Best Metalworking & Metallurgy Trade Shows in China
25 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 25 Metalworking & Metallurgy trade shows in China with editions in 2026 & 2030. Together they host an estimated 9,621 exhibitors, led by China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2026 (an estimated 2,800 exhibitors). Leading host venues include National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (N1-N5, W2-W5) and China Import and Export Fair Complex (No.380, Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District). Events run across 5 regions including Anhui, Guangdong and Shaanxi.
What counts as a Metalworking & Metallurgy trade show: Metalworking & Metallurgy trade shows cover how metal is shaped and finished — working and processing, welding, forming, casting, smelting, steel and aluminium, metal constructions and wire, plus surface treatment and coating.
Top Metalworking & Metallurgy trade shows in China
China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2026
5–6 May 2027~2,800 exhibitorsLASER PHOTONICS CHINA 2027
8–10 Mar 2027~1,500 exhibitors22nd China (Shanghai) International Casting Expo (CSFE)
3–5 Dec 2026~1,000 exhibitorsDMP
4–7 Nov 2026964 exhibitorsSCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN
17–21 Sep 2029~793 exhibitorsTube China
21–24 Sep 2030~521 exhibitorsChina (Wenzhou) Hardware & Intelligent Lock Fair
28–30 May 2027~514 exhibitorsWindow Door Facade Expo China
11–13 Mar 2027~440 exhibitorsInternational(Guangzhou)Coatings Industry Expo
2–4 Jun 2027177 exhibitorsChina International Exhibition for Steel Construction & Metal Building Materials
8–10 May 2027145 exhibitors
Upcoming Metalworking & Metallurgy trade shows in China
China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2026Flagship5 May 2027Shanghai, CN5 May 2027Shanghai, CN2,800Estimate
International(Guangzhou)Coatings Industry ExpoInternational2 Jun 2027Guangzhou, CN2 Jun 2027Guangzhou, CN177Fact
China International Exhibition for Steel Construction & Metal Building MaterialsInternational8 May 2027Guangzhou, CN8 May 2027Guangzhou, CN145Fact
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDENInternational17 Sep 2029Shanghai, CN17 Sep 2029Shanghai, CN793Estimate
China (Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition GuangzhouInternational14 May 2027Guangzhou, CN14 May 2027Guangzhou, CN19Fact
DMPNational4 Nov 2026Shenzhen, CN4 Nov 2026Shenzhen, CN964Fact
CIMT China International Machine Tool Show BeijingFlagship19 Apr 2027Beijing, CN19 Apr 2027Beijing, CN25Fact
Asiamold SelectNational6 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN6 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN95Fact
LASER PHOTONICS CHINA 2027International8 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN8 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN1,500Estimate
22nd China (Shanghai) International Casting Expo (CSFE)International3 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN3 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN1,000Estimate
Window Door Facade Expo ChinaInternational11 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN11 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN440Estimate
Tube ChinaNational21 Sep 2030Shanghai, CN21 Sep 2030Shanghai, CN521Estimate
MetalForm China ShanghaiRegional29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN86Fact
SheetMetal China ShanghaiRegional29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN89Fact
China (Wenzhou) Hardware & Intelligent Lock FairNational28 May 2027Wenzhou, CN28 May 2027Wenzhou, CN514Estimate
Guangzhou Shading & Window-Door ExhibitionNational8 Jul 2027Guangzhou, CN8 Jul 2027Guangzhou, CN44Estimate
GNN2024International19 Aug 2027Xi'an, CN19 Aug 2027Xi'an, CN
SFCHINASmall11 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN11 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN31Estimate
CHINACOATSmall11 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN11 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN34Estimate
33rd China Composites Expo 2027Small8 Sep 2027Shanghai, CN8 Sep 2027Shanghai, CN14Fact
CHINA INTER LUBRIC 2027Small2 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN2 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN11Estimate
JINNUO MACHINE TOOL EXHIBITIONInternational11 Mar 2027合肥, CN11 Mar 2027合肥, CN
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many Metalworking & Metallurgy trade shows are there in China?
When is Metalworking & Metallurgy trade-show season in China?
What is the largest Metalworking & Metallurgy trade show in China?
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
AI-native · MCP
Ask Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot — this catalog speaks MCP
Event Scout ships an MCP server, so Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot or your own agents can query 14,000+ trade shows — exhibitor rosters included — as native tools. Ask for Metalworking & Metallurgy shows in China with 500+ exhibitors — one tool call.
Connect your AITake it with you
Take the Metalworking & Metallurgy calendar for China with you
Recreate this exact list in Event Scout, then export it — .xlsx for the team, .ics for your calendar.
Export the planThe data on this page comes from Pragmatic Event Scout — a live catalog of 14,000+ trade shows where every figure is labeled as a fact or an estimate.Logos provided by Logo.dev
See the full exhibitor list
Every exhibitor, every event, searchable — with CSV & calendar export.
7 days free, then $23/month