China Xinjiang International Agricultural Expo – Xinjiang Silk Road Smart Agriculture Expo

The 23rd China Xinjiang International Agricultural Expo 2025 was successfully held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center from August 8 to 9. With the theme “Building Modern Large-Scale Agriculture on a Foundation of Science and Technology,” the event was organized by Zhenwei International Exhibition Group and is a branded exhibition approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and certified by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

In terms of scale, this edition covered an exhibition area of 120,000 square meters, setting a new record for the largest scale in its history. Eleven thematic pavilions were established, along with a 1,000-mu field demonstration base operated by the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The expo brought together over 2,500 enterprises spanning the entire agricultural value chain, including more than ten Fortune Global 500 companies, over twenty listed firms, and more than fifty international enterprises from Israel, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway, Russia, and other countries, collectively showcasing nearly 50,000 cutting-edge technological products. Over the two-day event, more than 120,000 professional visitors attended, including purchasing entities from all 14 divisions and 174 regimental farms across Xinjiang and the Production and Construction Corps, as well as over 30,000 large-scale growers and more than 10,000 agricultural cooperatives.

The exhibitor lineup exhibited characteristics of leadership and internationalization. In the fertilizer sector, leading companies such as Guizhou Xiyang, Guizhou Chuanheng, Hongda Shares, SDIC Lop Nur, and Wuzhoufeng were all present. In smart agriculture, Zhongzhitian Agricultural Technology showcased high-standard farmland solutions and related products; according to the company’s chairman, Gao Yuan, its offerings have reached Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Kazakhstan, achieving a 200% growth rate. Shanghai Huace Navigation presented its independently developed long-endurance multirotor drones, capable of carrying multispectral and hyperspectral sensors for soil moisture and pest‑disease monitoring, as well as precise water‑use analysis. Fujian Tiancheng Baode Intelligent Technology unveiled a smart agriculture cloud platform, the first water‑source pumping station system, and an intelligent field valve‑control system; according to the company’s director of marketing channels, these innovations can reduce water consumption by up to 40%, cut fertilizer use by 30%–50%, and increase wheat yields by 24.3% per mu. In the field of water‑saving irrigation, exhibitors included Dayu Water Saving, Tianye Water Saving, Xinjiang Lvsai, and Donghong Pipe Industry; in the seed sector, Denghai Seed, Hunan Xiangyan, Shandong Taifan, and Jingyan Yinong Seed made their appearances. The expo also attracted research institutes such as the Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, which showcased their latest breakthroughs.

A rich array of concurrent events. Alongside the main exhibition, the event hosted high‑level forums including the China (Northwest Region) High‑Standard Farmland Construction Conference, the Silk Road Smart Agriculture and Seed Industry Innovation Symposium, the Silk Road Plant Protection and Green Pest Control Technology Development Forum, the Silk Road Facility Agriculture Industry Technology Development Forum, the Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation Technology Development Forum, and the Xinjiang Water‑Conservation Technology Innovation Forum. Additionally, the expo introduced the innovative “August 8 Zhenwei Agri‑Supplies Procurement Festival,” under which participating organizations that place purchase orders during the event are eligible to enter a draw for cash red envelopes ranging from 500 to 3,000 yuan.

Strong responses from exhibitors and industry stakeholders. Jia Yueqian, General Manager of Xinjiang Nuowei Shi Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., stated, “Xinjiang boasts vast arable land and a diverse range of crops, offering tremendous potential for businesses.” The company anticipates sales of 200 million yuan in 2025 and plans to build another factory in southern Xinjiang. Fan Yanfang, Sales Director of Shandong SiPuWo Bioengineering Co., Ltd., remarked, “This expo has generated nearly 2 million yuan in orders, bolstering our confidence in the Xinjiang market,” adding that the company intends to establish a manufacturing facility there in the near future. Attendees agreed that, as the premier agricultural exhibition along the Silk Road, the Xinjiang Agricultural Expo has become a strategic platform for companies to showcase their products, connect with customers, gain insights into emerging trends, and expand into Central Asian and Northwest Chinese markets.