On November 26, the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Parts, Repair, Testing and Diagnostic Equipment and Service Supplies Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the "Shanghai Parts Exhibition") opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The exhibition, themed "Innovation, Integration, and Sustainable Development," utilized all 15 exhibition halls for the first time, attracting 7,465 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions. The number of exhibitors increased by 10% year-on-year, and the exhibition area reached 383,000 square meters, all indicators setting new records.
The entire industry chain is assembled, with new energy and intelligent connectivity as the core engine.
This year's Shanghai Auto Parts Exhibition brought together OEMs and supply chain companies in an all-round way. Well-known OEMs such as GAC Aion, Li Auto, Chery Holding, and Tesla appeared on the same stage, while leading companies in the industry chain such as Chenzhi Group, Dongfeng Dana, SAIC Group, and Weichai Qingzhi Technology participated in the exhibition, showcasing their full-ecosystem solutions from R&D and manufacturing to after-sales service.
The new energy and intelligent connected vehicle sector was the biggest highlight, expanding by 50% year-on-year. Over 40% of exhibitors were involved in related solutions, showcasing cutting-edge achievements in core electrification components, smart cockpits, charging and battery swapping technologies, and intelligent chassis. This sector attracted nearly 30 domestic and international brands exhibiting for the first time, including Siemens, Guoxin Technology, Tianneng Battery, and Quectel Wireless Solutions. Established companies such as Baolong Technology, Sanhua Automotive Parts, and Tuopu also presented their latest technological achievements.
Four regional delegations from Changzhou, Hubei, Longquan, and Tianjin made a collective appearance, showcasing the innovative advantages of industrial clusters in the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and Wuhan-Xiangyang-Shiyan-Suizhou region, highlighting the cluster competitiveness of China's automotive industry. Furthermore, the tire and wheel sector saw a growth of up to 50%, while the parts and components sector grew by 10%. Leading domestic and international companies such as 3M, Bosch, ZF, and Horizon Robotics all participated, covering all segments of the automotive industry.
International influence is further enhanced and global industrial resources are rapidly converging.
The international influence of the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Parts Exhibition continues to rise. According to the organizers, this year's exhibition welcomed pavilions from 15 countries and regions, including Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia, with overseas pavilions accounting for 20% of the year-on-year increase in exhibition area. The internationalization of the audience has also improved, with pre-registered visitors increasing by 25% year-on-year, covering nearly 160 countries and regions worldwide. Over 24,000 professional buyers from 261 professional buyer groups were invited to attend, including first-time participants from more than 10 countries such as Argentina, Denmark, and Switzerland.
Zhou Shaolan, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., said, "The breakthrough growth in the scale of the exhibition demonstrates the vigorous innovation vitality and global influence of China's automotive industry. The 94 concurrent events bring together 450 industry experts to help build a more resilient global automotive supply chain."
Zhang Li, Chairman of China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd., said, "More and more vehicle manufacturers are leveraging exhibition platforms to enhance their international influence and optimize their supply chain layout. This vividly demonstrates the core value of exhibitions as a platform for transnational collaboration and reflects China's continued attractiveness as a global hub for automobile production, sales, and new energy technology innovation."
