Automechanika Shanghai: 14 percent more visitors

15.12.2025

Automechanika Shanghai 2025 concludes successfully on 29 November, leaving a lasting impression marked by record-breaking participation from visitors and exhibitors.

Across four days, the fair celebrated the innovative advancement of the automotive supply chain, offering a sustainable outlook of how the industry is coming together for the development and upgrade of various vehicle types; a particularly important standpoint given these markets represented at the show have different needs. Participants praised the wide array of product showcases, opportunities presented for networking at fringe programme events, and high level of training at the specialised areas. 

Key figures
from Automechanika Shanghai 2025:
Onsite visitors: 253,691 from 190 countries and regions, 14 percent increase of visitors (28 percent from overseas)
Exhibitors: 7,465 from 44 countries and regions (10 percent increase of exhibitors)
Scale: 383,000 sqm of exhibition space (nine percent increase)
94 fringe programme events 

Ms Fiona Chiew, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “This edition of Automechanika Shanghai achieved record-breaking visitor participation with a 14 percent year-on-year growth. It underscores the show’s continued relevance and influence. More importantly, the event further demonstrated its role in the industry, not only through its comprehensive content covering R&D, manufacturing, distribution, and aftermarket, but also by serving as an indispensable platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange, innovation, open dialogue, skills development, and nurturing the next generation of talent.”

Ms Li Zhang, chairperson of China National Machinery Industry International Co Ltd, said: “Attendees had the opportunity to explore innovative solutions within the industry and exchange ideas, paving the way for collaboration across the supply chain and between nations. With even further advancements anticipated in new energy, intelligent connected vehicles, low carbon vehicles, and the low-altitude economy, we will continue to showcase these trends by updating our highlights and expanding the variety of activities at the show. This focus will create a more professional, influential and advanced platform for industry exchange, further fostering cooperation between domestic and international markets.”

Entire automotive supply chain
Involvement in the fair came from all around the globe, contributing to a record number of exhibitors and visitors over a groundbreaking scale. Among the 7,465 exhibitors, global representation came from 44 countries and regions.

Participants appreciated the opportunities to showcase and witness innovations, access new markets, and collaborate across R&D and manufacturing to distribution and after-sales sectors. For instance, the New Energy & Connectivity sector highlighted innovations in digital technologies, AI, and intelligent applications, showcasing products like semiconductor chips and powertrain controllers. The increase in scale and exhibitor participation here was significantly driven by the ambitions of carmakers seeking to enhance their capabilities in the supply chain.