International focus

International focus

With exhibition space already sold out, Pet Fair Asia 2026 is set to reaffirm its position as one of Asia’s leading pet industry platform.

Taking place in Shanghai from 19 to 23 August 2026, the show will occupy 320,000 sqm and host 2,600 exhibitors, making it the largest edition to date.

Last year, the event welcomed more than 130,000 B2B visitors from over 90 countries. The online international visitor and hosted buyer registration for this year has also reached record levels, pointing to the most international edition in the show’s history. The growing global reach makes Pet Fair Asia a key gateway to the expanding Chinese and Asian pet markets and an important meeting point for the industry in the region.

A major new feature for 2026 will be the Vip B2B Day, an invitation-only opening day designed to create a more focused business environment. This new initiative will bring together selected Chinese importers, distributors, wholesalers, media and industry influencers for high-level networking, while international visitors will continue to enjoy full access throughout the trade days.

The show’s international profile continues to expand with new pavilions from Canada and Thailand, joining returning pavilions from New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), the United States and Poland. All pavilions and leading international brands will be showcased in the dedicated Global Premier Hall, maximizing visibility among Chinese and Asian buyers.

Sustainability will also take centre stage with the launch of EcoPaws Asia, developed in cooperation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This new program will feature sustainability-certified exhibitors, a curated sustainability showcase area, and targeted business matching.

The co-located Pet Fair Supply continues its rapid expansion, adding two additional halls to reach a total exhibition area of 70,000 sqm. The event will bring together more than 900 exhibitors representing the entire pet industry supply chain, including ingredients, manufacturing equipment, packaging, smart factory solutions, and OEM services.

Alongside its strong core sectors, Pet Fair Asia will continue to spotlight fast-growing segments and trends, with dedicated halls and activities such as Human-Pet Ideal Home, Cat’s Wonderland, Pet Fashion Week, Genius Hub (smart technologies), Start-up Zone, and more.

For importers and distributors in the industry, Pet Fair Asia remains a must visit event, serving as Asia’s premier…