The leather, shoes, and bags industry in China is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, attracting global attention. As a major player in both manufacturing and consumption, China hosts a plethora of trade shows that cater to this vibrant sector. These fairs provide invaluable platforms for industry professionals to connect, showcase their latest products and innovations, and stay ahead of the curve in this competitive market. Whether you’re seeking high-quality leather, stylish footwear, or innovative bag designs, China’s trade shows offer a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and advancements.
2024 The 20th Shanghai International Footwear Exhibition – Shanghai, Eastern China
This fair showcases a wide range of footwear, including men’s shoes, women’s shoes, children’s shoes, sports shoes, snow shoes, sandals, casual shoes, slippers, sports goods, fashion shoes, indoor shoes, labor protection shoes, dance shoes, warm shoes, boots, beach shoes, cloth shoes, craft shoes, shoe materials, and special function shoes.
- Date of Establishment: 2005
- Start Date: 6 May, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 978 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 24,879 (2022)
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Organizer: Shanghai Yahui Exhibition Planning Co., Ltd.
2024 The 20th Shanghai International Luggage Exhibition – Shanghai, Eastern China
This fair features various types of luggage, handbags, leather goods, including draw-bar boxes, briefcases, travel bags, outdoor functional bags, backpacks, as well as materials like leather, natural leather, synthetic leather (PU/PVC), artificial leather, Oxford cloth, lining fabric, mesh fabric, nylon cloth, leather base fabric, and luggage fabric. It also showcases finished product processing technology and equipment, luggage and leather machinery equipment, sewing equipment, and computer-aided design and manufacturing.
- Date of Establishment: 2005
- Start Date: 6 May, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 685 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 16,985 (2022)
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Organizer: Shanghai Nengbo Exhibition Co., Ltd.
2024 China International Leather Exhibition (All-China Leather Exhibition) – Shanghai, Eastern China
This comprehensive leather exhibition showcases natural leather, clothing leather, shoe upper leather, sofa leather, luggage leather, automotive furniture leather, synthetic leather (PU/PVC), artificial leather, fur, raw leather, leather fabric, leather base fabric, leather chemicals, leather raw materials, semi-finished products, leather products, leather clothing, and leather fabric accessories.
- Date of Establishment: 1998
- Start Date: 3 September, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 1,192 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 23,748 (2022)
- Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
- Organizer: Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd., China Leather Industry Association
Hong Kong Asia – Pacific Leather Fair – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Southern China
This fair focuses on handbags, shoes, leather, luggage, and fashionable leather accessories.
- Date of Establishment: 1981
- Start Date: 19 March, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 1,041 (2023)
- Number of Visitors: 8,000 (2023)
- Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
- Organizer: Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd.
2024 The 27th China (Wenzhou) International Leather, Shoe Materials, and Shoe Machinery Fair – Wenzhou, Zhejiang, Eastern China
This renowned fair covers leather, shoe materials, footwear chemicals, footwear hardware/accessories, shoemaking machinery, knitting machinery, flyknitting shoe uppers, digital printing equipment, laser equipment, 3D printing equipment, and CAD/CAM systems.
- Date of Establishment: 1998
- Start Date: 23 August, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 876 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 19,480 (2022)
- Venue: Wenzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center
- Organizer: Wenzhou Donnor Exhibition Co., Ltd.
2024 Guangzhou International Shoes Machinery Material Leather Industry Fair – Guangzhou, Guangdong, Southern China
This fair focuses on shoe-making machinery, leather machinery, synthetic leather machinery, leather machinery, bags and handbags machinery, 3D printing equipment, intelligent manufacturing technology, shoe material machinery, synthetic leather, leather, shoe materials, chemical industry, and shoe accessories.
- Date of Establishment: 2013
- Start Date: 30 May, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 579 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 12,875 (2022)
- Venue: Poly World Trade Center Exhibition Hall
- Organizer: Guangzhou Guanglv Exhibition planning Co., Ltd.
2024 The 32nd Shoes Leather Guangzhou – Guangzhou, Guangdong, Southern China
This fair showcases shoe-making machinery, leather-making machinery, synthetic leather machinery, leather goods machinery, textile machinery, 3D printing equipment, automation equipment, leather, ready-to-wear leather, furniture leather, synthetic leather, raw leather materials, shoe materials, chemicals, and accessories.
- Date of Establishment: 1993
- Start Date: 29 May, 2024
- Period: Annual
- Number of Exhibitors: 1,248 (2022)
- Number of Visitors: 35,980 (2022)
- Venue: China Import and Export Complex
- Organizer: Top Repute Co. Ltd.
As the Chinese market continues its growth trajectory, these trade shows are poised to become even more significant in the global leather, shoes, and bags landscape. Attending these events offers an unparalleled opportunity to tap into the vast potential of this dynamic industry.
The leather, shoes, and bags trade fairs in China are a vital gateway to the Asian market. These events provide a platform for businesses to connect with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the industry.
