CIHS 2026 — China International Hardware Show — 23rd Edition
📍 Shanghai, Shanghai — Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
📅 28 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Official fair website ↗Updated on 22 Aug 2026 · ⏱ 1 min read
About this fair
China International Hardware Show 2026 is a professional sourcing platform for hardware, tools and DIY products in Shanghai. The organiser announces 120,000 square metres and more than 3,000 exhibitors for the 2026 edition, covering hand, power and pneumatic tools, abrasives, fasteners, locks, security, building hardware, gardening and light machinery. For importers it allows OEM ranges, packaging, certifications and quality levels to be compared quickly. The value lies both in finished products and in manufacturers capable of adapting specifications, private-label branding and assortments for European distribution.
Most in-demand products
Hand, power and pneumatic tools, abrasives, fasteners, locks, hardware, security, gardening, light machinery and DIY products.
Sources and verification
- Data reviewed on: 22 Aug 2026
- Official event source: Official event source ↗
Is this trade fair worth visiting?
✓ Yes
Yes, especially if you source Construction & Materials, Industrial Machinery, want to compare samples in person or negotiate with several manufacturers in a few days.
— Not necessarily
Probably not if your product belongs to a different sector than Construction & Materials, Industrial Machinery, you already have verified suppliers and only need repeat orders, or the potential volume does not justify the trip.
Tips for visitors
For EU sales, verify the standards, markings and documentation applicable to each tool or machine before choosing a supplier. Even in apparently simple products, material grade, heat treatment and dimensional control can make a major difference to final quality.
Location and what's nearby
Quick guide to Shanghai
What to see
The Bund
Riverside promenade with views of the Pudong skyline
Shanghai Tower / Oriental Pearl Tower
Iconic Pudong observation decks
Yu Garden
Classical Chinese garden in the old town
Nanjing Road
The city's main pedestrian shopping street
Getting around
Shanghai has one of the world's largest metro networks. SNIEC is mainly served via Longyang Road/Huamu Road and NECC via East Xujing/National Exhibition and Convention Center, depending on the entrance. The Maglev links Pudong Airport with Longyang Road in about eight minutes; continue from there by metro or taxi.
On local networks in mainland China, some international services may be restricted or unavailable. If you rely on them for work, prepare a connectivity solution that complies with current rules before travelling and do not depend on a single app. Hong Kong operates under a different internet regime.
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Before your trip
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