The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo will be held from April 13th to 18th in Haikou, Hainan Province. According to relevant officials, this year's expo will feature more than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions, with international exhibits accounting for 65%—a 20% increase compared to last year. Reportedly, this is the first Consumer Expo to be held after the official launch of full-scale customs closure operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port, with the main venue continuing to be at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center.
On the 30th, China's State Council Information Office held a press conference regarding the expo. Sheng Qiuping, Vice Minister of Commerce, pointed out that this Consumer Expo will focus on new types of consumption such as green, healthy, digital, and smart trends, and will showcase advanced technological products including intelligent connected vehicles, smart home products, and AI glasses. Canada, the guest of honor, will set up a 400-square-meter national pavilion and organize nearly 40 Canadian enterprises to participate. Switzerland, Czech Republic, Ireland, and another 12 countries and regions will also organize official delegations to exhibit.
Bateer, Member of the Standing Committee and Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province, stated that this year's Consumer Expo revolves around the theme of exporting to China, gathering consumer boutique pavilions from 22 countries and regions. The number of exhibiting delegations from countries and regions has reached a record high.
Lu Min, Director of the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau, mentioned that during the expo, Hainan will launch the "Expo Enjoy Duty-Free Shopping" event, organizing duty-free business operators on the island to issue coupons. Meanwhile, the 17th Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race and the 2026 National Wushu Taolu Championship, among other events, will also be held.
He expects the number of professional buyers attending this expo to reach 65,000, a 10% increase over the previous edition. Dozens of China's leading e-commerce platforms—including Taobao, JD.com, Douyin, and Vipshop—will organize cross-border e-commerce businesses and professional buyers to attend the event.