Exhibition profile
Shanghai International Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition (World seafood Shanghai) is guided by China Aquatic Production Chamber of Commerce (APCC). It is jointly organized by China Fisheries Association(CFA), Shanghai Fisheries Trade Association(SFTA), Shanghai Fisheries Group Co., Ltd.,(SFGC) and Shanghai Aige Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. Since its establishment, twenty years have quietly passed. It has always adhered to the original intention of "market-oriented and growing together with the industry", closely followed the development trend of the industry, efficiently integrated core resources in the fields of aquatic products and catering, accurately captured the latest trends, and successfully built a global aquatic product trade event integrating aquatic products and seafood, processing and production, and fishery services. It has continuously expanded new global trade spaces for participating enterprises and contributed to the steady development of the industry. World Seafood Shanghai 2025 joined hands with Gehua Food Expo, with an exhibition scale of nearly 120,000 square meters, bringing together 3,005 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, and welcoming 110,889 professional number of visits from 68 countries onsite. At this significant milestone of the 20th anniversary celebration, 20th Shanghai International Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition (World Seafood Shanghai 2026) will be held in Shanghai New International Expo Center(SNIEC) from August 26 to 28, 2026. The exhibition will be centered around six core sections: "Global aquatic (marine) products, processed aquatic food/ pre-prepared dishes, premium nourishment, e-commerce gifts, aquatic farming, processing equipment and related services", and will comprehensively upgrade its service capabilities. Further expand and enhance the digital operation level and the international radiation scope. By relying on a more professional and efficient business matching system and more high-quality and comprehensive supporting services, deeply connect the supply and demand ends of the global aquatic trade, and effectively empower the global aquatic industry to enter a new stage of higher-quality trade development. Scale Upgrade, 2026 Expectation Booth Ra
Reasons to Make Shanghai Your Next Market
1. China is the world’s biggest country with a colossal food and drink market – 1.3 billion people live, work, eat and drink in China.
2. Wages and the middle class are on the rise, fueling consumption of imported goods. Average income levels reached $14,0070 in 2019 – a huge increase from 2012’s average of $6,200.
3. China’s middle class is already larger than the US’ at 109 million people. By 2022, 54% of China’s population will be upper middle class. More purchasing power points towards bigger export opportunities as China’s taste for foreign foods grows.
4. Seafood consumption is increasing annually, matching rising import levels and incomes. According to research, It is estimated that China needs 6 to 18 million aquatic products to meet the average annual growth rate of domestic aquatic products consumption of 9%-27%. In 2019, each person ate 20 kg, while urban consumption of seafood has already passed 40kg per capital.
5. Chinese seafood imports was $15 billion in 2019. Domestic overfishing and environmental concerns are pointing towards a greater demand for imported seafood.
6. Shanghai’s individual imports are on the up. January - November in 2020 , Shanghai imported over 171.38 thousand tons aquatic products(not including fish meal), which values over US$ 1.5 billion, according to Shanghai Customs District P.R. China.
7. Foreign countries are already stepping up export levels.
8. Aquaculture operations are crying out for more efficient, more cost effective, updated technologies.
Organisers
guided by China Aquatic Production Chamber of Commerce (APCC)
Shanghai Fisheries Trade Association(SFTA)
Shanghai Fisheries Group Co., Ltd.,(SFGC)
Shanghai Aige Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.
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