Sep 25th 2025

Top Chinese Brands Arrive in Sydney–

The 2nd China Commodity Fair Australia Opens Soon!

The second edition of the China Commodity Fair Australia opens its doors at the Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) on September 25, 2025, running through to September 27. Standing as the largest specialised exhibition for Chinese consumer products in Australia, this year’s event spans over 5,000 square metres and features nearly 200 enterprises from Chinese provinces and cities, including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai, Hunan, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Anhui, Jilin and Xizang. The core products encompass housewares, household appliances and consumer electronics, gardening supplies, outdoor sports equipment, gifts and stationery, and baby products.

On the morning of September 25th, the opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the expo will be held at ICC Sydney. Xiao Qian, Ambassador of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Australia, will deliver a congratulatory message for the event.

Ye Wei, Counselor-rank Consul for Economic and Commercial Affairs of Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney, will read out the letter on site. Distinguished guests attending the ceremony and touring the expo include: Deng Bo, Deputy Director General of Trade Development Bureau of Ministry of Commerce, PRC; The Honorable Andrew Robb AO, former Australian Minister for Trade and Investment; DEZHEN, Deputy Director General of Department of Commerce of Xizang Autonomous Region of People’s Republic of China; Liu Xiaoquan, Deputy District Mayor of People’s Government of Wanzhou District, Chongqing; Ma Juping, Assistant General Manager of Zhejiang Broad International Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd; Yuan Yongjun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of CCPIT Hebei Council; Nick Barth, Managing Director of The Trade Fair Company, Official Representatives of Messe Frankfurt in Australia & New Zealand.

At the exhibition, standout products from a broad variety of manufacturers spanning edge tech, eco-friendly novelties, and beyond will take centre stage. Creative ceramic home decorations and curated gifts from Liling (Hunan) and Dehua (Fujian) merges classical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, rising as stars in the housewares sector. Meanwhile, iconic pieces such as Zhejiang’s Longquan swords, intricate Tibetan thangka scrolls, and luxurious yak wool textiles representing intangible cultural heritage and artisanal tradition are artfully displayed, inviting attendees to savor the allure of Eastern culture.

Smart technology and sustainability stand out as twin pillars of this year’s expo. “Made-in-China” smart products – including AI mattresses, intelligent luggage, and solar-powered garden lights—demonstrate how cutting-edge innovation streamlines everyday life. Green alternatives like biodegradable bamboo tableware, compostable paper goods, and recycled fabric bags align precisely with Australian consumers’ growing demand for sustainable solutions. Crucially, numerous origin manufacturers with extensive OEM/ODM experience are present. Backed by their proven expertise in serving top-tier global brands across retail, consumer electronics, and home goods, these suppliers deliver holistic, end-to-end partnership solutions for Australian buyers from initial design to final production.

To drive targeted economic and trade partnerships between China and Australia, the expo hosts parallel events including the China (Fujian)-Australia Economic Cooperation Forum and the China (Chongqing)-Australia (Sydney) Business Matchmaking Conference. These sessions bring together companies from both sides to explore collaboration opportunities in priority sectors, creating a platform for precise B2B engagement.

Serving as a vital bridge for China-Australia economic cooperation, the expo leverages opportunities presented by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement to further open pathways for premium Chinese consumer goods into the Australian market. Data reveals that China remains Australia’s top trading partner, with

bilateral trade reaching $211.3 billion in 2024. Chinese-made products have become deeply integrated into everyday life across Australia. This platform not only empowers Chinese businesses to engage in the southern hemisphere market but also allows Australian consumers direct access to high-value, affordable Chinese goods.

China Commodity Fair Australia is organized by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, China, co-organized by Zhejiang Broad International Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Trade Promotion International Conference & Exhibition Co., Ltd, Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd and Shandong Better Exhibition Engineering Co., Ltd.. Messe Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair organizer, acts as the fair’s strategic partner. Thousands of professional buyers and public attendees are expected to attend, fostering deeper partnerships between Chinese and Australian businesses. By facilitating two-way trade flows in consumer goods, the expo will work to energize bilateral economic relations between the two nations.

Sep 26th 2024

Grand Opening of the First China Commodity Fair Australia in Sydney!

The First China Commodity Fair Australia will open its doors at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from September 26th to 28th, 2024. With 380 Chinese enterprises participating in the exhibition, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, it is the largest specialized consumer goods exhibition in Australia with the most Chinese participants. The exhibition not only opens up new opportunities for Chinese foreign trade enterprises in the emerging markets of the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), but also provides Australian consumers with a wider range of high-quality and cost-effective product options.

Quality suppliers from different regions of China such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Shandong, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Xizang and so on will showcase their high-quality Chinese products across five product categories: houseware, home appliance & consumer electronics, garden, sport & outdoor products, gift & stationery, and baby & kids products. Notably, industrial clusters such as Zhejiang Pinghu for suitcase, Jiangsu Yixing for purple clay and Hunan Liling for ceramics are prominently displayed, leveraging their complete supply chain advantages to offer premium choices and experiences. Smart and eco-friendly products emerge as a significant highlight of the exhibition, with Chinese “Intelligent” manufacturing like smart home appliances, smart suitcases, interactive whiteboards, biodegradable shopping bags and eco-friendly fabric toys, empowering Australians to share in the wisdom and green lifestyle.

Concurrently with the exhibition, Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai and Shanghai “Belt and Road” Comprehensive Service Center will jointly host the ” Yangtze River Delta Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Seminar ” where Chinese and Australian guests will discuss and share experiences and prospects for Chinese enterprises investing in Australia. The exhibition has also received a warm welcome from the local Chinese community in Australia. On the second day of the exhibition, the ” China-Australia Trade and Commodity Summit,” organized by Australian Dongbei Chinese Chamber of Commerce Inc and Australia Fujian Entrepreneurs Association Inc, will focus on Chinese-Australian economic and trade cooperation in the consumer goods industry, bringing together Chinese exhibitor representatives and Australian Chinese entrepreneur representatives to jointly explore new opportunities for cooperation. Moreover, a cultural interaction experience zone has been specially set up at the exhibition, featuring tea art demonstrations, Hanfu try-ons, traditional games, and other activities, allowing Australian visitors to appreciate the profound heritage and unique charm of Chinese culture.

China is Australia’s largest trading partner, export market, and source of imports, accounting for approximately one-third of Australia’s total exports and one-quarter of its total imports. Bilateral trade between China and Australia has grown significantly over the past few decades, with total import and export volume reaching US$229.2 billion in 2023, demonstrating the robust momentum of economic cooperation between the two countries. The official entry into force of the RCEP has further broadened market access opportunities for enterprises from both countries. In the previous fiscal year, products from China accounted for 30% of all goods sold in New South Wales, with high-quality and affordable Chinese products not only enhancing the living standards of Australian families but also bringing tangible economic benefits.

The China Commodity Fair Australia is organized by Trade Development Bureau of Ministry of Commerce, PRC, co-organised by Zhejiang Broad International Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Trade Promotion International Conference & Exhibition Co., Ltd, Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd and Shandong Better Exhibition Engineering Co., Ltd., and strategically supported by Messe Frankfurt – the world’s leading trade fair organizer.

The exhibition aims to build a pragmatic platform for enterprises from both China and Australia, further deepening economic and trade cooperation and exchanges, enabling more Australian consumers to access high-quality Chinese products, and allowing more Chinese enterprises to gain insights into Australian market demands, jointly exploring business opportunities, and achieving win-win cooperation!