Established in 1998 in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., is China’s first joint venture exhibition company between Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Ltd and UBM Asia (now Informa Plc.),.
Hosting over 70 international events annually across 1.886 million square meters of exhibition space, it facilitates trade opportunities for 1.414 million global buyers. Since 2006, the company has ventured into online business, establishing a robust digital platform comprising 16 B2B websites (both Chinese and English), 7 sourcing mini-programs, and 3 APPs. IM Sinoexpo enters the Digital 5.0 era, focusing on developing new quality productivity and achieving sustainable growth.
The total number of employees is nearly 600.
Headquartered in Shanghai, IM Sinoexpo consists of
-Three Wholly owned subsidiaries
- Shanghai IM Sinoexpo Digital Services Co., Ltd
- China International Exhibitions Ltd.
- Shenzhen Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
-Two Branches in Beijing & Guangzhou
-Four Joint venture companies
- Guzhen Lighting Expo Co., Ltd.
- Guangzhou Sinobake International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
- MCW Expo (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Zhengzhou Bohua Frozen Cube Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Our Mission Be the Best
“To Bring the best outcome to our clients like Exhibitors and Buyers, we must keep our shows and online platforms ahead of the line in terms of scale, quality and industry leading by continuous innovations and transformations, which makes IM Sinoexpo a top organization”
1,886,000 ㎡
Total Rental Space
70+
Number of Annual Exhibitions
1,414,000
Visitors
20,521
Domestic Exhibitors
565+
Conferences & Forums
200+
Online Activities
10+
Online Trade Shows
3,999
Business Match-makings
16
B2B Websites (CN & EN)
124M
SPU
5.27M
Annual PVs
115,683
Inquiries
Subsidiaries
Shanghai IM Sinoexpo Digital Services Co., Ltd
As a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai IM Sinoexpo Digital Services Co., Ltd is handling online business and internet service of IM Sinoexpo.
China International Exhibitions Ltd., (CIE)
CIE is a Shanghai member of the ALLWORLD Exhibitions Alliance Ltd., which joined UBM Asia in December 2016. CIE is responsible for trade only exhibitions in China, where it ran its first exhibition in 1982 and has since organized over 70 events. Its unrivalled experience of more than 30 years in the Chinese exhibition industry has equipped the company and staff with skills and contacts to help companies market their products in the ever evolving China market.
High quality has always been the symbol of China International Convention & Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. The quality of exhibitions, the quality of exhibitors and the quality of visitors, especially the high quality of our services, help many enterprises to explore the Chinese market. CIE operated show brands like FHC, Propak and Prowine China.
Shenzhen Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Sinoexpo , IM Sinoexpo’s first wholly-owned subsidiary in South China, was registered and established in Shenzhen in March 2026. By building a local team and implementing localized operations, the company enhances service efficiency and market responsiveness, deeply connects with Shenzhen’s positioning as a hub for multi-industry integration and trade in the Greater Bay Area, and facilitates synergy among enterprises in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta, and Greater Bay Area to explore Southeast Asian markets.
Branches
Beijing Branch Office was established on February 25, 2003. It is a professional service (consultation/accounting/law/translation, etc.) industry company in Beijing. With the core value of “focus, dedication and service”, the company hopes to provide high-quality service through our professional level and unremitting efforts.
Guangzhou Branch, is affiliated to Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., a professional company by operating trade shows/events/online B2B platforms in China. With the support of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Guangzhou Council (CCPIT Guangzhou) and Guangzhou Chain Operations Association, relying on rich experience in industry practice, the three parties jointly organized the “Guangzhou International Food & Ingredient Fair, Expo Food Guangzhou, World Rice Summit, Expo Franchising Guangzhou, Catering Design Decoration Expo”.
JV Companies
Guzhen Lighting Expo Co., Ltd. is a joint venture by Zhongshan Guzhen People’s Government and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co. Ltd.
It undertakes the UFI-certified China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair. Joining hands with Guzhen’s other seven Lighting Mega-malls, it creates an international event with exhibition area of more than 1.5 million square meters. The fair is held twice a year and covers the whole lighting industry chain. “www.Denggle.com” is the professional B2B trade website the fair build for exhibitors and buyers to provide a high-quality and efficient communication platform.
Founded in May, 2020, Guangzhou Bohong is the joint venture by IM Sinoexpo and Beijing Boman. It operates the annual China Bakery Exhibition, related forums and events under the guidance of All-China Bakery Association (ACBA).
