibition brings together 5,000+ exhibitors from 75 countries and 350,000 market-ready products, facilitating global debuts of high-margin items. By integrating the SIAL Global Food Industry Summit’s data-driven insights with high-efficiency networking, SIAL Shanghai empowers buyers to evolve from experience-based purchasing to strategic procurement planning, accomplishing months of global sourcing in just three days.