UK Pavilion at the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2023
In partnership with Defra and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) we will be hosting a UK pavilion at China Fisheries Seafood Expo (CFSE) this year. Hot off the heels of the Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo, this will be our second UK seafood pavilion in Asia this year!
China is the sixth largest market for UK seafood (HMRC 2022). In 2022 we exported 11,925 tonnes (live weight) worth £69 million to China, with salmon, mackerel, crab, lobster and whelk being the main species by value.
About the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo
China Fisheries and & Seafood Expo is the largest seafood trade show in Asia, and one of the largest in the world, attracting seafood companies and buyers from across Asia and further afield.
Having recently moved to the Hongdao International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Qingdao, eastern China, it takes place 25-27 October.
This year’s event is expected to attract more than 30,000 seafood professionals from over 88 countries.
About the UK seafood pavilion
The UK pavilion will host an open communal lounge for attending UK seafood companies to hold meetings, as well as a demonstration kitchen and an interpreter service. We are also excited to be able to offer a limited amount of free company pods at the show!
We are delighted to welcome chef CJ Jackson back to the pavilion’s demonstration kitchen. Partnered with food vlogger and social media sensation Max Burns, the pair will be showcasing the fantastic fish and shellfish the UK has to offer.
The chefs
Max Burns was born and raised in China until the age of 13 when he moved back to the UK with his family. Young Max began vlogging about Chinese culture, with a focus on Chinese food and how to make it at home. His social media following has grown to more than 3 million worldwide subscribers. Now at the age of 20, he is working to promote authentic Chinese food in Britain.
CJ is a familiar face in the UK seafood industry. As Vice Principal of Prue Leith’s School of Food and Wine during the 1990’s, CJ moved onto freelance work with a number of UK retailers. For 18 years she wrote for the BBC Good Food Magazine and authored numerous seafood cookbooks. Her position as CEO of Billingsgate Seafood School in London, saw her deliver a huge range of ‘food lovers’ cookery courses.
The natural charisma between Max and CJ is sure to capture a throng of onlookers to their seafood cookery demonstrations!
The UK Seafood Company Directory
Discover the UK seafood suppliers who are exhibiting on the UK seafood pavilion at the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo in Qingdao.
The UK Seafood Company Directory provides you with the details of the businesses who encapsulate the essence of the UK seafood pavilion. Whether you're a buyer seeking new partnerships or a chef in search of premium ingredients, this directory will help you bridge those important connections.
Get in touch
If you have any queries about our international trade work please contact:
Hannah Thompson, Head of International Trade Promotion
Email: hannah.thompson@seafish.co.uk
Phillip Quirie, Project Co-ordinator & Administrator
Email: phillip.quirie@seafish.co.uk