China Shanghai International Tire and Wheel Exhibition

The 20th China International Tire and Wheel Expo (CITEXPO 2025) was successfully held from September 3 to 5 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center. With the theme “Twenty Years of Partnership, Leading the Future,” this edition of the show is the most significant annual trade event for the tire and wheel industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

Exhibition Space and Exhibitor Numbers Reach New Highs. This year’s exhibition spanned 40,000 square meters, bringing together more than 400 leading companies from around the globe to showcase the latest innovations and emerging trends in tires and wheels. The event attracted over 15,000 professional visitors from more than 140 countries and regions, with pre-registered attendees up by more than 20% compared to 2024. Attendees included manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers, and trading companies—covering all channels of procurement—and international buyers came from key markets across the Middle East, Russia, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

China’s Leading Tire Manufacturers All Present. Prominent tire brands such as Zhongce Rubber, Double Coin Tire, Double Star Tire, Guizhou Tire, Huasheng Rubber, Wanli Tire, General Shares, Eagle Tire, Fengyuan Tire, Wanda Baotong, Fangxing Rubber, Dalian Tire, Pulin Chengshan, Haohua Tire, and others showcased their latest offerings. Guizhou Tire unveiled several star products, including truck and bus tires, industrial tires, agricultural tires, and construction machinery tires, drawing over 150 professional clients on the first day alone. Buyers from the Middle East, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Europe flocked to the booth, generating enthusiastic inquiries.

General Shares Demonstrates Global Strength. General Shares presented its core brands—Qianlima, Xidatong, Ruitu, and Chitu Ma—showcasing a comprehensive product lineup covering passenger car, truck and bus, off-road, and bias-ply tires. The “Super Du Zhong Tire” exhibit became a highlight, with its innovative design blending du zhong leaf motifs into tire aesthetics, drawing numerous professional visitors. Qianlima’s EV1 electric vehicle tire, Chitu Ma’s CAT8 off-road tire, and Ruitu’s BLUEGUARD ultra-high-performance tire all impressed with their superior comfort, safety, and fuel efficiency. During the show, General Shares signed strategic cooperation agreements with three reputable distributors from Saudi Arabia and Dubai, further strengthening its market presence in the Middle East.

Wheel Manufacturers Actively Participate. Wheel manufacturers including Sanmenxia Deka, Yueling, Zhongqin Bohai, Hongxin, Yaofeng, Shenlika, Baokang, Buyang, Jinma, Huo Jue, Sumida, Peran, Xin’anchi, and Jinghe showcased cutting-edge lightweight wheels, new materials, and innovative designs. Wang Xiaodong, Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Aluminum Wheel Quality Association, along with Deputy Secretary-General Dong Lei, attended the event and engaged in in-depth discussions with member organizations, exploring challenges and opportunities facing the aluminum wheel industry, as well as new prospects brought by electric vehicles and lightweighting initiatives.

CITWTEXPO Technical Exhibition Held Concurrently. This year’s CITWTEXPO—the second edition of the China International Tire and Wheel Technology Expo—focused on tire and wheel machinery, raw materials, R&D, testing equipment, and production technologies. Complementing the main exhibition, the technical expo covered the entire value chain, from raw materials to manufacturing equipment, creating a comprehensive platform to drive innovation in the industry.

International Participation Reaches New Heights. Amid ongoing global trade tensions, Chinese tire manufacturers demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience. Many exhibitors highlighted their overseas factories and international expansion strategies, offering global buyers flexible sourcing options across multiple regions. According to an internal survey, attendee satisfaction exceeded 95%.

Strong Response from Exhibitors and Industry. Guizhou Tire reported that during the show, it systematically introduced to customers its plans to establish subsidiaries and localize sales operations in Russia, North America, and Europe, earning high praise for its R&D capabilities, technological expertise, and service network. General Shares noted that signing strategic cooperation agreements with overseas distributors on-site marked another milestone in its global expansion. Overall, exhibitors unanimously agreed that the show attracted high-quality professional buyers with clear purchasing intentions, making it an essential gateway to the global tire and wheel market.