BEIJING, March 13, 2026 — The 34th East China Fair (ECF), concluding its four-day run in Shanghai, achieved approximately 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in intended orders, once again demonstrating the dynamism and robustness of China’s foreign trade.

As a significant foreign trade exhibition in China, the event drew 46,450 purchasers from 126 countries and regions, marking a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase in the total number of international buyers.

Geographically, buyers from Europe and North America saw a 5.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, while purchasers from Southeast Asia experienced a substantial surge of 24.1 percent.

This year, both international and domestic purchasers were captivated by the impressive exhibits showcasing the application of new technologies, green development initiatives, and emerging consumer trends.

Cutting-edge products incorporating AI, the Internet of Things, and 3D printing, such as AI magic mirrors, hydrogen-oxygen machines, plant protection drones, and 3D printed slippers, were on display.

With the widespread use of new materials like X-TEX fabric, new plant-dyed cloth, and RPET recycled material, the exhibits at the 34th ECF highlighted enhanced environmental friendliness and functionality.

The debut of new technologies, including temperature-controlled layered casting technology, activated carbon and sub-nanometer fiber blending technology, and EVA integrated molding technology, contributed to the increased scientific and technological content of the 34th ECF.

By featuring a greater proportion of exhibits focused on green technology, the 34th ECF effectively illustrated the transitional pathways of China’s foreign trade, reflecting an ongoing upgrade from traditional manufacturing to green manufacturing.

In addition to these advancements, the event also embraced new consumption trends by hosting exhibits related to the pet economy, emotional economy, sports economy, and sleep economy to promote related trade.

The fair comprised four sub-exhibitions, covering a total area of 115,000 square meters with 5,291 booths. It also included two special exhibition zones designed to boost cross-border e-commerce and facilitate sales for overseas exhibitors.

Continuing its tradition, the ECF provided dedicated areas for buyer-supplier matchmaking. This year, it invited 14 procurement groups comprising 1,154 quality purchasers and organized seven matchmaking events to foster high-quality deal-making.

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