The 20th anniversary of the show achieved new milestones for both exhibitor and visitor participation

Automechanika Shanghai concluded its 20th anniversary with a successful and celebratory show, marked by impressive new records from both exhibitors and visitors.
The fair served as a hub for buyers and suppliers to learn, network and showcase the innovations that are shaping the future automotive industry.
Event organisers say attendees, including exhibitors, visitors, speakers, media, as well as other participants, praised the show’s ability to promote collaboration, bring trends to light, and facilitate training and education.
The fair took place from 2 to 5 December at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with the following key figures achieved:
• Onsite visitors: 222,341 from 181 countries and regions, 28 percent were from overseas (20 percent increase of visitors)
• Exhibitors: 6,763 from 40 countries and regions (20 percent increase of exhibitors)
• Scale: 350,000 sqm of exhibition space
• 81 fringe programme events
• 17 overseas country and region pavilions
• Approximately 300 million livestream views through online platforms
“For 20 years, Automechanika Shanghai has continued to create channels for collaboration and communication,” Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd General Manager, Fiona Chiew, said.
“This year, the increase of participation, along with high levels of internationalism, reflects the growing status and deeper integration of the Chinese automotive industry with international markets.
“It is always a privilege to hear of such positive feedback from our customers, especially in their recognition of how we continue to leverage our past experiences to create new content and a stronger platform to meet current and future needs.
“Looking ahead, we will move with industry trends by updating our highlights and the variety of activities at the show to foster cooperation between domestic and overseas markets.”
Automechanika Shanghai offered a gateway into the global automotive industry, with the scale of the show as an indicator of the market’s size and advancement. As such, participation soared this year to make up the largest edition yet.

The show saw 222,341 visitors from 181 countries and regions arrive through its doors, representing a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year.
The top ten overseas sources included Malaysia, India, South Korea, Türkiye, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Kazakhstan and the UAE (in descending order).
At the same time, an impressive 6,763 companies, hailing from 40 countries and regions, brought the latest upgrades and innovations, covering 17 pavilions from Australia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, and the US.
In response to significant changes in the automotive industry, the fair enhanced and expanded its major product sectors and specialised zones, creating new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
For example, Parts and Components encompassed six halls of the fairground, with a total of 3,540 exhibitors. Product displays and presentations from a number of the world’s top 100 companies in parts and components were crowd favourites.
Elsewhere, the New Energy and Connectivity sector in Hall 5.1 debuted to a strong reception with 477 exhibitors housed across 26,000 sqm of space.
The area featured products, technologies and solutions such as core electric components and sensors, hydrogen energy and fuel cell, battery charging and swapping, connectivity, intelligent driving and chassis, and thermal management for new energy.
Accessories and Customising sectors in Halls 1.2, 2.2 and 8.2 also proved immensely popular with a collection of domestic and overseas companies featuring interior, exterior and high-performance modifications, while the Diagnostics and Repair / Body and Paint sector in Halls 5.2 and 6.2 showcased solutions for automotive aftermarket services.
Elsewhere, the Innovation4Mobility Showcase Areas became productive meeting points for industry players to learn, discuss, and demonstrate advancements across the supply chain through the Mainstage, Green Repair Area, and Customising x Tech Area.

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