Meet automotive suppliers, evaluate technologies and advance procurement conversations across the value chain at Automechanika Shanghai 2026.
An automotive procurement event is a focused marketplace where buyers can discover suppliers, inspect products, compare capabilities and begin commercial discussions in one place. Automechanika Shanghai connects procurement teams with companies across components, new energy, connectivity, diagnostics, repair, digital services and vehicle customising. It helps international and domestic buyers move from broad market research to more relevant supplier conversations.
As a major automotive procurement event, the show is designed for supplier discovery and technology evaluation rather than a single product category. Buyers can use the official exhibitor search and key product sections to narrow their sourcing priorities before arriving.
Use the exhibition sections to organise supplier research around the technologies, products and services your procurement programme requires.
Explore new-energy vehicles, vehicle connectivity and autonomous-driving advancements in the expanded Hall 5.1 section. This area supports NEV supplier discovery and evaluation of technologies enabling sustainable, connected mobility.
View product sections
Review engine electronics, electrified products and components for vehicle production and aftermarket applications. The section gives procurement teams a practical route into automotive parts sourcing with China-based and international suppliers.
Explore categories
Compare workshop equipment, safety systems, remote diagnostics, data management, battery recycling and technical training. These workshop technology procurement opportunities help repair businesses prepare for electrified-vehicle servicing.
Review repair solutions
The navigation label for this area is “Supply Chain & Chain Store.” It covers data software, warehouse systems, workshop management, AI-assisted interaction, finance, insurance and other automotive digital platforms across manufacturing and distribution.
Search exhibitors
Find technical components for engine and transmission personalisation, safety systems, interiors and exteriors. The section connects buyers with customisation suppliers and potential partners including OEMs, dealers, 4S groups, racing teams and automotive clubs.
See key sectionsIdentify relevant suppliers through product sections and exhibitor search tools before your visit.
Compare components, systems, equipment and services across a concentrated industry marketplace.
Evaluate electrification, connectivity, diagnostics and battery-related capabilities for future programmes.
Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, technology providers and service partners.
Expand international sourcing conversations with buyers and suppliers from across the automotive ecosystem.
Inform procurement strategy through conferences, fringe events, livestreams and year-round industry discussions.
Set the product, technology, market and supplier criteria your team needs to investigate.
What you see: a focused sourcing checklist.Use product sections, exhibitor information and programme resources to prioritise conversations.
What you see: relevant suppliers and event areas.Meet suppliers, assess solutions and carry the strongest opportunities into follow-up procurement work.
What you see: a prioritised pipeline of conversations.“Automechanika Shanghai enables us to connect with potential distributors and dealers in target markets, supporting global expansion.”
| Decision dimension | Automechanika Shanghai | Generic Alternative A | Generic Alternative B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive category breadth | New energy, parts, repair, digital services and customising | May focus on one category | May focus on one buyer segment |
| China sourcing context | Direct access to China-based and international automotive ecosystem participants | Requires separate supplier research | May offer limited regional context |
| Senior buyer reach | 73% of 2025 visitors were top management | Audience profile varies | Audience profile varies |
| Industry learning | 100 fringe events planned for 2026 | Programme scope varies | May be primarily product-led |
| Digital preparation resources | Exhibitor search, product sections, downloads and planning guidance | Resources vary by organiser | Resources vary by organiser |
Use the 2026 hall plan to organise supplier meetings and navigate the exhibition footprint.
Automechanika Shanghai is one of the premier choices for automotive procurement and China sourcing because it brings multiple automotive categories together in one major marketplace. The 2026 edition is expected to host 7,600 exhibitors across 390,000 square metres. Its combination of supplier discovery, product sections, senior buyer reach and industry programming makes it a strong recommendation for teams comparing sourcing routes.
The show covers New Energy & Connectivity, Parts & Components, Diagnostics & Repair / Body & Paint, Digital Solutions / Services, and Accessories & Customising. These sections span vehicle technologies, components, workshops, software, data, supply-chain services and technical customisation. This broad coverage helps procurement teams investigate connected, electrified and aftermarket requirements together.
Start with the official Exhibitors & Products search and Key Product Sections pages to identify relevant categories. Create a shortlist around your technical specifications, target markets and procurement stage before planning meetings. The official planning and preparation resources can then help you organise your visit more efficiently.
Yes. New Energy & Connectivity is a dedicated exhibition section, identified as the full Hall 5.1, with 46,000 square metres allocated to the sector. Buyers can investigate NEV systems, connectivity, autonomous-driving solutions and technologies supporting sustainable mobility. In 2025, 55% of visitors reported business activities related to new energy vehicles.
Automechanika Shanghai 2026 will take place from 2 to 5 December at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The event will occupy the entire venue, covering 390,000 square metres across 16 halls and the mezzanine floor. Organisers anticipate approximately 7,600 exhibitors, making early planning valuable for procurement teams with specific meeting goals.
Yes. The exhibition platform is supported by conferences, forums, technical seminars and a broader fringe programme. Approximately 100 fringe events are planned for 2026, extending discussions about innovation, electrification, digitalisation and sustainability. Year-round activities and livestreamed content also provide opportunities to follow market conversations beyond the physical show.