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China Fish 2026 Post-Show Report: 707 Exhibitors, 1,909 Traders, and a February 2027 Date
The organizer of China Fish has published the official post-show report for the 32nd edition, held earlier this year in Beijing. The document provides the most complete public dataset on the world’s largest dedicated fishing tackle trade show — and confirms the dates for the 2027 edition: February 17-19, 2027, back in Beijing.
The Numbers
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total exhibitors | 707 (689 domestic, 15 overseas, 2 media) |
| First-time exhibitors | 112 |
| Professional traders | 1,909 |
| Countries & regions | 99 |
| First-time traders | 503 |
| Exhibiting area | 40,000 m² |
Buyer composition: 1,150 overseas traders from 584 companies, plus 759 domestic traders from 335 companies across 18 Chinese provinces.
Where Buyers Came From
Asia led with 471 registered traders from 36 countries and regions, followed by Europe (400 traders, 30 countries), Africa (92 traders, 17 countries), North America (88 traders), Oceania (61 traders), and South America (38 traders). The top ten source countries were Russia, South Korea, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Turkey, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand.
Exhibitor Mix by Category
Tackle accessories topped the exhibitor breakdown with 165 companies, followed by lures (145), rods (141), reels (86), lines (79), hooks (59), outdoor sports (59), ice fishing (56), bags (50), and fishing apparel (45). Fly fishing, nets, saltwater accessories, electronics, combos, waders, floats, knives, and lights round out the floor.
Buyer Sentiment
- 78% were satisfied with their experience
- 89% were happy with the quality of exhibitors
- 77% were happy with the number of exhibitors
- 99% found their target products or completed their tasks
- Top reasons for attending: discovering new products (90.6%), creating and strengthening relationships (57%), understanding new trends (52%), and visiting factories (42.6%)
Exhibitor Perspective
Exhibitors reported strong results: 65% were satisfied with their experience, 60% received potential orders on site, 76% said they would return for China Fish 2027, and 85% rated buyer quality as satisfactory or above. Their top five reasons for attending: securing orders, generating leads, maintaining customer relationships, enhancing corporate image, and finding agents.
Best Product Showcase
The Best Product Showcase awards drew 169 companies (164 domestic, 5 overseas) entering 285 products across 22 categories, voted on by 600+ overseas buyers on site. Winners included Weihai E-win Fishing Tackle, Ningbo Haibao Fishing Tackle, Cixi Dongshang, Poyang Sike Fishhook, Jieshou Catking, Jinhua Lucky ET, Hangzhou Fufan Industry, Quanzhou Juyang, Yantai Sanyo Plastic Products, Hebei Aiqiao Luggage, Jiaxing Scientific Outdoor, Yangjiang Dingxing, Xiamen Ufavor, The Art of Tools Suzhou, Qingdao Leichi, Shifengda Technology (Shenzhen), and Guangdong Boatman Electronics.
Practical Notes for 2027
The show runs at the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center, with organizer-negotiated hotel rates at properties including Crowne Plaza Beijing International Airport, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, and Fairfield by Marriott — all with complimentary show shuttles. International buyers get early badge pickup in hotel lobbies, interpreter services, and a dedicated visitor lounge.
Registration for China Fish 2027 is already open on the China Fish All-in-One Platform (www.chinafishshow.org), and the official exhibitor preview goes live in late September 2026. For a sourcing trip, that preview window — roughly seven months before the show — is when the first reliable exhibitor intelligence becomes available.
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