TRADE FAIR PROFILE
Shanghai, China
SIAL Shanghai – Beverage Sourcing and Buyer Guide
SIAL Shanghai
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THE FAIR
A closer look.
SIAL Shanghai is a professional food and beverage trade exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China. Part of the international SIAL network, it connects producers with importers, distributors, retail buyers and foodservice professionals. Beverage buyers can explore non-alcoholic drinks alongside dairy, groceries and specialty food categories, supported by buyer programmes and innovation-focused events.
Non-alcoholic Beverage is an official exhibit category.Match Me offers buyer–supplier introductions.SIAL Innovation highlights developments in food products.A Top Buyer Programme serves eligible purchasing decision-makers.
DATES & LOCATIONS
Published editions
SIAL Shanghai 2027
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Dates shown in Asia/Shanghai
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China
Edition sources3
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18–19 May 2027 09:00–17:00, 20 May 09:00–16:00, SNIEC 2345 Longyang Road, city and country.
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18–20 May 2027, SNIEC Shanghai; upcoming professional F&B show.
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Reaffirms 18–20 May 2027 at SNIEC and discusses the 2027 beverage and sourcing categories.
SIAL Shanghai 2026
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Dates shown in Asia/Shanghai
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China
Edition sources2
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18–19 May 2026 09:00–17:00, 20 May 09:00–16:00, SNIEC venue.
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Official press release displays 11 May 2026 dateline and confirms 18–20 May 2026 and daily visitor hours.
WHO & WHAT TO EXPECT
Sectors & audiences
Exhibition sectors
- Non-alcoholic Beverage
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Dairy
- Baby Food
- Organic & Wellness
- Food
- Meat, Poultry & Cured Meats
- Seafood
- Pulses and grains
- Organic products
- Bakery
- Halal food
- Tutto Pizza Village
- International groceries
- Sweets & Snacks
- Instant food
- Local Specialities
- Packing Processing Delivery
Exhibitor profiles
- Non-alcoholic beverage producers
- Food and grocery manufacturers
- Dairy and wellness-category businesses
- Meat, seafood and agricultural suppliers
- Processing and packaging providers
Visitor profiles
- Beverage importers and distributors
- Supermarket and grocery buyers
- Foodservice and HoReCa procurement
- E-commerce and specialty retailers
- Qualified Top Buyer applicants
USEFUL TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Is SIAL Shanghai the same as SIAL Paris or SIAL Guangzhou?
No. They are distinct events in the SIAL network. Verify the city-specific venue, dates and registration conditions for each exhibition.
Can beverage buyers arrange meetings with suppliers?
SIAL Shanghai offers the Match Me service and a Top Buyer Programme for eligible purchasing professionals. Applications and introductions are subject to organiser conditions and do not guarantee commercial outcomes.
Is registration open for SIAL Shanghai 2027?
The organiser's website stated that 2027 audience registration was temporarily closed when checked on 2 November 2026. Check the official visitor portal again before travel. Dates and visitor hours are separately published.
CHECK THE DETAILS
Official sources
Read what each source supports and when it was checked. For the latest information, consult the organiser.
View profile sources9
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Shanghai event identity, SIAL network, 2027 dates, organisers, highlighted sectors and buyer/innovation programmes.
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Lists 13 sectors including Non-alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Beverage, Organic & Wellness, Bakery and Halal food.
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Visitor sourcing use cases, professional buyers and Match Me matchmaking.
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International buyer segments, exhibitor enquiries and business networking programmes.
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Qualified buyer applications, pre-scheduled meetings and conditional visitor benefits.
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Organiser's buyer-supplier introduction programme for professional sourcing.
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SNIEC venue, address, metro options and published 2027 category areas.
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Innovation showcase within SIAL Shanghai's programming.
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Published dedicated coffee and tea activity within the event programme.