Exhibition · Shanghai, China

The Shanghai International Model Exhibition (SIME)

Inventions, Innovations · Business consulting

Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 23–25 Aug 2015
Last venueShanghai International Convention CenterShanghai, China · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 23–25 Aug 2015 at Shanghai International Convention Center. Check the organiser's site: shmodelexpo.com.cn. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
450in 2009, organiser's figure
Visitors
25,000in 2012, organiser's figure
Floor space
12,000in 2009, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2009

About The Shanghai International Model Exhibition (SIME)

Welcome to the 10th Shanghai International Model Exhibition 2013 (SIME 2013).

The production, supply and use of scale models is a rapidly growing industry with increasing numbers becoming interested in them as a business opportunity, for professional applications, or simply as a hobby and leisure activity to be enjoyed by all ages.

The Shanghai International Model Exhibition (SIME) has become one of China’s most important gatherings for these professionals and amateurs not just from China, but also from across Asia and the world.

Now on its 10th edition, SIME2013 will again provide the perfect opportunity for suppliers of models and modeling related tools, materials and services, to meet with and sell to many thousands of professional buyers and keen amateurs looking to update themselves on the very latest products available.

China is already the world’s most important manufacturing hub for scale model products and is now one of the most dynamic markets in terms of consumption. Strategically located in Shanghai, SIME2013 is the must attend professional showcase for those who are serious about selling to or purchasing from China.

Manufacturers, traders, agents and retailers of models can effectively build new business contacts, network with fellow professionals, promote their brands, undertake market research, launch new products, demonstrate features and benefits, assess competitor activity, find new agents and distributors and much more by exhibiting at SIME2013!

With a number of exciting new initiatives for this year, SIME2013 is the best way for your company to identify and understand the latest trade opportunities, market trends i.e. new technologies, innovation, health and safety, environmental protection, government legislation etc.

SIME2013 – a model opportunity!

From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201523–25 Aug 2015Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
——
201423–25 Aug 2014Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
——
201323–25 Aug 2013Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
——
201228–30 Aug 2012Shanghai World Expo Exhibition And Convention Center
Shanghai, China
—25,000
20112–4 Sep 2011Intex Shanghai
Shanghai, China
—25,000
201015 Jun 2010The CIAE Exhibition Center
Beijing, China
—25,000
20096–8 Jun 2009Intex Shanghai
Shanghai, China
45025,000

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is The Shanghai International Model Exhibition (SIME)?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 23–25 Aug 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai, China. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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