The 30th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2026) will be held at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou) from November 12 to 15, 2026.
Today, CIPS officially enters a 200-day countdown.
With 30 years of development, CIPS has evolved from a single exhibition into a vital platform connecting the global pet and aquarium industry. It brings together manufacturers and traders, hosts new product launches and trade matchmaking, and enables efficient flow of industry trends and information within one venue.

In 2025, the global pet market size neared $ 300 billion. While growth continues, the industry structure is undergoing reshaping, entering a new development phase. China’s role as a global supply chain and manufacturing hub keeps strengthening, and enterprises’ demands for exhibition platforms have shifted from mere "display" to more efficient connection and business docking.
Against this backdrop, CIPS 2026 adopts the theme「Renewal」 .The 30th edition marks both accumulated heritage and a brand-new starting point — ushering in a new industry cycle centered on collaboration, connection and long-term development.
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Expanding Exhibitor Lineup
As a leading global B2B trade platform for the pet and aquarium industry, CIPS continuously pools core resources from manufacturers, brands and distribution channels.The 30th edition is expected to cover an exhibition area of 120,000 square meters, gathering over 1,400 exhibitors across all categories: dogs & cats, aquarium, reptiles, small pets, exotic pets and birds. More than 80% of exhibitors feature integrated capabilities in design, R&D and manufacturing, providing diversified products and tailored solutions for market demands worldwide.
Partial Exhibitors of Pet Sector (in no particular order)



Partial Exhibitors of Aquarium Sector (in no particular order)


Within this ecosystem, products, supply chains and market demands are no longer isolated, but reorganized in one venue to create efficient scenarios for product sourcing, business matching and transactions.
Meanwhile, professional visitors from across the globe keep converging annually.Each year, the show attracts industry professionals from over 120 countries and regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia and Indonesia, covering distributors, importers & exporters, retail channels and other professional groups, forming a stable and diversified international participation network.

To date, international visitor pre-registrations have exceeded 2,500, a year-on-year increase of approximately 15%. Overseas engagement continues to rise, with expanding visitor sources and channel coverage, bringing tangible cooperation and docking opportunities for exhibiting enterprises.
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Centering on "Connection" and "Growth", this edition further enriches its content framework, evolving from a standalone exhibition into an integrated platform of Exhibition + Summit + Exchange.

On the showcase part, three core themed zones will be highlighted:
The NEWⁿ New Product Showcase will launch annual innovative products in a centralized manner, helping visitors capture industry trends efficiently.
The 4th"GREEN PAW PRINTS,LOVE FOR EARTH" sustainable development themed event will continue to drive the industry’s practice and exploration of environmental protection and social responsibility.
The Pet Civilization Origins Themed Zone will interpret the long-term evolution of the bond between humans and pets from a cultural and historical perspective.

在会议体系上,展会将围绕行业关键议题持续展开。第二届CIPS国际宠业大会(CIPIC)将汇聚产业链核心决策者,围绕品牌、零售与供应链等关键议题展开深度讨论;第三届水族行业发展大会将继续携手国际观赏鱼协会(OFI)联合呈现,围绕数字技术、贸易环境与零售模式的变化,展开对水族产业发展路径的系统探讨。与此同时,第五届全球宠物电商大会及CIPS&第三届雨果跨境宠物品类研讨会等内容也将同步展开,覆盖跨境贸易、电商等多个维度,构建更完整的行业对话体系。
In terms of convention arrangements, the show will focus on pivotal industry topics:The 2nd CIPS International Pet Industry Convention (CIPIC) will assemble core decision-makers across the industrial chain for in-depth discussions on branding, retail and supply chain strategies.The 3rd Aquatic Industry Convention , co-hosted with the Ornamental Fish International (OFI), will systematically explore the development path of the aquarium industry amid changes in digital technology, trade environment and retail models.In addition, the 5th Global Pet E-commerce Conferenceand the 3rd CIPS & YUGUO Cross-border E-commerce Pet Supplies Sharing Seminar will be held concurrently, covering cross-border trade, e-commerce and other dimensions to build a comprehensive industry dialogue ecosystem.
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In professional content layout, the show further broadens and deepens industrial coverage across three major sectors: Dogs & Cats, Aquarium, and Small & Exotic Pets.

Dogs & Cats Sector centered on the 8th "PANGOL" Cup CIPS Global Grooming Conference, it integrates competitions, professional leagues and industry services to form a comprehensive system combining technical demonstration and commercial docking.

Aquarium Sector continues the CIPS competition system focusing on ornamental fish and aquascaping. The show is set to host over 20 key competitions, led by the CIPS Ornamental Fish Championship and CIPS International Aquascaping Contest (CIAC). It enriches fish varieties and optimizes competition rules, gathering professional practices in competition standards and spatial aesthetics, and constantly expanding the aesthetic and ecological boundaries of the aquarium industry.

Small & Exotic Pets Sector further explores emerging markets focusing on amphibians & reptiles, ecological aquascaping and bird breeding.Key events include the CIPS AARA National Amphibians and Reptiles Professlonal Champlonship League: Inaugural Lizard Category Event, the Cleen Cup China Online Naturalistic Vivarium Landscaping Super League for Amphibians & Reptiles:Masters Summit Exhibition, and the CIPS X SRBA International Small Pets Convention & Show.From category segmentation to innovative breeding and exhibition forms, diverse practices converge here, fostering a multi-layered development structure for the small and exotic pet sector.
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Thirty editions mark a milestone summary and a new starting point.
As the industry shifts from blind growth to structural upgrading, and from cutthroat competition to win-win collaboration, the value of industry platforms is being redefined.
In the next 200 days, with the continuous gathering of more exhibitors, visitors and industry events, a clearer industrial landscape will take shape.CIPS looks forward to facilitating global industrial connections and witnessing a new round of industry growth alongside partners worldwide.
Pre-registration Now Open

Show Dates: November 12–15
Venue: Hall B, China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Address: No.382 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China
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