About this expo
CIHS - China International Hardware Show is a prominent annual B2B platform held in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the hardware and DIY industries. Positioned as one of Asia's top trade fairs, it serves as the most influential hardware sourcing event, bringing together professionals from across the globe. The exhibition encompasses a comprehensive range of products and services, including tools, DIY products, construction hardware, security systems, locks, garden tools, bathroom equipment, industrial applications, and manufacturing-related solutions.
The event attracts a diverse target audience, including specialist traders, global buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, e-commerce platforms, and retail channels. Exhibitors benefit from a platform designed to foster new business relationships and strengthen existing partnerships. The "CIHS Hosted Buyer Programme" further enhances this value by offering a customized approach to unlock exclusive collaborations and high-value business connections.
Organized by Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co. Ltd. and the China National Hardware Association, CIHS 2026 will take place from September 28 to September 30, 2026, at the SNIEC - Shanghai New International Expo Centre. It is an AUMA listed event, underscoring its significance in the international trade fair landscape.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed event
- Exhibitors: 3,000 (2026)
- Visitors: 25,000 (2026)
- Exhibition Space: 120,000 square meters (2026)
- Concurrent "CIHS Hosted Buyer Programme"
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does CIHS - China International Hardware Show 2026 take place?+
The CIHS - China International Hardware Show 2026 will be held from September 28 to September 30, 2026, at the SNIEC - Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China.
Who organizes the CIHS - China International Hardware Show?+
The event is organized by Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co. Ltd. and the China National Hardware Association.
What industries and products are covered at CIHS?+
CIHS covers the entire hardware and DIY sectors, showcasing products such as tools, DIY products, construction hardware, security systems, locks, garden tools, bathroom equipment, industrial applications, manufacturing-related solutions, grinding abrasives, processing equipment, welding & cutting, foundry, casting & forging, hand tools, power tools, fastening technologies, and work safety equipment.
How can I attend or exhibit at CIHS?+
CIHS is open to professionals, targeting specialist traders, buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, e-commerce platforms, and retail channels. It provides a platform for forging new business relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.