General Info
Thursday 10 May 2007 to Saturday 12 May 2007
Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC)
Shanghai, China
The Chinese market's appetite continues to grow.
SIAL China has confirmed its position as the leading trade show for professionals of the food and beverage industry in China. Spanning all sectors of activities, no other specialized trade exhibition has even brought together as many participating countries to China (+ 32% between 2004 and 2005) and gathered such an important number of exhibitors (+46%).
Don't miss your next appointment with business in China! For SIAL China 2007, 30,000 sqm of exhibit space will be devoted entirely to food and beverages.
SIAL China 2006 welcomed 55 countries with 56 exhibiting groups. Exhibitors and collective pavilions from 63 countries are expected on SIAL China 2007.
Chinese food manufacturers and importers will be attending SIAL China 2007 creating a unique platform for business opportunities in imports and exports!
SIAL China 2007 will also be the meeting point for international visitors who will meet their clients and seek new partnerships. With a far reaching impact on Asia Pacific region, SIAL China 2007 will welcome buyer delegations from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other major China trade partners!
China's largest and leading international exhibition for the food and beverage trade:
At its seventh edition, SIAL China reached an even higher breaking record level: well over 900 exhibitors coming from all over the world displayed their food, beverage, wine and spirits products, over 29,000 sqm of exhibit area, a 30% increase from 2005.
55 participating countries, with 63 national and regional pavilions, showcased their products on SIAL China. The six biggest exhibitors were Italy, France, Shandong, Spain, Spain,the USA, and Australia.
SIAL China has a far reaching impact, spanning Asia with an exceptional participation of overseas visitors amounting to 3.078 out of the 20.571 trade visitors.
Over 260 journalists, including 20 from overseas, most of whom came from Asia and Europe, were present to attest the show's growing international reputation.
SIAL China's mass retailer partners Metro and Carrefour made it possible to organize on site more than 400 dedicated business meetings, with an emphasized focus on the quality of both the producers and the mutual discussions.
OlivAsia, the continents single olive oil competition, took place for the second time. More than 70 products from 9 countries were tasted by a professional and independent jury, rewarding finally nine winners in three categories.
The classical China Wine & Spirits Competition witnessed 500 participants from 14 countries enabling its participants to market their products with distinguishable medals granted by a professional jury.
Not the less remarkable was the Trends & Innovation Area that featured the latest trends in consumption patterns according to the five continents and the exhibitors' most innovative products.
China opens up!
Since joining the WTO late in 2001, China has opened the gates to its enormous market.
Food & beverage consumption and imports are increasing faster and faster.
This is particularly true since April 6th 2005, when China abolished the import-export licence system, which used to slow down trade exchanges and cause outrageous extra-costs for both exporters and consumers. By the end of 2005, anyone (national / foreign companies / persons; trade intermediaries / retailers / end users,...) will be allowed to start an import-export activity in China, with no need to get an official licence whatsoever.
Another consequence of China's integration into WTO is the phased cutting back on import duties. For example, taxes on wine imports in China have already gone down from 40% to 11% over the last 2 years.
Such a sudden opening of the Chinese market has boosted the role of Shanghai as the major commercial platform in Asia, at the expense of Hong Kong and, to a lesser extent, of Singapore.
China: exceptional growth, a giant market!
China continues to modernize at an even quicker pace than before. With an approximate annual growth rate of 9%, its economy is booming. Needs are substantial and so are opportunities.
Population: 1.3 billion inhabitants, i.e. 20.7% of the total world population.
GDP: China's GDP ranks 6th in the world (2nd in terms of purchasing power parity). Experts estimate that as of 2004/2005, China could surpass both the UK and France.
DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENT: USD 53.5 billion invested in 2004, which places China 2nd in the world after the USA.
Foreign trade in 2004 (+37%/2003): USD 850 billion
Exports in 2004: USD 438 billions (+35%/2003)
Imports in 2004: USD 413 billions (+40%/2003)
Number of foreign invested companies in China: 208,056
Number of overseas visitors in 2004: 13,4 million
Chinese food consumption
Chinese spend on average 38% of their annual income on food and beverages.
• Meat: 8,500 thousand tons/year
• Vegetables: 40,000 thousand tons/year
• Fruit: 12,609 thousand tons/year
• Alcohol: 2,884 thousand tons/year
The SNIEC: an ultramodern exhibition centre!
Since 2003, SIAL China has been held in Shanghai's most modern and international exhibition centre, SNIEC (Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre). Located in Pudong, Shanghai's new business district, SNIEC is easily accessible, being close to Shanghai's international airport, with a high-speed subway link to the city centre. SNIEC's infrastructure is both modern and practical, and provides both visitors and exhibitors with ideal working conditions.