Today, 5 November The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026) opened today in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, and will run until 10 November. Turkmenistan is represented at the expo by its National Pavilion. The main organizer of the National Pavilion is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan; the pavilion has been prepared jointly with «Oguz Forum and Expo» Closed Joint Stock Company.
The National Pavilion of Turkmenistan is located in Hall 5.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center, within the Country Exhibition, in one of the most prestigious and convenient locations in the hall. Covering 132 square meters, the pavilion showcases the country’s economic potential, its industrial and export capabilities, and its rich cultural heritage.
Government agencies, enterprises and private entrepreneurs are presenting their products, services and investment projects in healthcare, textiles, trade, industry, chemicals, energy, telecommunications, transport and logistics, oil and gas, culture, and food and agriculture.
At the heart of the pavilion, Turkmen carpets are on display — a symbol of the craftsmanship and cultural heritage the Turkmen people have built over centuries.
The China International Import Expo is the first national-level expo dedicated to imports and has been held in Shanghai every year since 2018. It is organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, and is widely recognized as one of the major international platforms for trade, investment and business cooperation.
The 8th CIIE, held in 2025, brought together representatives of more than 150 countries and regions and 4,108 foreign companies, registered over 460,000 visitors, and recorded tentative deals worth USD 83.49 billion.
Participation in the expo will help Turkmen products enter the Chinese market, expand exports, attract new partners and investors, and further strengthen the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China.
