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Discover Innovation with Panda Crafty at Exhibitions in Shanghai
Two Ways to Explore Shanghai Trade Shows
Choose local exhibition accompaniment or remote sourcing assistance, depending on your schedule and the products you want to find. Services are arranged for business buyers, brands and sourcing teams.
Visit Together in Shanghai
Meet Panda Crafty at the exhibition. We can accompany your team, help communicate with suppliers, compare product specifications and discuss MOQ, private label options and sourcing feasibility.
Source for You — Even If You Cannot Attend
Share your product brief and target exhibition. Subject to an agreed scope, we can visit selected booths, gather product references, discuss supplier capabilities and provide relevant findings for your review.
Before, During and After the Show
01 · Before
Tell us your products, target Suppliers, estimated quantities and exhibition dates. We can help prioritize relevant halls and supplier categories.
02 · During
Visit booths, review materials and functions, clarify MOQ and customization, and note suppliers worth following up with.
03 · After
Agree which products warrant sampling, quotation or sourcing research. Follow-up scope and deliverables are discussed separately.
Our Exhibition Coverage in Shanghai
Panda Crafty is based in Shanghai and can arrange on-site support at both of the city’s main exhibition centres. The right venue depends on the show and your product focus.
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Pudong · 2345 Longyang Road, Shanghai, China. Hosts major toy, preschool, stationery, art-material and creative-product shows. Venue website.
National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
Hongqiao · 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu, Shanghai, China. Hosts baby and children’s products, toys and learning, licensing and associated sourcing events. Venue website.
Upcoming Shanghai Exhibitions Relevant to Our Buyers
The following 2027 trade shows are relevant to craft supplies, STEM toys, school products, creative gifts or private label development. Dates listed as of 14 November 2026; always confirm current dates, hall allocation and visitor registration with each organizer before booking travel.
| 2027 Dates | Trade Show | Venue | Why Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–20 Mar | Shanghai International Cultural & Creative Products Expo (CIPE) | SNIEC | Creative gifts, cultural products, IP-related crafts and packaging ideas. Date published in trade show listings; reconfirm with organizer. |
| 10–12 Jun | China Stationery Fair (CSF) | SNIEC | Art materials, stationery, design-led paper goods, educational supplies and creative components. |
| 14–16 Jul | CBME China | NECC | Toys, early learning, children’s products and OEM/ODM suppliers. |
| 14–16 Jul | Licensing Expo China (LEC) | NECC | Brand licensing, museum IP, gifts and character-based product development. |
| 20–22 Oct | China Toy Expo (CTE), China Preschool Expo (CPE) and concurrent shows | SNIEC* | DIY toys, STEM education, preschool activities, toy components and packaging. |
*The organizer has announced the 20–22 October 2027 dates; SNIEC is listed for 2027 by trade-show directories and hosted the 2026 edition. Confirm the 2027 venue on the organizer’s site before travel.
If you are attending another professional show in Shanghai, send us its name and dates. We can review whether our sourcing expertise fits the event.
Trade Show Accompaniment — From USD 300 per Day
USD 300 / guide / day
Basic on-site trade show accompaniment in Shanghai. A practical starting point for buyers who need local assistance while visiting suppliers and discussing products at the exhibition.
Additional Support — Case by Case
Pre-show exhibitor research, dedicated sourcing, remote exhibition visits, supplier shortlisting, factory visits, samples and follow-up procurement coordination are scoped and quoted individually. We confirm the schedule, activities, any travel expenses and deliverables in advance.
Please share the exhibition name, visit date(s), number of visitors, target products and any supplier meetings already arranged so we can confirm availability and a suitable service scope.
What Products Can We Help You Explore?
Panda Crafty’s practical advantage is understanding how individual materials, supplies and products can become suitable retail kits or creative programs. Our areas of focus include:
Arts & DIY Craft Kits
Explore painting, beading, shrink art, sensory and multi-material craft supplies that can be combined into activity kits for brands, workshops and subscription boxes.
STEM & Educational Toys
Evaluate hands-on mechanisms, educational play value, classroom formats, component quality and suitable product configurations.
Gifts & Creative Products
Look for museum gifts, event activities, DIY gift items, seasonal themes and new retail or subscription-box opportunities.
Packaging & Components
Discuss printed boxes, instruction cards, inserts, labels and the practical details needed to pack products into an organized private label kit.
From Exhibition Discovery to a Product Your Brand Can Sell
Finding an interesting item at a trade show is only the first step. A buyer may discover specialty paper at one booth, suitable markers at another and packaging at a third. Panda Crafty can help assess whether those components work together as a feasible custom product.
A Clearer Product Brief
Review the intended activity, materials, estimated kit volume, packaging, target price and destination market before committing to a detailed BOM or prototype.
Multi-Supplier Product Development
Where a project is suitable, coordinate sourcing, prototype testing, custom instructions, private label packaging, assembly, quality checks and consolidated shipping.
For buyers considering a long-term product line, explore Panda Crafty’s arts, crafts and DIY product development services. Exhibition accompaniment and subsequent development are separate service scopes.
Why Work with Panda Crafty?
Sourcing Beyond One Factory
Useful when an idea needs materials and accessories from several product categories instead of an off-the-shelf finished item.
A B2B Product Perspective
Discussions consider retail packaging, MOQ, target price, available alternatives and whether a concept is practical for your market.
Local Shanghai Support
A Shanghai-based contact for exhibition meetings at both SNIEC and NECC, subject to agreed schedules.
Follow-up When a Project Is Worth Pursuing
Continue with samples, quotations or a coordinated kit-development plan if the selected products fit your brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers for international trade show visitors and sourcing teams.
How much does Shanghai trade show accompaniment cost?
Basic on-site accompaniment starts at USD 300 per guide per day. Additional requirements, including supplier research, factory visits, remote sourcing and procurement follow-up, are quoted case by case.
Can you accompany us at both SNIEC and NECC?
Yes. Panda Crafty can arrange accompaniment at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Pudong and National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, subject to the event schedule and staff availability.
Do I have to attend the exhibition in person?
No. If the specific show and product brief are suitable, remote exhibition sourcing can be arranged separately. We will agree the scope, supplier targets and information to collect before the visit.
Can you help communicate with Chinese exhibitors?
Yes. We can assist with product-focused business discussions, including specifications, minimum order quantities, customization, sampling and follow-up questions. Specialist interpretation needs should be agreed before booking.
Which trade shows should I visit for craft kits and educational toys?
China Toy Expo and China Preschool Expo are relevant to toys and education; China Stationery Fair is useful for creative supplies, and CBME China includes toys and learning. The best show depends on what you plan to source.
Can Panda Crafty help after we find a product?
Yes. When a project fits our expertise, we can discuss sourcing, samples, component combinations, OEM/ODM development, private label packaging, assembly and shipping under a separate quotation.
Do you provide a complete supplier report for every visit?
Not automatically. Product notes, supplier shortlists, photos and other deliverables depend on the work scope agreed in advance.
What should we send before requesting a quote?
Please provide the exhibition name and dates, number of buyers, product categories, expected quantities and any exhibitor appointments or special tasks.
Planning a Trade Show Visit in Shanghai?
Tell Panda Crafty which exhibition you are visiting, what products you want to explore, and whether you need on-site accompaniment or remote sourcing. We will discuss an arrangement that fits your buying goals.