China International Fertilizer Show 2027: visitor guide

24–26 March 2027 | National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Qingpu District, Shanghai, China

China International Fertilizer Show (FSHOW) is the fertilizer-specialist showcase within the China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC). The organiser identifies 2027 as the 17th edition and describes a value chain from raw materials and production technology through new-type fertilizers, application solutions and related services. The event takes place alongside CropProtection, CACE and AgTech.

Why China International Fertilizer Show matters

Compare beyond finished products

FSHOW combines product categories, manufacturing technologies and application solutions. Buyers can compare suppliers against a defined crop, customer or distribution need; technical visitors can focus on product purpose, application conditions and evidence to check before adoption.

Read scale with its year

The organiser reports 715 exhibitors, including 94 international exhibitors, in 2026. The 2025 edition had 686 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions across 50,000 m². In 2024, FSHOW recorded 640 exhibitors across 45,000 m² and more than 82,000 professional visits from 124 countries and regions. These figures belong to different past editions, not a forecast or a confirmed 2027 floor plan.

See fertilizer in a wider input context

FSHOW is part of CAC, alongside crop-protection products, equipment and agricultural technology. This can help visitors whose work spans agricultural inputs, provided they keep a clear fertilizer-focused plan.

Who should visit China International Fertilizer Show?

Choose an objective tied to your crops, products, customers or technical responsibilities.

Fertilizer buyers and procurement teams

Compare products for a defined portfolio or use case. Record formulation, stated purpose, application conditions, packaging and supplier support; identify the technical documents and local checks needed before a purchasing decision.

Importers, distributors and trading companies

Prioritise categories relevant to your markets and compare supplier ranges, documentation and supply arrangements. Ask what kind of local partner a supplier seeks, without assuming that a conversation establishes market access or commercial terms.

Agronomists and agricultural advisers

Look for products and application solutions relevant to crop nutrition and nutrient efficiency. Separate a supplier’s stated product purpose from the evidence needed for a particular crop, soil, climate and local practice.

Fertilizer manufacturers and technical specialists

Compare approaches across raw materials, production, formulation and application. Prepare questions about process requirements, performance evidence, compatibility, handling and technical support.

What can you find at FSHOW?

The organiser describes coverage across the fertilizer value chain:

• Raw materials: inputs used in fertilizer production.
• Production technologies: equipment, processes and technical approaches for manufacturing.
• New-type fertilizers: product forms and fertilizer solutions presented by participating companies.
• Application solutions: products and approaches intended for agricultural use.
• Related services: services connected with production, distribution and application.

CropProtection, CACE and AgTech add adjacent input categories. Use the official exhibitor directory and e-catalogue to identify companies relevant to your FSHOW objectives.

What makes FSHOW different?

Its fertilizer focus sits within a wider agricultural-input exhibition. FSHOW connects upstream materials and production technologies with fertilizer products, application solutions and services. Concurrent shows provide context for participants working across inputs, but do not replace a focused plan for the fertilizer categories you need to assess.

The organiser’s 2026 history lists 715 exhibitors, including 94 international exhibitors. Consult the 2027 directory and floor plan when available rather than assuming the previous edition’s mix or layout will repeat.

Choose a measurable objective at FSHOW

If you are a buyer

Set a goal such as: shortlist three product groups for a defined crop or customer segment and identify the technical documents required for evaluation. Record the use case beside each product rather than collecting catalogues without context.

If you distribute or import

Identify suppliers in two priority categories and note remaining questions about specifications, documentation and partnership. Market suitability and import requirements depend on the destination and product.

If you work in agronomy or technical development

Choose an application or nutrient-efficiency question. Compare how suppliers explain product purpose, conditions and supporting evidence, then note what needs independent assessment for your crops and local conditions.

How to prepare before FSHOW

1. Define the product need

Write down the crop, customer, application problem or portfolio gap behind your visit. A specific need helps distinguish relevant products from categories only adjacent to your work.

2. Build an A/B/C exhibitor list

Use the organiser’s exhibitor directory and e-catalogue to find relevant companies. Mark essential suppliers A, useful options B and optional stops C. Check current visitor pre-registration information and revisit the directory as 2027 details are updated.

3. Prepare fertilizer-specific questions

• What nutrient profile or product purpose is stated?
• Which crops, soils or application conditions does the supplier specify?
• What technical data supports the product claims?
• What storage, packaging and handling requirements apply?
• What application equipment or process is needed?
• What documentation should be reviewed for the intended market?
• What technical support is available after purchase?

4. Plan around the exhibition scale

The 2025 exhibition covered 50,000 m², and the organiser reports 715 exhibitors in 2026. Treat these as historical indicators, not as the confirmed 2027 floor plan. Group target companies by category and leave time for follow-up notes.

How to use your time at FSHOW

For each supplier, capture company → product group → intended use → specification or evidence to verify → next action. A buyer considering a specialty fertilizer can note its stated use, application conditions to confirm and technical material needed for evaluation. Keep supplier claims distinct from independently confirmed agronomic evidence.

Use the official directory or e-catalogue to revisit companies after the exhibition. A category-based route is more purposeful than walking the halls without priorities. If your work spans concurrent shows, set a time boundary for those adjacent categories.

Programme and visitor tools

The organiser provides visitor pre-registration, an e-catalogue and an exhibitor directory. A detailed 2027 session programme was not listed in the official materials reviewed; check the visitor pages for updates before deciding whether a particular day or session is essential.

Network with a purpose

Prepare a concise introduction stating your role, the product category you are assessing and the agricultural market or application you have in mind. Ask suppliers for specific information such as product documentation, handling requirements, application guidance or distribution conditions.

For technical discussions, note the claim and evidence source to request. Agree on a commercial next step only where there is a clear fit to evaluate. A badge scan or catalogue is not a substitute for recording the product question and follow-up action.

One day or all three at FSHOW?

One day may suit a short exhibitor list and a single product objective. Two or three days may help if you need to compare several fertilizer categories or visit concurrent shows. Base the decision on the current directory, floor plan and confirmed programme; historical area figures do not establish the 2027 layout.

After FSHOW: evaluate before you commit

Classify contacts as A (technical or commercial follow-up needed now), B (potential supplier or partnership to assess) and C (market intelligence). Request missing specifications, product documentation, application guidance or supply details. Compare information against crop needs, local requirements and your technical review before making a purchasing or distribution decision.

For agronomic questions, note which claims require trials, independent evidence or consultation with relevant local experts. Assign an owner and date to each priority supplier follow-up.

Who should consider exhibiting at FSHOW?

The organiser’s scope includes fertilizer raw materials, production technology, new-type fertilizers, application solutions and related services. Prospective exhibitors can identify the buyer or technical audience they need to reach and define a measurable engagement objective.

• Manufacturers can explain product purpose and provide supporting specifications.
• Technology providers can show the production or application problem their solution addresses.
• Specialty-product companies can state intended use and available evidence.
• Service providers can identify the stage of the fertilizer chain they support.

Check the organiser’s current exhibitor application information for participation terms.

China International Fertilizer Show visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the crop, customer or portfolio need behind your visit.
• ☐ Check the directory, e-catalogue and visitor registration information.
• ☐ Prepare questions about specifications, application, documentation and support.
• ☐ Make an A/B/C target list and plan around the current floor plan.

During

• ☐ Record intended use, evidence to verify and next action for each product.
• ☐ Separate supplier claims from independently verified information.
• ☐ Prioritise fertilizer objectives before visiting concurrent exhibitions.
• ☐ Reserve time for follow-up notes each day.

After

• ☐ Request missing technical documents and application details.
• ☐ Review suitability against local crop, soil, regulatory and supply needs.
• ☐ Assign a person and timeline to each priority follow-up.

Is China International Fertilizer Show worth visiting?

FSHOW is most relevant to fertilizer buyers, distributors, manufacturers, agronomists and technical specialists with a defined product, supplier or application question. Its value-chain coverage supports focused comparison, while concurrent shows add context for visitors working across several agricultural inputs. The latest published exhibitor scale makes a target list useful. The exhibition can inform evaluation; technical suitability and commercial decisions still require follow-up.

China International Fertilizer Show 2027 at a glance

The organiser confirms the 2027 dates, venue and 17th edition. Historical statistics refer to their stated years, not forecasts.

Make each FSHOW conversation count

Before leaving a supplier discussion, know the product’s intended use, what evidence remains to be checked and who will follow up. A clear next question is more useful than an unprioritised stack of brochures. Specify. Compare. Verify. Follow up.

Fertilizer opportunities in China

Market context

In a July 2024 briefing, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said chemical-fertilizer overuse persisted in some regions and described scientific fertilization and efficiency-enhancement initiatives. This is policy context, not a measure of market size or forecast demand.

Opportunities for exhibitors

• Fertilizer producers and technology providers may explore whether formulations, production methods or application solutions fit efficiency-oriented crop-nutrition priorities.
• Service providers could assess interest in support on application conditions and product evidence.

Opportunities for visitors

• Buyers and agronomists could compare nutrient products and application approaches against crop-specific efficiency questions.
• Importers and distributors may identify documentation and local evaluation requirements.

China may be relevant to fertilizer businesses because the ministry’s 2024 briefing identifies scientific fertilization and improved efficiency as policy concerns. Product fit depends on crops, local requirements and evidence for the intended use.

Discover Shanghai

The National Exhibition and Convention Center is in Qingpu District, away from central Shanghai. Distinguish the exhibition location from central city sights when planning time away from the show.

The Bund

Shanghai’s official government guide describes the Bund as a 1.5-kilometre waterfront and protected historic district in central Shanghai. Its riverside setting and architecture offer a city visit distinct from the exhibition grounds.

Yuyuan Garden

The Shanghai government guide describes Yuyuan Garden as a traditional Chinese garden beside the City God Temple in Huangpu District, with nearby temple and market areas.

Choose a city visit that fits around confirmed exhibition commitments. The Bund and Yuyuan Garden offer different views of Shanghai’s waterfront history and traditional garden culture.