China International Hardware Show – Shanghai Cologne Hardware Show (CIHS)

The China International Hardware Show – Shanghai Cologne Hardware Show (CIHS), founded in 2001, has evolved in response to market demands and industry needs, rapidly growing into the world’s second-largest hardware trade fair. Each year, it showcases cutting-edge products and technologies to the global hardware sector.

In response to shifting global market dynamics, the organizers continuously refine their overseas promotion strategies. Building on their established presence in mature European and American markets, they are intensifying outreach efforts and buyer invitation programs in emerging markets, further strengthening CIHS as an international platform for trade and collaboration within the global hardware industry.

Meanwhile, CIHS is expanding its reach into Southeast Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, North Africa, and other regions, with particular focus on countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Peru, Turkey, and Morocco.

As infrastructure development, energy and transportation projects, real estate initiatives, and home renovation activities continue to gain momentum, demand for construction hardware, tool hardware, locks, fasteners, and gardening tools is steadily increasing across Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

At the same time, many emerging markets have relatively limited domestic manufacturing capabilities and remain heavily reliant on imported products. Thanks to their comprehensive product range, well-established supply chains, and outstanding cost-effectiveness, Chinese hardware products have become a key source of imports in these regions. This trend has heightened international buyers’ demand for specialized trade show platforms that enable centralized access to China’s robust supply chain.

This year, as promotional efforts in emerging markets intensify, CIHS will continue to connect Chinese hardware companies with broader overseas procurement opportunities through targeted buyer invitations, international collaborations, and business-matching initiatives, while also helping international buyers efficiently engage with China’s high-quality supply chains.

Once again, global hardware industry resources will converge in Shanghai. The China International Hardware Show – Shanghai Cologne Hardware Show (CIHS) will leverage an even more internationally diversified buyer base, more precise business matchmaking, and a more comprehensive display of the entire industry value chain, thereby supporting Chinese hardware enterprises in expanding their global footprint.

China International Hardware Show – Shanghai Cologne Hardware Show (CIHS) tickets are e-tickets. Mainland China visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name ID verification; overseas visitors must use passport verification; Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan visitors must use their travel permit. On site, verify entry with your ID card or by scanning the e-ticket QR code.

Partial exhibitor directory and exhibitor list for China International Hardware Show – Shanghai Cologne Hardware Show (CIHS): 南通金和工具有限公司, 保定柯柏得切削工具有限公司, 苏州托德机械设备有限公司, 余姚市金太阳工具有限公司, 杭州契卡拉起重机械有限公司, 宁波企鸿工具有限公司, and others. The 2026 edition is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.