Automechanika Shanghai 2024 opened its doors on 2 December 2024 with a record breaking 6 763 exhibitors, an increase of 20 percent compared to last year’s event, including 17 overseas country and region pavilions for its 20th anniversary. This year’s fringe programme is the show’s largest to date, with over 81 events paving the way for plenty of opportunities for networking, information exchange, education, and training. The fair will run until 5 December, covering over 350 000 sqm and 14 halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

Visibly busier, the exhibition attracted 20 percent more visitors on opening compared to 2023. The  globalisation of the industry and influence of China’s market is reflected through the show’s 17 overseas country and region pavilions, accounting for 290 exhibitors. In addition to these international showcases, the domestic pavilions allow global and domestic players to gain insights into the intricacies of production throughout China. 

This year’s edition also sees an event-high 215 buyer groups attending the fair including 146 delegations from Mainland China, and 69 overseas buyer groups from over 50 countries and regions