What is the best CHINA PRINT exhibition in 2025?

Planning your 2025 exhibition schedule already? It’s tough sorting through the options. Missing the key print show wastes valuable time and resources, let me help you focus.

For the printing and packaging industry, PRINT CHINA 2025 is widely considered the most important and comprehensive exhibition in China for that year. It’s known for its scale, international reach, and focus specifically on print technology, making it the "best" for professionals in our field.

Navigating the world of trade shows can feel overwhelming. There are so many claims about size and importance. But understanding the specifics helps you make the best decision for your business needs. Let’s break down some common questions to get a clearer picture of the Chinese exhibition landscape, especially for those of us in the printing and packaging sectors. Knowing these details ensures you invest your time and travel budget wisely.

Which is the biggest exhibition in China?

Feeling lost trying to find the truly "biggest" show in China? Attending a massive event that doesn’t match your industry focus is a frustrating waste. Let’s clarify what "biggest" means.

The China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair held in Guangzhou, is generally the largest trade fair in China by overall size and scope. It covers a vast range of industries across multiple phases, attracting huge numbers of exhibitors and buyers globally.

Understanding "Biggest" vs. "Best"

When we talk about the "biggest" exhibition, it’s important to know what that measures. The Canton Fair is enormous, covering almost everything you can imagine being manufactured. It happens twice a year and is split into phases.

However, for someone in the printing or packaging industry, like many of my clients and myself at Kylin Machinery, "biggest" overall doesn’t mean "best" for our specific needs. We need focused events.

While the Canton Fair is impressive in scale, you’d spend days sifting through unrelated products. Shows like PRINT CHINA concentrate the right audience and exhibitors in one place. If you’re looking for advanced post-press equipment, like the robotic spotters or hybrid machines we specialize in at Kylin, a dedicated print show is far more efficient. It connects you directly with relevant technology and suppliers.

Where is Print China 2025?

Okay, you know PRINT CHINA is the target show, but where exactly do you need to book your flight and hotel? Showing up in the wrong city is a travel nightmare. Let me give you the exact location.

PRINT CHINA 2025 is scheduled to be held at China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), Beijing. This is a major exhibition venue well-suited for large-scale international events.

Why Dongguan Matters

Dongguan might not be as internationally famous as Shanghai or Beijing, but for manufacturing, it’s a powerhouse. Its location in the Pearl River Delta is strategic.

• Manufacturing Hub: Dongguan is packed with factories, including many involved in electronics, plastics, and, importantly for us, printing and packaging. This means the supply chain and potential partners are right there. My own company, Kylin Machinery, is located in Dongguan – it’s a dynamic environment for our industry.
• Accessibility: It’s conveniently located near major transportation hubs. You can easily fly into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) or Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX), both are relatively close. Hong Kong is also accessible via train or ferry.
• Venue: The Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center is a large, modern facility designed to handle massive shows like PRINT CHINA. I’ve attended events there myself, and it’s well-equipped.

Knowing the location is Dongguan helps immensely with planning. It’s not just about booking travel; it’s understanding you’ll be in the heart of a key industrial region, perfect for sourcing, networking, and seeing technology like ours in action. We often arrange factory visits for clients attending shows in Dongguan, as it’s so convenient.

What is the biggest food exhibition in China?

Thinking about food packaging might lead you to food industry shows. But attending a food expo hoping to find packaging machinery can be misleading. Let’s identify the main food show.

SIAL China, typically held in Shanghai, is widely recognized as the largest and most influential food and beverage exhibition in China. It attracts a vast number of international and domestic exhibitors showcasing food products, ingredients, and related services.

Connecting Food Products to Packaging Tech

SIAL China is fantastic if you’re trading in food products themselves – meats, dairy, snacks, drinks, and so on. It’s the place to see the latest food trends and find suppliers or distributors for edible goods.

However, if your interest is in the packaging of those food products, especially the machinery used to create sophisticated boxes or containers, a food show isn’t the primary venue.

• Food Show Focus: Product ingredients, taste profiles, food distribution, retail trends.
• Print/Packaging Show Focus: Printing presses, die-cutters, laminators, box making machines (like rigid boxes, round boxes, collapsible boxes), finishing equipment.

Many food companies need high-quality, innovative packaging. Think luxury chocolate boxes, sturdy gift boxes for gourmet foods, or intricately designed containers. These often require specialized post-press machinery. While you might see finished packaging examples at SIAL, the machines that make them are typically showcased at print and packaging exhibitions like PRINT CHINA. Businesses looking for solutions like Kylin Machinery’s automated rigid box lines or book cover machines to serve the food industry’s packaging needs would find them at PRINT CHINA, not SIAL.

What is the name of the China exhibition?

Using a vague term like "the China exhibition" causes confusion. There are many significant shows, so being specific is key to finding the right one. Let’s name the important players in our field.

There isn’t one single "China exhibition." Key names in the printing and packaging sector include PRINT CHINA (held in Dongguan, alternating years), All in Print China (held in Shanghai, alternating years), and shows like Sino-Pack/PACKINNO (often in Guangzhou).

Navigating the Key Industry Shows

Understanding the main events helps you plan effectively, especially since the two biggest print shows alternate.

• PRINT CHINA: Held every four years in Dongguan. Known for its massive scale and international participation, covering all aspects of printing technology. 2025 is a PRINT CHINA year.
• All in Print China: Held every two years (usually) in Shanghai, alternating with PRINT CHINA as the major national print show for that year. Also very comprehensive, with a strong international presence.
• Sino-Pack / PACKINNO: Held annually in Guangzhou. Focuses more broadly on packaging machinery and materials, including food packaging, logistics packaging, etc. It overlaps with print but has a wider packaging scope.

Here’s a quick comparison:

(*Frequency can sometimes vary based on global schedules)

For businesses like mine at Kylin Machinery, focused on specialized post-press equipment like rigid box makers and hard cover solutions, PRINT CHINA and All in Print China are the prime venues. This is where customers looking for high-tech, efficient solutions to pain points like quality control, speed, and automation come to find suppliers. Knowing the names and cycles of these key shows is crucial for effective planning.

Conclusion

So, the key takeaway? PRINT CHINA 2025 in Beijing stands out as the premier event for the printing industry that year. Remember to choose shows relevant to your specific needs!

I’m Jacob from Kylin Machinery (www.kylinmachines.com). We specialize in high-technology post-press equipment like Robotic Spotters and Hybrid machines for rigid boxes and hard book covers, manufactured right here in Dongguan, China since 2003. If you’re visiting PRINT CHINA 2025 or exploring advanced packaging solutions, feel free to connect. We understand the challenges of quality, efficiency, and staying competitive, and we provide reliable B2B wholesale solutions globally.