Ornamental fish is one of most popular pets in the world. Recently, while the standard of living has been improved, people prefer to have a hobby which could benefit both physical and mental well-being. Raising ornamental fish, having aquarium bowls and fishing has thus been the leading trend in household consumption market. Aquarium industry also has become new point of growth in China’s fishing industry. The rise of leisure and ornamental aquarium industry accelerates the supporting industry including fishing equipment, feed, fishing medicines, aquarium equipment etc.

Ornamental fish industry is essential part of modern urban fish industry. With average GDP of China continues rising, ornamental fish industry has formulated economic foundation for rapid growth. As the earliest trade center for exporting ornamental fish in China, Shanghai has enjoyed favorable geography, cultural conditions as well as talent and information advantage for ornamental fish industry.

With the goal of turning Shanghai into the ornamental fish center in China, through the communication with experts in leisure fish industry, managers, we hope we can provide opportunities of acting as agency, distributing, trading and exchanges for companies both at home and abroad which could enable them to comprehend more about Shanghai growing market, seek for new trading opportunities, extend new products and technology, build industry liaison and promote corporate image. With support from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan as well as mainland China, the 4th Shanghai International Ornamental Fish and Fishing Exhibition will be held in Shanghai International Agricultural Exhibition Center in Oct 16th—Oct 18th, 2009.