The 18th China (Fuzhou) International Fisheries Expo

The 18th China (Fuzhou) International Fisheries Expo, also known as the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo, will be held from June 12th to 14th, 2026 at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center. Organized by the China Fisheries Association and Fujian Huiyuan International Exhibition Co., Ltd., the theme is "Global Aquatic Supply Chain, Direct Sourcing from the Source: Fuzhou".

This year's expo will have two venues: the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center and the Huwei Xiyingli Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, with a total area exceeding 100,000 square meters; the main exhibition hall (Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center) will cover 74,000 square meters. Leveraging the Huwei Xiyingli Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, a "dual-venue" spatial linkage and a "3-day expo + 365-day trade" connection mechanism will be established.

As of the preparation stage for this exhibition, over 500 companies have confirmed their participation, and it is expected to attract over 30,000 buyers. 

The exhibition implements a real-name authentication system, requiring advance registration. This year's exhibition launched an official cartoon character inspired by Fuzhou goldfish, "Xiao Fu Yu," and a series of cultural and creative products based on it.

The main venue of this Fisheries Expo (Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center) features 10 exhibition areas, including an international exhibition area, a pure natural products exhibition area for deep-sea fisheries, an aquatic product processing exhibition area, a catering ingredient exhibition area, a fisheries packaging and processing equipment exhibition area, an "AI + Fisheries" advanced equipment exhibition area, a Fujian modern fisheries full industry chain experience exhibition area, an aquaculture input and equipment exhibition area, a Fuzhou goldfish and intangible cultural heritage creative exhibition area, and a leisure fishing tourism exhibition area. Notably, a dedicated aquaculture pavilion has been established for the first time in Hall 9, showcasing a full range of aquatic inputs, including green veterinary drugs, biological agents, and water quality improvement products, as well as cutting-edge equipment such as water treatment equipment, intelligent aerators, precision feeding systems, and air-source constant temperature aquaculture systems.

Over 500 companies have confirmed their participation in this year's Fisheries Expo. High-quality fishery enterprises and industry organizations from more than 30 countries and regions, including Russia, Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey, Latvia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Norway, Australia, and the United States, are participating. Turkey and Latvia are exhibiting for the first time. Well-known companies such as Russia's largest king crab company, Russian Crab Group, and Exportquilsa, one of Ecuador's top five shrimp exporters, are showcasing their products.

The Fisheries Week and Fisheries Expo are a microcosm of Fuzhou's efforts to accelerate the construction of a national marine economic development demonstration zone. Reporters learned at the expo that Fuzhou's fishery output has ranked first in the country for 31 consecutive years, and its total marine output ranks first in Fujian Province and among the top in the country. Fuzhou boasts 12 national geographical indication products and agricultural products, including Fuzhou fish balls, Fuqing clams, Lianjiang abalone, and Lianjiang kelp, and has won 10 national-level fishery honors, such as "China's Fish Ball Capital" and "China's Marine Food Capital."