Exhibition Name: The 11th China (Chongqing) International Hotpot Industry Expo 2026
英文名称： THE 11TH CHINA (CHONGQING) INTERNATIONAL HOT POT INDUSTRY EXPO
Exhibition time: October 23-25, 2026
Exhibition Hall Address: Chongqing International Expo Center
Exhibition scale: Exhibition area of 120000 square meters, 2000+exhibitors, 120000+professional visitors, and 30+professional events
Duration: Once a year
Host: Chongqing Hotpot Industry Association
Organizer: Chongqing Think Tank Exhibition Co., Ltd
1、 Exhibition Introduction
The China (Chongqing) International Hotpot Industry Expo, based in Chongqing, known as the "capital of Chinese hotpot", radiates the global hotpot industry. After 10 years of deep cultivation, it has accumulated over a million professional investors and buyers to attend the exhibition. It has become the preferred brand release, channel expansion, investment promotion and joint venture exhibition and promotion platform for global hotpot industry chain exhibitors, as well as an annual industry event for global hotpot enthusiasts.
In 2026, the exhibition plans to have eight categories of specialty halls and nine special zones for hotpot ingredients, seasonings, alcoholic beverages, and sweet drinks, covering the entire hotpot industry chain enterprises and products such as mountain and wild fresh goods, halal ingredients, vegetarian/light food, medicinal and edible ingredients, natural spices and other catering ingredients, food machinery equipment and supporting supplies, and industrial services. Innovative settings, energy conservation and environmental protection, catering chain services, international and other nine special zones will be established, pioneering the "hotpot catering new consumption panoramic exhibition", creating an experience scene of "hotpot+skewers+barbecue+intangible cultural heritage/cultural and creative/cross-border+new retail", expanding the boundaries of the hotpot catering industry, decoding new investment trends in the hotpot catering industry, promoting communication and cooperation, and production and sales docking.
2、 The six major values of the exhibition
（1） Home advantage
Based on the "Capital of Chinese Hotpot", the endorsement industry has a high level and direction
Rooted in the heart of the hotpot industry, Chongqing is not only a geographical home, but also a symbol of industry authority and appeal. Relying on Chongqing's 340 billion hotpot industry, it gathers the national hotpot culture and essence of the industry. When participating in the exhibition, it stands side by side with industry leaders, and stands at the forefront of insight into the future and leading change.
（2） Head Effect
120000 square meters of super large scale and level, one-stop panoramic view of the global hotpot industry
As a leading global hot pot exhibition, this year's exhibition covers an area of 120000 square meters, with over 2000 exhibitors, 60000 exhibits, and 30 professional events. It leads the implementation of the "special hall+special area" plan, creating a super stage for the entire hot pot industry chain, including hot pot ingredients, intangible cultural heritage/landmark ingredients, hot pot base/seasonings, trendy drinks and desserts, food machinery and equipment, catering supporting services, and hot pot catering brands. The scale ensures industry coverage and procurement efficiency.
（3） Six dimensional experience
The "Exhibition+Conference+Competition+Banquet+SHOW+Broadcast" model breaks boundaries and activates diverse values
Breaking the boundaries of traditional exhibitions, Chongqing Hot Pot Expo promotes transactions through "exhibitions", observes trends through "meetings", sets benchmarks through "competitions", promotes communication through "banquets", creates explosive points through "SHOW", ignites online sales and volume through "broadcasting", and realizes one-stop immersive experience. Exhibitors can not only achieve transactions, but also gain composite values such as brand exposure, industry learning, network expansion, and inspiration inspiration.
（4） 1.5 billion traffic
Integrated marketing across all domains, empowering brands with long-term exposure
Relying on the full media matrix and strategic cooperation resources, Chongqing Hot Pot Expo has built a comprehensive publicity network of "central and local media+vertical portals+social platforms+outdoor media+KOL matrix". By implementing a combination strategy of initial hype, mid-term explosion, and continuous reporting in the later stage, we provide a three-dimensional promotion that runs through the entire cycle for exhibitions and participating brands. Expected to reach over 1.5 billion people, providing high-intensity, long-term brand exposure and traffic introduction for participating brands.
（5） Efficient Link
Gathering over 120000 professional buyers and industry resources, linking global business opportunities
After years of deep cultivation, Chongqing Hot Pot Expo has become a powerful ecological platform for the hot pot industry. Not only does it attract over 120000 professional buyers with decision-making and purchasing power, but it also closely links with hundreds of domestic and foreign associations, investment institutions, and industry media. By participating in one exhibition, you can seamlessly connect with core industry networks, channels, and public opinion resources, and efficiently expand your business network.
（6） Value Long Companion
Building a "365 day" online exhibition platform to continuously amplify the benefits of cooperation
Chongqing Hot Pot Expo is committed to providing in-depth companionship of "one exhibition, year-round service". From pre exhibition planning and promotion, to in exhibition services, to post exhibition supply and demand matching, industry information push, online live streaming, offline visits, we provide continuous value chain extension support for enterprises throughout the year, maximizing exhibition benefits.
3、 Simultaneous activities
Opening Ceremony&Chongqing Hotpot Inheritance Ceremony
[Will]
2026 China Hotpot Industry Innovation Conference
The 9th Hotpot Hot Pot Hot Pot Ingredients Selection Conference
The 6th International Hotpot Purchasing Conference
Theme specific promotion/matchmaking sessions (N sessions)
[Competition]
The 4th National Hotpot Chef Vocational Skills Competition
The 4th Hotpot Dessert Trendy Drink Competition
2026 Hotpot Cultural and Creative Banquet Competition
Future Star Kitchen Intelligent Robot Cooking Competition
2026 Sichuan Chongqing Famous Chef Creative Competition
【SHOW】
2026 Hotpot TALK SHOW
New SHOW of 'Wind vane products' in the autumn of 2026
[Banquet]
Chongqing Hot Pot Tasting Banquet/Thousand Person Hot Pot Banquet
[Broadcast]
Millions of Red People Hi Buy Live Streaming
2026 investment promotion fully launched
Eight Category Special Pavilion
Hot Pot Ingredients Restaurant: Fresh Mountain Products, Halal Ingredients, Meat and Poultry Ingredients, Ball and Slippery Products, Aquatic Ingredients, Featured Hotpot Dishes, Mushroom Ingredients, Conditioned Ingredients, Casual Snacks, Mainline Noodles, etc
Catering Ingredients Restaurant: Meat and poultry ingredients, frozen and pre made foods, vegetarian/light meals, seafood and seafood, vegetable ingredients, import and export ingredients, barbecue ingredients, snacks, rice and noodle products, etc
Intangible Cultural Heritage/Landmark Food Hall: Famous and Excellent Products, Regional Specialties, Medicinal and Food Homology, Geographical Indication Products, Processed Foods, etc
Hotpot base and seasoning restaurant: Hotpot base, natural spices, soup, brine, sauce, dipping sauce, barbecue sauce, Douban sauce, Hotpot seasoning powder, compound seasoning, chicken oil, butter, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper, chili pepper, food ingredients, additives, etc
Trendy Beverage Dessert Shop: freshly made tea drinks, flavored dairy products, alcoholic beverages, desserts and instant drinks, sweet beverage processing equipment, etc
Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Museum: intelligent robots for stir frying/side dishes, food processing machinery, food sorting and weighing equipment, food sterilization equipment, food freezing and refrigeration/freshness locking equipment, food production auxiliary equipment, food testing equipment, etc
Kitchen and kitchen supporting equipment hall: delivery robots, energy-saving and environmentally friendly products, catering furniture, hot pot tables and chairs, kitchen and kitchen utensils, utensils, cash register terminals, takeaway packaging, digitalization of catering, catering chain services, soft decoration design and supporting facilities, etc
Hot Pot Catering New Consumption Panorama Exhibition: Hot Pot Brands, Chuan Chuan Brands, Noodle Brands, Barbecue Brands, Tea Beverage Brands, Hot Pot Camping, Hot Pot Intangible Cultural Heritage/Creative Brands, Cross border Cultural Tourism, New Retail Brands, etc
【 Nine Special Zones 】
Shanye Fresh Goods Zone: Featured varieties of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fungus, fruits, fresh vegetables, wild vegetables, edible Chinese medicinal materials, etc
Halal Ingredients Zone: Halal certified beef, lamb, chicken (fresh/frozen/pre made), fish, shrimp, shellfish (fresh/frozen/dry), olive oil, rapeseed oil, butter, butter, braised foods, jerky meat, pastries, soy products, etc
Vegetarianism/Light Food Zone: Plant protein, fresh leafy vegetables, grains and rhizomes, fermented foods, staple meals, soup snacks, beverages and desserts, etc
Special area for medicine and food homology: Tonic Diet soup bags, nourishing soup bags, health stew ingredients, medicine and food homology tea bags, meal substitutes, health Congee ingredients, etc
Natural spice section: Source chili, Sichuan pepper, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, fragrant leaves, cumin, fennel, cloves, basil, thyme, herbal spices, etc
AI intelligent zone: cooking robot for cooking vegetables/noodles/fried chicken/Little pan rice, intelligent oven/frying oven, kitchen management system, intelligent ordering and recommendation system, intelligent settlement system, service robot, intelligent ordering and inventory management system, etc
International Zone: Import and Export of Meat and Products, Aquatic Products, Dairy Products, Grain and Oil Rice Noodles, Vegetables and Fruits, Frozen and Canned Foods, Western and Japanese Food Ingredients, Juice, Coffee, Tea and Tea Products, Wine, Spirits, Beer, etc
Energy saving and Environmental Protection Zone: Efficient and energy-saving kitchen equipment, intelligent energy management system, sustainable packaging materials, waste disposal and resource utilization, clean energy technology, etc
Catering Chain Service Zone: Restaurant Space Design, Brand Visual Design, Decoration Services, Food Safety Testing, Legal Consultation, Catering Training, Financial Institutions, Investment Institutions, etc
Investment Hotline: Manager Wang 13399859040; Hot Pot Spicy Sister 18908350415
Visiting Consultation: Dining Elephant 19923295971
Booth price: Special exhibition space 800 yuan/㎡/exhibition period (minimum order of 36 ㎡) Top brand hall 1000 yuan/㎡
Haobiao single opening costs 8800 yuan/piece, Haobiao double opening costs 9800 yuan/piece (minimum order of 9 square meters)