📝 About the fair
The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the world's first import-themed expo, launched in 2018 on a presidential initiative and held yearly in Shanghai at the NECC. It gathers thousands of companies from 150+ countries to present to China's vast market, drawing 400,000+ visitors. It runs six days across food, tech, autos, services and medical equipment. An ideal platform for Arab exporters entering China.
🧩 Product types at the fair
🏷️ Products & sectors
📍 Venue
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🚇 How to reach the venue
- Line 2 Xujing East （徐泾东） Exit 4 / 5 / 6
- Line 17 Zhuguang Road （诸光路） Exit 2
City buses 197, 706, 710, 865, Qingpu Line 20, Qingpu Line 25, plus local shuttles Xujing Line 2/4/5 to the 'National Exhibition & Convention Center' stop
Right beside the Hongqiao transport hub: from Hongqiao Railway Station it is just 1 stop on Line 2 to Xujing East (western terminus), or a ~5-10 min taxi
~45 min from People's Square — Metro Line 2 westbound direct to Xujing East (western terminus), Exits 4/5/6
During major fairs, free shuttle buses run from Hongqiao Railway Station and designated car parks to the North/West plazas; follow event signage
Line 2 Exits 4/5/6 are closest to the West Entrance (西入口). Taxi phrase: 请送我到国家会展中心西入口，诸光路1888号
🎫 How to register & attend
Professional visitors register (trade pass) via the official CIIE portal.
🌐 Register now