CIHF China International Hardware Fair Shanghai

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.