Applications are now open for Victorian food, beverage, vitamins and dietary supplements companies to exhibit at China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026.
What types of businesses should apply?
Global Victoria encourages applications from export-ready Victorian food, beverage, vitamins and dietary supplements companies that are:
- Preferably travelling in-person, and/or
- Represented by in-market teams or distribution partners.
CIIE delivers the strongest commercial outcomes for companies that already have an export strategy for China. Those with established partnerships and a presence in the market are best placed to follow up leads and convert opportunities, both at the Expo and afterwards.
Please note that places are limited for this trade mission due to space availability.
Why participate in CIIE?
- Strengthen and expand existing commercial relationships — meet with current partners, customers and key industry contacts in one place, while opening conversations with new prospective buyers.
- Build brand visibility and credibility in market — showcase your products to a broad range of Chinese buyers and industry stakeholders as part of a high-profile Victorian presence.
- Create momentum for long-term market growth — use CIIE as a platform to advance commercial discussions, generate new opportunities and build a stronger pipeline for sustained in-market follow-up.
What's included?
Global Victoria will support costs incurred during the program of events at CIIE including:
- Dedicated Exhibition Booth within an approximately 300-square-metre Victorian Pavilion (located in the Food and Agricultural Products Hall)
- Tailored Business Matching Program
- Trade Show Passes for a maximum of two (2) company representatives
- Buyer Introductions following feedback on your export goals
- Participation at multiple networking and other events
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Support from the Global Victoria and Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) trade specialists from across its 5 offices in China (Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing, Beijing, and Hong Kong)
- Comprehensive pre-departure briefing and market insights prior to arriving in-market
What's not included?
It is the participants' responsibility to manage and fund the following:
- Visas
- Airfares
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Public liability insurance
- Meals outside the program events and functions that are not hosted and/or co-supported by the Victorian Government
- Ground transport/s in Shanghai and within China e.g. taxi, Didi, train etc
- Freight – shipment and storage of product samples. Global Victoria will work with you and the delivery partners to make sure your samples arrive as smoothly as possible
Our Terms and Conditions
Familiarise yourself with Global Victoria's Terms and Conditions for participation in our trade mission programs.
Contact us
For further details about the trade mission, please contact ivan.veljkovic@global.vic.gov.au
Please note: This application is for the CIIE 2026 Trade Mission, to be held from 5–10 November 2026. If you wish to participate in Food & Hospitality China (FHC) 2026 (12–14 November 2026), you will need to submit a separate application. Apply for FHC 2026.