China International Hardware Show 2025 – Direct access to China’s Market

·        In times of uncertainty, opportunities emerge: global brands reaffirm their participation in CIHS 2025.

·        More supporting programmes await: workshops, industrial tours and on-site trade activities boost your show experience.

Backed by the global reputation of EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, the 22nd edition of the China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is set to energise the industry from October 10 - 12 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Organised by China National Hardware Association and Koelnmesse, CIHS 2025 will welcome 2,800+ exhibitors across more than 120,000 square metres. As China’s top tier one-stop B2B platform facing directly to the international market, CIHS brings together industry leaders, global buyers, manufacturers, and innovators - offering direct access to the vibrant Chinese hardware market. CIHS 2025 is calling for all industry professionals and trade buyers to explore new business opportunities in China together!

In times of uncertainty, opportunities emerge: global brands reaffirm their participation in CIHS 2025

CIHS 2025 continues to serve as a trusted platform for the global hardware and tools industry, with long-standing support from internationally recognised brands such as AVRON, Gong Fong, Great Star, Great Wall Precision, Kendo, KUKKO Werkzeugfabrik, NAKAI, Rose Plastic, Rosver, Stand Tools, TDC, and Wedo Tools. Exhibitors from over 15 countries and regions - including China, France, Germany, Hong Kong (China), India, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Wendeng Maxpower, Ye Ten - will showcase new products, introduce innovations, and share market perspectives. Their continued participation reflects strong confidence in the resilience and global relevance of China’s hardware industry in the global supply chain.

This year, CIHS will present a broad spectrum of product categories including tools, abrasives, fasteners, building hardware, locks, equipment, and accessories. Reinforcing its role as gateway to China, not only CIHS delivers the best of China’s hardware to international markets but also creates an open, reliable and fair platform for global brands seeking to enter and grow within China. With a focus on innovation and emerging demand, CIHS 2025 will introduce products and solutions from segments such as Locks & Accessories, Garden & Outdoor, and Work Safety & Protection - expanding beyond its core strengths in hand and power tools. It’s the place meaningful global connections are made, business is fostered, and the future of the industry is shaped together.

More supporting programmes await: workshops, industrial tour and on-site trade activities boost your show experience

The newly introduced workshops will focus on the evolving landscape for Chinese brands expanding internationally, addressing key developments in global hardware markets, shifting consumer and regulatory trends in tools, as well as emerging strategies in digital marketing and cross-border trade. Set to take place during the show, the session will bring together insights from manufacturers, sourcing specialists, MRO platforms, and industry media to discover “what’s new in the industry”.

To enhance visitors’ show experience, CIHS 2025 will offer a series of tailored trade activities and value-added services for international buyers, distributors, and industry leaders and global manufacturers seeking OEM/ODM factories. This year, the Hosted Buyer Programme includes selected business matchmaking, delegation tours at fair ground, and industrial study tours to the Jinhua hardware manufacturing hubs. These immersive, on-the-ground and beyond experiences offer buyers a first-hand look at production capabilities and innovations from their cradles - helping to build stronger supply chain connections and shape strategic sourcing decisions across diverse product categories and distribution channels.

Changes come with both challenges and opportunities. China's hardware industry welcomes the global trade visitors and market explorers as always - don’t miss this chance to engage with key decision-makers and expand the manufacturing network in China. Join us at CIHS 2025 and be part of the future of the hardware industry!

Pre-register now and see you at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 10-12 October 2025!

For more information about CIHS 2025, please visit: Official Website

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About the Organisers

Koelnmesse – Global Competence in Hardware

Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the hardware industry: Koelnmesse is the global leader in hosting top-tier international trade fairs for the tools and hardware sector. Its leading event, EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR, is held in Cologne, where Asia-Pacific Sourcing, the largest sourcing platform outside of Asia, also showcases its products. Beyond Cologne, Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio across key international markets. The China International Hardware Show in Shanghai, International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo, International Hardware Fair India in New Delhi and El Gran Salón Ferretero in Colombia are leading regional trade fairs with international participation. New additions to the portfolio are the International Hardware Fair Indonesia in Jakarta and the International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, both set to take place in 2025.

www.hardware-worldwide.com 

China National Hardware Association

Founded in November 1988, China National Hardware Association is the only national association of hardware manufacturers. It is a social and economic organisation with the status of legal person approved by the former Ministry of Light Industry and registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is composed of key enterprises in the fields of household hardware, tool hardware and building hardware, local hardware associations and institutes engaged in scientific research and design, inspection and testing, education and training. It is a cross-regional, cross-sectoral and cross-ownership industry organisation.  The association consists of 11 product branches and a professional market committee, including tool hardware, building hardware, household hardware, cooking utensils, locks, gas appliances, range hood, kitchen equipment, stainless steel products, bathrooms, zippers, etc.

www.chinahardware.org.cn

Next Events:

International Hardware Fair Indonesia (debut), Jakarta, Indonesia 24.-27.09.2025

China International Hardware Show, Shanghai, China 10.-12.10.2025

El Gran Salón Ferretero, Bogotá, Colombia 06.-08.11.2025