Exhibition Information
Exhibition Introduction
The Exhibition Value of the Shanghai Bamboo Expo (CBIE)
- Asia’s largest and most professional brand‑driven trade show in the bamboo industry. Organized under the authoritative auspices of the Chinese Forestry Society, since its inception in 2016, the event has grown through seven editions to become a renowned, specialized platform for the bamboo sector in Asia. As a premier gathering that showcases cutting‑edge innovations and fosters connections across the entire value chain, the Shanghai Bamboo Expo has, over eight years, remained committed to serving the industry. Through exhibition displays, the Bamboo Industry Development Forum, the Bamboo Gala, interactive award ceremonies, and other program components, it fully leverages its role as a dynamic marketplace, driving business matchmaking, trend dissemination, channel expansion, and promotional outreach—thereby nurturing a new ecosystem for the bamboo industry and unlocking fresh momentum for its growth.
- Comprehensive coverage of the entire industry chain, with eight thematic zones presenting a holistic view. Exhibits span the full spectrum of the bamboo value chain, including bamboo architecture (bamboo villas, houses, and wrapped‑bamboo materials), bamboo décor (custom whole‑bamboo furniture, bamboo panels, bamboo curtains), bamboo flooring (landscape, heavy‑duty, and outdoor options), everyday bamboo products (kitchenware, tea sets, tableware), bamboo furniture, handicrafts, bamboo charcoal, food products, tourism‑related offerings, and processing equipment. From raw materials to finished goods, from traditional craftsmanship to smart manufacturing technologies, the expo comprehensively highlights state‑of‑the‑art innovations and breakthroughs at every stage of production and commercialization.
- Gathering eight major national industry delegations to create synergistic cluster effects. Based in Shanghai yet radiating global trade advantages, the 2025 edition brings together leading brands from across the sector and assembles eight prominent national pavilions—the Qingyuan, Anji, Zixi, Xingwen, Ningbo, Fuyang, Hunan, and Yifeng delegations—each showcasing premium, origin‑sourced products and making a powerful impact on China’s high‑quality bamboo industry development. This concentrated cluster‑exhibition model provides exhibitors with an invaluable platform for deep collaboration with upstream and downstream partners, fostering joint innovation and strategic synergy.
- High‑level forums and academic symposiums deliver authoritative insights, steering the “bamboo‑for‑plastic” industry agenda. Concurrent with the expo, the “China (Shanghai) International Bamboo Industry Development Forum” and the “Bamboo‑for‑Plastic” Symposium on Industrial Innovation and Rural Revitalization will be held, featuring invited keynote speeches by distinguished experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from bamboo‑producing regions. These events focus on setting new goals and redefining the positioning of China’s “bamboo‑for‑plastic” initiative, strengthening technological R&D, and refining production standards. By bringing together industry leaders, the forums offer practical solutions, providing exhibitors with strategic guidance to align with policy directions, anticipate market trends, and connect with academia, research institutions, and industry stakeholders.
- Precision‑driven business matchmaking and an end‑to‑end digital platform empower enterprises to expand both domestic and international markets. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 36,570 professional visitors, including international attendees from more than 30 countries and regions such as Singapore, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Russia, Italy, India, the United States, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, and Malaysia. Transforming from a purely B2B offline marketplace into a dual‑circulation platform integrating export and domestic sales, the expo also combines online and offline channels. An official mini‑program enables exhibitors to showcase their products online year-round, while buyers can access real‑time information about companies and initiate negotiations at any time, breaking geographical and temporal barriers and expanding trade horizons.






