At a glance
- Company
- China International Import Expo
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Shanghai, China
Key figures
- Exhibitors
- over 4,108
- Countries and regions represented
- more than 155
- Exhibition space
- 430,000 square meters
- Countries and organizations confirming participation
- 67
- African nations participating
- 17
- Forum parallel sessions
- 25
Products and programs
Shanghai, China, December 4, 2025 -- The “Four-Leaf Clover”, which the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) shapes like, once again became the world’s business capital as the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held from November 5 to 10, 2025.
This year, six guest countries of honor — Sweden, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Georgia — headlined the event, representing four continents and a shared commitment to open, sustainable growth.
New Sections Foster Innovation and Inclusion
This year’s CIIE featured several first-ever exhibition sections designed to promote innovation and more inclusive participation. A newly established zone for countries in Asia and Africa spotlighted products from nations with diplomatic ties to China, offering preferential access and zero-tariff entry policies that helped small exporters find their first foothold in the world’s second-largest consumer economy.
Augmenting High-Standard Opening Up for Shared Prosperity
The eighth CIIE welcomed over 4,108 exhibitors from more than 155 countries and regions, covering 430,000 square meters of exhibition space. A total of 67 countries and organizations confirmed participation, including 17 African nations that showcased their distinctive products — soybeans from Nigeria, pineapples from Benin, and coffee from Burundi — highlighting the rich diversity and quality of African goods on display.
Forum insights and global cooperation
Alongside the expo, the Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) once again convened global thought leaders to deepen cooperation and share insights on openness. The Forum released the World Openness Report 2025 and the latest World Openness Index, providing authoritative analysis on global economic openness and China’s high-level opening-up. For the first time, a Nobel Prize–winning economist led the drafting of a special chapter in the report, and contributions from international organizations broadened its perspective. With the Forum’s theme of “Opening-up for New Opportunities, Collaborating for a Shared Future,” 25 parallel sessions were held, covering topics from revitalizing multilateral cooperation and digital innovation to green development and building a more open economy.
The eighth CIIE concluded successfully, reaffirming its global mission — connecting markets, inspiring innovation, and advancing inclusive growth. Exhibitors and visitors from around the globe gathered in Shanghai and turned opportunities into reality.
For more information and updates, please visit the official website of the CIIE: China International Import Expo.
Contact Info:
Name: Cui Yan
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Organization: China International Import Expo
Website: https://www.ciie.org/zbh/index.html
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In brief
The eighth China International Import Expo took place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, with Sweden, the UAE, Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand and Georgia as guest countries of honor. The company says new exhibition areas aimed to widen participation, including a zone featuring Asian and African countries with diplomatic ties to China and preferential access policies. The expo hosted exhibitors from more than 155 countries and regions, while 17 African nations presented products including soybeans, pineapples and coffee. In parallel, the Hongqiao International Economic Forum held 25 sessions on subjects such as multilateral cooperation, digital innovation and green development. The Forum also issued the World Openness Report 2025 and its latest World Openness Index.
Key takeaways
- Six countries were named guest countries of honor at the Shanghai expo.
- A new zone highlighted goods from Asian and African nations with diplomatic ties to China.
- The event hosted more than 4,108 exhibitors from over 155 countries and regions.
- The accompanying forum released an openness report and index and held 25 parallel sessions.
