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2026-03-01 16:51:56
The 34th East China Import and Export Commodities Fair (ECIF) opened on March 1, 2026, attracting 3,325 domestic and international companies. Held from March 1 to 4, 2026, as China's first major foreign trade exhibition of the new year, the ECIF covers a total exhibition area of 115,000 square meters across 10 halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The fair features four specialized sub-exhibitions: Apparel & Accessories, Textiles & Fabrics, Household Products, and Decorative Gifts, as well as two specialized exhibition areas: Cross-border E-commerce and Overseas Exhibition Area. In terms of participation scale, this year's ECIF has achieved steady growth across all aspects. A total of 5,291 booths have been set up, attracting 3,325 domestic and international companies, including 375 overseas exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. Compared to the previous edition, the total number of booths, exhibitors, and overseas exhibitors increased by 2.88%, 2.31%, and 3.02%, respectively. Regarding buyer invitations, the exhibition has achieved rapid growth for two consecutive editions, and this year's event is expected to attract over 46,000 domestic and international professional buyers, marking a new milestone in both scale and industry influence. This year's East China Fair continues to optimize the structure of participating companies and products, bringing together a number of national high-tech enterprises, specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises, and leading companies in niche markets. Data from the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce shows that among the exhibitors, brand enterprises account for 20%, enterprises with patents account for 19.5%, enterprises applying new materials and processes account for 8.6%, and there are 59 specialized and innovative enterprises. (CCTV News)
