The 34th China International Hardware Fair concluded, with intended order amounts reaching $2.195 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.05%.

2026-03-04 21:33:15

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On March 4th, the 34th East China Import and Export Commodity Fair (referred to as “Hua Trade Fair”) concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The exhibition achieved a total intended order amount of $2.195 billion, a 5.05% increase year-on-year.

This year’s Hua Trade Fair attracted 46,450 domestic and international buyers from 126 countries and regions, with continuous growth in scale and influence. The number of domestic buyers increased by 2.56% compared to the previous session, while foreign buyers increased by 2.85%. Regionally, buyers from Europe and America grew by 5.46%, and Southeast Asian buyers increased by 24.10%.

The exhibitor structure was more optimized, with a stronger focus on innovation. In terms of new technologies, a large number of cutting-edge applications integrating artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, 3D printing, water electrolysis for hydrogen production, and agricultural informatization emerged. Regarding new materials, widespread use of X-TEX fabrics, new plant-dyed textiles, recycled RPET materials, soft and elastic Gutex cotton, and graphene materials elevated the environmental and functional attributes of exhibits. In new processes, layered temperature-controlled casting, activated carbon and nano-fiber blending, and integrated EVA molding showcased innovative techniques. For new consumption trends, products catering to pet economy, emotional economy, sports economy, and sleep economy appeared densely. Among the exhibitors, brand companies accounted for 20%; patent-holding companies made up 19.50%, an increase of 4.3 percentage points; companies applying new materials and processes accounted for 8.60%, up 2.0 percentage points; additionally, 59 specialized and innovative enterprises participated, a growth of 13.46%.

This year’s Hua Trade Fair further empowered foreign trade companies to expand into the domestic market, adding the “reception of domestic buyers” label to 577 companies engaged in both import/export and domestic sales, a 4.53% increase from the previous session.

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