39th China International Hardware Expo Set to Open in Shanghai on March 24, 2026

The 39th China International Hardware Expo will grandly open from March 24 to 26, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Organized by the China Hardware and Electrical Appliances Association and hosted by Beijing Jinyi Youlian Exhibition Co., Ltd., this expo will focus on the theme “Empowering New Productive Forces, Expanding the New Future of Hardware.” It aims to showcase the vibrant growth and transformation of the Chinese hardware industry. This year’s expo will reach new heights, covering an exhibition area of nearly 170,000 square meters with approximately 8,000 international standard booths, featuring 3,100 renowned enterprises from both domestic and international markets. It has developed into one of the largest and most influential professional exhibitions in the global hardware industry.

Currently, the global manufacturing sector is undergoing profound changes, and China’s manufacturing industry is steadfastly advancing towards high-quality development. As a fundamental support for manufacturing and an essential part of the national economy, the hardware industry is actively responding to national strategies that promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of manufacturing, as well as the enhancement of the resilience of industrial and supply chains. The expo serves as an important platform for showcasing innovative achievements, facilitating industry exchanges, leading development trends, and supporting a new dual circulation development pattern, helping enterprises seize policy dividends, solve development challenges, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

This expo will focus on industry frontiers and market demands, empowering industrial development and global cooperation in several key ways:

1. Gathering Industry Elites: The expo will showcase new products and intelligent solutions, facilitating one-stop procurement connections. As a bellwether for the global hardware industry, it will feature well-known brands and original manufacturers, including Makita, HiKOKI, KEN, and many others, totaling over 3,100 exhibitors competing for attention. This edition will set a historical high for the number of participating companies.
2. Synergy in Domestic and Foreign Trade: In response to the complex international trade environment and global supply chain restructuring, the expo promotes a new development paradigm that emphasizes domestic circulation while integrating international elements. It aims to create a global hardware industry platform that seamlessly connects domestic and foreign trade, attracting leading enterprises and quality manufacturers from home and abroad.
3. Deep Integration of the Industry Chain: Since its inception in 1952, the expo has continuously integrated the entire hardware industry chain. It will feature products across ten categories, including electric tools, manual tools, abrasives, pneumatic tools, and safety equipment, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for industry connectivity.
4. Online and Offline Fusion: Emphasizing a dual approach to service and promotion, the expo will innovate its promotional strategies, establishing a closed-loop industry ecosystem. A dedicated online platform will be available for exhibitors, extending their visibility beyond the event, ensuring year-round benefits.
5. Optimizing Service Experience: The expo prioritizes the experience of exhibitors and professional buyers. Systematic upgrades will enhance service quality, optimizing spatial flow and establishing a digital support system to create a professional, efficient, and secure exhibition environment.

With 2026 marking the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, how the hardware industry and enterprises navigate new challenges will be crucial. The 39th China International Hardware Expo occurs at a pivotal moment, showcasing industry achievements and promoting high-quality development. It serves as an annual gathering for the hardware sector and a window into the resilience, vitality, and innovative directions of Chinese manufacturing. As we stand at this new developmental juncture, the expo will continue to act as a bridge and engine, uniting global industry insights and sharing market opportunities, propelling China’s manufacturing towards intelligence and creativity.

We cordially invite global hardware industry peers to join us at the expo, exploring collaboration opportunities, discussing development pathways, and building the future of the industry together, contributing to the high-quality development of the hardware sector!