Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
China General Chamber of Commerce
Tianjin Chamber of Commerce
Tianjin Consumption and Circulation Promotion Association
Golden Conference & Exhibition Group
Shanghai Zhongzhan Huixin Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Joytogether Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
The Tianjin International Import Food and Agricultural Products Exhibition will be held from April 22 to 24, 2027, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin). Under the theme “New Consumption, Sharing Global Food and Wine,” CIFA 2027 is scheduled to occupy approximately 15,000 square metres of exhibition space. The event is expected to bring together government agencies, industry organisations and more than 500 leading enterprises from over 40 countries and regions.
Tens of thousands of imported food and agricultural products will be presented at the exhibition, which is projected to attract more than 10,000 professional visitors for sourcing, business negotiations, industry exchange and partnership development.
In recent years, continued upgrading of China’s consumer market has driven rapid growth in both the diversity and geographical origin of imported food and agricultural products. China has become one of the world’s most important markets for international agri-food trade.
At the same time, Chinese consumers are placing greater emphasis on food safety, health, nutrition, product differentiation and premium quality. These evolving preferences are creating significant opportunities for international food producers, agricultural organisations, brand owners and trade institutions seeking to enter or expand within the Chinese market.
Against this backdrop, CIFA 2027 will capitalise on Tianjin’s strategic position as a major economic centre in northern China, a leading port city and a key distribution hub for imported goods.
By integrating resources from government authorities, industry associations, importers, distributors, wholesalers, professional buyers, e-commerce platforms, retail chains and foodservice operators, the exhibition will establish a comprehensive professional platform encompassing product presentation, brand promotion, trade negotiation, policy interpretation, market access support and international cooperation.
Foreign diplomatic and trade institutions in China, international agri-food organisations, domestic and overseas chambers of commerce, trade associations and leading enterprises will be invited to participate through national pavilions, regional delegations and corporate exhibitions.
The event will facilitate targeted engagement between international producers, exporters and brand owners and Chinese importers, distributors and procurement channels. It will also support overseas enterprises in gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese consumer trends, market access requirements, regulatory frameworks and trade cooperation models, thereby providing an efficient gateway for international food and agricultural products entering the Chinese market.
CIFA 2027 will feature a broad range of specialised exhibition categories covering key segments of the imported food and agricultural products value chain.
Exhibits will include edible agricultural products, meat, aquatic products, eggs, dairy products, apiculture products, grains, edible oils, fruit and vegetables, nuts, wine and spirits, beverages, coffee, tea, frozen desserts, confectionery, preserved fruit, bakery products, biscuits, condiments, health foods, foods for special dietary uses and related supporting products and services.
The exhibition will place particular emphasis on the imported food, meat and aquatic products, wine, spirits and beverages, dairy and apiculture products, confectionery and nuts, bakery products and coffee, fruit and vegetables, grains and edible oils, frozen products and condiments, foodservice ingredients, green food and organic food and geographical indication agricultural products, providing tailored exhibition environments for products from different countries and regions, across multiple product categories and consumption scenarios.
By presenting distinctive international food products, premium agricultural produce and innovative consumer offerings, CIFA 2027 will further strengthen links between global brands and the Chinese market.
The exhibition will also support participating enterprises in expanding across a wide range of distribution channels, including import and distribution networks, retail chains, supermarkets, foodservice supply chains, e-commerce platforms, institutional procurement and group purchasing.
To assist domestic and international enterprises in understanding China’s food import and export administration, market access requirements and food safety regulations, CIFA 2027 will organise a series of high-level conferences, regulatory briefings and business matchmaking activities.
Key events will include the International Food Safety Corridor Conference, briefings on new domestic and international regulations governing agricultural and food products, and one-to-one procurement matchmaking sessions for imported food.
Representatives and specialists from customs, commerce, agriculture, market regulation and other relevant fields will be invited to provide authoritative interpretation and professional insight on a wide range of issues, including:
Regulatory policies and compliance requirements
Market access procedures
Risk management
Product classification
Tariff calculation
Food labelling
Technological innovation
International regulatory cooperation
The exhibition will also establish a Food Safety Education Corridor and other interactive educational areas. Through visual and accessible presentations, these areas will communicate food safety knowledge, legal requirements, import procedures and risk prevention measures.
The initiative is intended to help food-exporting countries, industry organisations and enterprises better understand China’s food safety supervision system and import compliance requirements, while strengthening corporate responsibility for regulatory compliance and food safety.
In addition to product exhibitions and procurement activities, CIFA 2027 will host a series of professional forums, conferences, masterclasses, promotional events and culinary competitions.
Concurrent events include International Alcoholic Beverage Labelling Management Forum, International Dairy Industry Summit, International Apiculture Products Cooperation Forum, International Edible Bird’s Nest Industry Development Forum, Forum on Laws and Regulations Governing Wholegrain Imports and Exports, World Wine Masterclass, Regional Food and Wine Promotion Conferences and Geographical Indication Cuisine Star Chef Challenge. These events will address key topics including industry development trends, consumption upgrading, food safety, brand building, international trade, market expansion and distribution innovation, providing exhibitors, buyers, industry organisations, experts and academic representatives with a professional platform for sharing expertise, exchanging views and identifying new opportunities for cooperation.
Through an integrated format combining exhibition, conference, forum, business matchmaking and experiential activities, CIFA 2027 will enhance exhibition outcomes, improve commercial conversion and support the entry of more high-quality international food and agricultural products into the Chinese market.
Tianjin benefits from a strong combination of port, airport, free trade zone, comprehensive bonded zone and modern cold-chain logistics resources. It serves as an important gateway for imported food distribution and international trade cooperation in northern China.
Supported by the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone, the Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone and other functional areas within the Binhai New Area, Tianjin has established a solid foundation in cross-border trade, imported commodity exhibition and trading, bonded logistics and supply chain services.
Tianjin Port and Tianjin Binhai International Airport form an integrated sea-air logistics network. Combined with intelligent warehousing, cold-chain transportation and efficient regional distribution capabilities, this network provides reliable logistics support for imported meat, aquatic products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables and other temperature-sensitive products.
Tianjin is also strategically positioned to serve Beijing, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, the three northeastern provinces and the wider northern China market, providing direct access to a substantial network of commercial, retail, hospitality, catering and consumer channels. Its strategic location, comprehensive industrial infrastructure and growing consumer demand make Tianjin an important entry point for international food and agricultural enterprises seeking to develop the northern Chinese market.
The professional audience for CIFA 2027 will include international food and agricultural organisations, chambers of commerce, trade associations, foreign institutions in China, trade service providers, producers, exporters, importers, traders, distributors, agents, food processors and e-commerce platforms.
The organiser will also extend targeted invitations to professional procurement organisations and commercial buyers, including major shopping centres, supermarket chains, wholesale markets, hotels, catering groups, Western restaurants, cafés, institutional catering providers, duty-free operators, airlines and transportation service companies.
Through targeted buyer invitations, advance collection of procurement requirements, one-to-one business meetings and dedicated product promotion sessions, the exhibition will improve the accuracy and efficiency of supplier-buyer matching.
With an increasingly international, professional and market-oriented approach, CIFA 2027 will bring together premium global agri-food resources, connect international suppliers with China’s extensive consumer market and create new opportunities for trade and investment, which contributed to the expansion of international agri-food trade, the upgrading of consumer demand and Tianjin’s development as an international consumption centre city.