CIHF China International Hardware Fair Shanghai

24. - 26. March 2026 | Trade fair for hardware, tools and industrial technology from China

The CIHF – China International Hardware Fair is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the hardware, tools, and manufacturing industries. It serves as a central platform for innovation, international trade, and cross-industry networking. Held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai—one of the largest and most architecturally impressive exhibition venues globally—the fair is easily accessible via the airport, high-speed rail, and metro system.

The event is organized by Beijing Jinyi Youlian Exhibition Company, an experienced trade fair organizer with deep industry expertise. The CIHF is a showcase of China’s industrial capabilities and plays a key role as an interface between international buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers. With more than 100,000 trade visitors each year, including decision-makers from industry, wholesale and retail trade, procurement, construction, and skilled trades, it ranks among the most important global events for hardware sourcing.

The fair focuses on the latest developments in tools, machinery, production technologies, and safety solutions. The product range spans from traditional hand and power tools to advanced CNC and pneumatic equipment, as well as automation systems and industrial supplies. Additional offerings include welding technology, logistics equipment, gardening tools, lifting systems, and personal protective gear for occupational safety.

A particular highlight is the technological depth of the exhibits. Visitors gain insights into state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, robotic assembly systems, and intelligent components for Industry 4.0. With this focus, the CIHF positions itself as a driver of innovation and efficiency in industrial production.

Exhibitors mainly represent the fields of mechanical engineering, tool manufacturing, construction, logistics, metal processing, and technical trade. The event is specifically geared toward professionals with concrete investment interests—international importers, trading companies, distributors, and specialists from manufacturing, construction, and the skilled trades.

As a thriving economic hub, Shanghai provides the ideal setting for an event of this scale. With its modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and vibrant innovation ecosystem, the NECC offers optimal conditions for establishing international business relationships and fostering long-term partnerships.

Already for the 39th time the CIHF China International Hardware Fair takes place on 3 days from Tue., 24.03.2026 to Thur., 26.03.2026 in Shanghai.

In 262 days
Date:
24.03.2026 - 26.03.2026*
Tuesday - Thursday, 3 days
Trade Show Contact
Display e-mail address
www.hardware-fair.com/p/EN.html

Audience:
professional visitors only

Cycle:
annually

Local time:
03:55 h (UTC +08:00)

Fair location:

NECC National Exhibition and Convention Center,
228 Pan Zhong Dong Lu Qingpu Qu, Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Fair organizer
Beijing Jinyi Youlian Exhibition Co., Ltd.
9th Floor, Fortune West Plaza, 58 Caihuying, Fengtai District
100054 Beijing, China
Display e-mail address
www.hardware-fair.com

Fair location:

NECC National Exhibition and Convention Center,
228 Pan Zhong Dong Lu Qingpu Qu, Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Hotels

for trade fair date in Shanghai


Product groups: abrasives, garden tools, hand tools, hardware components, lifting and logistics equipment, manufacturing machinery, occupational safety products, pneumatic tools, power tools, welding technology, …

Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organiser.

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FAQ

Where does the CIHF China International Hardware Fair taking place?
The CIHF China International Hardware Fair fair takes place in Shanghai, at the NECC National Exhibition and Convention Center.

When is the CIHF China International Hardware Fair taking place?
Visit the CIHF China International Hardware Fair from 24. - 26. March 2026.

How often does the CIHF China International Hardware Fair take place?
The CIHF China International Hardware Fair takes place annually.

What kind of fair is the CIHF China International Hardware Fair?
The CIHF China International Hardware Fair is an exhibition for Tool Manufacturing, Tools and Machine Construction.