About CPhI China
CPhI China is Asia's largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical industry trade fair, held annually in Shanghai. It is the Asia-Pacific edition of the CPhI series and the primary platform for Indian pharma companies sourcing Chinese APIs, intermediates, excipients, packaging and pharma machinery.
CPhI China 2026 runs from 24 to 26 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Over 3,000 exhibitors participate — predominantly Chinese API and intermediate manufacturers, with significant Indian, Korean and Japanese presence — and the fair draws over 70,000 trade visitors from across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
For Indian formulators and generic-pharma companies, CPhI China is the most efficient API sourcing trip of the year. China supplies a significant share of global APIs and intermediates; attending CPhI China lets you compare 100+ Chinese API suppliers in person, audit on-site, and negotiate annual contracts.
More Than Travel arranges Indian pharma delegations to CPhI China every year. Our package covers China business (M) visa, return flights Delhi–Shanghai, 4★ hotel near SNIEC (Hongqiao or Pudong area), fair badge, daily transfers, English-speaking ground handler, and India helpline.
Why Attend CPhI China?
CPhI China is the Indian pharma industry's primary China-sourcing fair — here's why Indian formulators attend year after year:
- 3,000+ Chinese API and intermediate manufacturers in one venue — compare prices and quality side-by-side.
- Best annual API negotiation window — Indian buyers typically secure 12-month annual contracts during CPhI week.
- Direct factory access — many Shanghai-area pharma manufacturers offer factory visits during fair week.
- Regulatory updates on Chinese pharma quality standards (NMPA, CFDA), DMF filings, GMP audits.
- Co-located events — Hi & Fi Asia (ingredients), P-MEC China (machinery), InnoPack China (packaging).
- Cost-efficient sourcing trip — combined visa + flight + hotel from India typically ₹1.5–2 lakh per person.
- Shanghai is an excellent business city — modern, well-connected by Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Air India, IndiGo.
2026 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
CPhI China co-locates with Hi & Fi Asia (food ingredients), P-MEC China (pharma machinery) and InnoPack China (packaging) — one trip covers four adjacent industries.
Who Should Attend?
- Indian formulation companies sourcing Chinese APIs and intermediates
- Generic pharma manufacturers evaluating annual API contracts
- Pharma trading and distribution companies exploring new product lines
- Contract manufacturing organisations seeking Chinese partners or clients
- Excipient and packaging suppliers targeting Chinese pharma manufacturers
- Pharma procurement teams from large Indian pharma groups
Our CPhI China Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to CPhI China for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi to Shanghai (Pudong). Carriers: Air India, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, IndiGo. Typical 6–9 hour journey with 1 stop.
4★ Hotel near SNIEC
Hotels in Pudong or Hongqiao with 15–25 minute access to Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Daily breakfast, Indian-friendly menu options available on request.
China M-Visa Support
End-to-end visa assistance — invitation letter from CPhI China, document checklist, application filing. 4–7 working days; express 1–2 days available.
Fair Pass & On-Trip
CPhI China badge registration, daily SNIEC transfers, English-speaking ground handler, India helpline, optional Shanghai city tour or factory-visit coordination.
Past Cphi China Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CPhI China 2026?
CPhI China 2026 runs 24–26 June 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Pudong, Shanghai — 3 days. Daily exhibition hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (closes earlier on the final day). Trade-only entry; pre-registration required.
How much does a CPhI China trip cost from India?
Our standard CPhI China package is 5 nights / 6 days from Delhi at ₹1.55–2.05 lakh per person on twin sharing. Includes return flights to Shanghai, 4★ hotel near SNIEC, daily breakfast, China business visa support, fair badge, transfers, English-speaking ground handler.
Do I need a different visa for CPhI China vs Canton Fair?
Both require a Chinese M-visa (business) — the same visa works for both fairs. If you're attending CPhI China in June and Canton Fair in October the same year, we can arrange a multiple-entry M-visa for both trips in one application. Total visa fee: ₹6,500–10,000 for multi-entry vs ₹4,500 for single-entry.
What kind of Chinese suppliers exhibit at CPhI China?
Primarily API and intermediate manufacturers, excipient suppliers, vitamins and amino acid producers, plant extract companies, pharma machinery makers and packaging suppliers. Major Chinese pharma groups (Sinopharm, Hengrui, Fosun) attend. Indian formulators typically meet 30–60 API suppliers in 3 days.
Can I arrange factory visits around CPhI China?
Yes — Shanghai and nearby cities (Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi) host hundreds of pharma manufacturing facilities. Our ground team can coordinate factory visits before, during or after the fair. Most factories offer half-day site tours; combined fair + factory visit packages typically extend the trip by 2–3 days.