The 12th All China-International Wire & Cable Industry Trade Fair (wire China 2026) and the 12th All China-International Tube & Pipe Industry Trade Fair (Tube China 2026) recently ended with positive results at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. On 115,000 square meters in ten exhibition halls, the two trade fairs featured nearly 1,600 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions and attracted 58,326 trade visitors from 120 countries and regions (44,920 at wire China and 13,406 at Tube China), along with 134 visitor delegations. Overseas visitors accounted for 16 % of the total attendance. With a stronger international presence and growing industry reach, wire & Tube China 2026 further strengthened its role as a meeting point for the global wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, fostering industry exchange and business connections.
wire China Highlights
50+ Industry Events | Insights into Trends Shaping the Wire & Cable Industry
More than 50 professional forums and technical seminars were held during wire China 2026, addressing key topics such as raw material markets, green materials, intelligent equipment, digital factories, overseas market expansion and industry standards. As part of the celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of China’s wire and cable industry, the 2026 China Wire & Cable Industry Conference released two major publications: “The History of China’s Wire and Cable Industry” and “Guidelines for the Development of China’s Wire and Cable Industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period”. The conference also announced the 2026 China Wire & Cable Industry Competitiveness Rankings, looking back on the industry’s development over the past 90 years while exploring its future direction.
Experts and representatives from industry associations, research institutions, leading domestic and international companies, and overseas industry organizations came together at wire China 2026 to share insights and practical experiences on industry trends, technological innovation and market demand. The exchange further strengthened collaboration across industry, academia, research and application, while providing a platform for new technologies, processes and solutions to be explored and discussed.
Five Themed Routes | A One-Stop Destination Experience Tailored to Sourcing Needs
Responding closely to market demand, wire China 2026 selected five dedicated product themes covering the complete production and application process lines of the wire and cable industry. The five themed visitor routes - Intelligent & Digital Innovation Equipment, Green & Low-Carbon Solutions, Quality Wires & Cables, Precision Measurement & Control Technology, and Auxiliary Processing & Supporting Equipment - provided a comprehensive view of solutions across the wire and cable value chain, helping trade buyers efficiently identify products and technologies aligned with their sourcing needs.
Tube China Highlights
Highlighting New Materials and Technologies | Fresh Momentum Driving Industrial Upgradation
Tube China 2026 introduced a dedicated Non-Ferrous Metals & High-Performance Alloys zone, focusing on the application of titanium, magnesium, aluminum and other high-performance alloys in tube manufacturing. Also, the Heat Treatment Equipment & Technology and Sawing & Laser Cutting Technology zones were further upgraded, offering professional visitors greater access to the latest processes, equipment and materials shaping the future of tube manufacturing.
A Dynamic Lineup of Industry Events | Addressing Key Issues Across the Tube Industry
A series of professional forums and industry events took during Tube China 2026, focusing on key topics including the steel tube industry, marine engineering, automotive applications, green and low-carbon development, and overseas markets. Industry experts, business representatives and relevant organizations came together to exchange insights into technological innovations and industrial development.
The 3rd China International Steel Tube & Pipe Conference explored a range of topics including industry big data, high-end development, intelligent manufacturing, overseas markets, international expansion, green and low-carbon development, stainless steel tubes and urban underground pipeline networks. The Tianjin Steel Industry Match‑making Conference highlighted the strengths of Tianjin’s iron and steel industry, showcasing its technological innovations, transformation achievements and distinctive regional brands. Buyers from across China, upstream and downstream businesses, and industry experts came to the conference to interact with Tianjin-based companies. The Offshore Engineering Tube & Pipe Application Forum 2026 with the topic “Opportunities in the Blue Ocean, Challenges in Deep Waters”, focused on offshore market trends, tube demand, certification systems and supply chain collaboration. The 2026 Automotive Green Drive and Tube Technology Innovation Forum themed “Accelerating Low-Carbon Transformation, Advancing Intelligent Manufacturing”, brought together R&D experts from leading automotive manufacturers and key players across the industrial value chain. Discussions focused on innovations in high-pressure thermal management tubing, lightweight tube components for vehicle structures, precision intelligent manufacturing processes, low-carbon compliance and international market expansion. The Foreign Investment Risk Management in Steel Industry Seminar used the World Welded Pipe Industry Development Report to examine the current state of the global welded tube industry, trade patterns and future trends. The seminar offered practical references for companies seeking to expand internationally and strengthen their overseas investment decision-making and management capabilities.
The next staging of wire & Tube China will be held from September 25 – 28, 2028 in Shanghai. For information on visiting or exhibiting at wire & Tube China 2028, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America; Telephone: (312) 781-5180; E-mail:
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SUCCESSFUL STAGING OF WIRE & TUBE CHINA 2026
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