China Dairy Industry Conference – China Dairy Expo

Dairy Cattle Farming: Forage and Feed: grass powder, grass pellets, forage crops, forage seeds, feed raw materials, feed additives, premixes, concentrates, specialty feeds, and value-added processed products; feed processing machinery, equipment, and spare parts; feed technology; and feed quality‑testing instruments. Health and Wellness: veterinary medicines, vaccines, animal health products, and related biologics; disinfectants, anti‑inflammatory agents, disease‑prevention and treatment devices, and diagnostic reagents; veterinary instruments, as well as packaging machinery, equipment, and materials used in the production and processing of veterinary drugs. Dairy Cattle Rearing and Nutrition: dairy cattle management techniques, ration formulation technologies, formulation software, and herd‑management software. Dairy Cattle Breeding: frozen semen, embryos, reproductive technologies, and related equipment.

Equipment and Machinery: Forage (silage) harvesters, balers, bale openers, and other mechanical equipment; feed grinders, mixers, and premixers; TMR wagons, feed spreaders, feed dispensers, and associated feed‑handling systems; milking machines, milk storage tanks, and other specialized equipment; manure‑suction vehicles, manure scrapers, and other cleaning equipment; temperature‑control and environmental‑control systems, along with other auxiliary machinery. (Copyright of this content belongs to Juzhan. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.)

Ranch Construction: Ranch design, construction, livestock‑handling equipment, and ranch‑management consulting; turnkey projects, eco‑ranches integrating crop and livestock production, clean‑energy solutions, and other innovative technologies; facilities and equipment supporting various functional zones, including living areas, production areas, feed storage areas, and manure‑treatment zones.

Packaging Materials and Equipment: Packaging raw materials such as paper and cardboard; consumables like printing ink and strapping tape; sterile packaging, refrigerated packaging, and other packaged products.

Dairy Processing: Processing equipment including separators and homogenizers; packaging machinery such as filling machines and distribution systems; anti‑counterfeiting labels and other cutting‑edge technological products.

Logistics and Transportation Equipment: Refrigeration units and temperature‑control devices; transport vehicles and milk tankers; fluid‑handling equipment such as piping, valves, and steel pipe pumps; as well as ancillary devices like forklifts and GPS trackers.

Consumer and Trade Services: Dairy enterprises, suppliers, distributors, agents, import‑export trading companies, supermarkets, retail outlets, and online retailers.

Premium Dairy Products: Domestic and international low‑temperature milk, UHT milk, yogurt, school‑milk programs, organic milk, functional milks, specialty milks, and other liquid dairy products; powdered milk, cheese, cream, whey, condensed milk, and other dry dairy products; as well as derived products such as milk tablets, ice cream, dairy beverages, lactic‑acid‑bacteria drinks, and protein powders. The China Dairy Industry D20 Product Showcase Area.

Comprehensive Dairy Services: Traditional media services via television, radio, newspapers, periodicals, and the internet; multimedia information services through satellite, handheld devices, and instant messaging; advisory and training services, financial lending, venture capital, insurance, certification bodies, brand marketing, and other related offerings; plus new‑type services such as software development, hardware support, technological applications, and project collaborations.

The 16th China Dairy Industry Conference, the D20 Forum, and the China Dairy Exhibition for 2025 were successfully held from July 13 to 15, 2025, at the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center. Hosted by the China Dairy Industry Association, this year’s event was centered around the theme “Quality and Brand: Steadfastness in Progress; Cooperation and Win-Win: Choices Amidst Change,” making it a premier annual gathering for the Chinese dairy sector.  

In terms of scale, the exhibition spanned 100,000 square meters, bringing together over 500 exhibitors from around the globe, attracting more than 60,000 professional visitors. The event was attended by six vice-ministerial-level leaders, two academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, eight heads of national industry associations, and over 1,300 executives from dairy and related enterprises, with total attendance exceeding 6,000 participants.  Among the exhibitors were leading D20 companies such as Yili, Mengniu, Bright Dairy, Junlebao, Feihe, and Wandashan, alongside benchmark dairy farms like Youran Pastures and Modern Dairy. Additionally, major dairy-producing countries—including the United States, the Netherlands, and New Zealand—participated through national pavilions.  

This edition of the exhibition featured numerous highlights, with the release of key policy documents and high‑level forums serving as central attractions. During the conference, several authoritative industry documents were unveiled, including the “China Dairy Quality Report (2025),” the “China Dairy Advancement 2030,” and the “Xiamen Initiative for Strengthening the Upstream Sector and Solidifying Foundations among Chinese Dairy Enterprises.” In addition, the “Joint Development Plan for Dairy Consumption Scenarios” was launched.   According to the “China Dairy Quality Report (2025),” China’s milk production surpassed 40 million tons in 2024, reaching 40.794 million tons—an increase of 32.7% compared to 2018—and its self-sufficiency rate rose to 72.8%. Meanwhile, the proportion of large-scale farming reached 78%, Holstein cow milk yields climbed to 9.9 tons per cow, and the pass rate for raw milk sampling has remained above 99.9% for many years.   The “China Dairy Advancement 2030” sets forth a vision for achieving significant progress in high‑quality development by 2030, elevating the overall modernization of the dairy industry and ensuring that production capacity, industrial quality, food safety standards, and competitive strength all rank among the world’s leading levels.  

A rich array of concurrent events created a high‑end platform for industry dialogue. Throughout the exhibition, 21 specialized conferences were held, including the 2025 China Dairy Industry Strategic Development Symposium and the 2025 China Cheese Industry Development Summit, comprehensively addressing critical topics across the dairy value chain, such as processing technologies, farm management, and market trends.   Liu Chunxi of Yili Group emphasized building capabilities across the entire supply chain; Li Pengcheng of Mengniu Group highlighted how AI technologies are driving transformative change; Huang Liming of Bright Dairy proposed a science‑and‑technology‑driven path toward high‑quality growth; and Wei Lihua of Junlebao focused on evolving consumer demand—all exploring pathways for industry transformation and upgrading from distinct perspectives.   Academician Shen Jianzhong of the Chinese Academy of Engineering noted in his report that, between 2018 and 2024, China’s dairy cattle industry achieved remarkable growth, with specialty dairy products reaching an annual output of 820,000 tons and an average annual growth rate of 18%, establishing itself as a new engine of expansion.  

The professional visitor base was exceptionally strong, underscoring the high quality of buyer engagement. The exhibition drew dairy enterprises, livestock farms, research institutions, and industry experts from across the country, with representatives from over 400 medium‑ and large‑scale farms registering specifically to attend.   Exhibiting companies widely reported that the quality of professional visitors was high, with clear purchasing intentions, resulting in highly effective on‑site business matchmaking. Media coverage totaled over 6,000 articles, with cumulative online reach exceeding 100 million impressions, and live broadcasts on the Xinhua News Agency app garnering nearly 4.1 million views, generating substantial public attention.  

The 17th China Dairy Industry Conference and the 2026 China Dairy Exhibition are scheduled to take place from July 8 to 10, 2026, at the Nanchang Greenland International Expo Center. With an anticipated exhibition area of 100,000 square meters, 600 exhibiting companies, and over 60,000 professional visitors, the event is expected to continue providing an efficient platform for exchange and collaboration within the Chinese dairy industry.