30th China Hardware Fair highlights innovation and global collaboration

A buyer and exhibitor communicate at the 30th China Hardware Fair's Foreign Procurement Matching Meeting. [Photo/Tide News]

The 30th China Hardware Fair concluded in Yongkang county, Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Sept 28, wrapping up a three-day event that drew 70,600 visits, a 6.17 percent year-on-year increase.

Since its debut in 1996, the event has become one of the world's largest and most influential hardware exhibitions, serving as a key platform for industry connection and development.

This year, several innovative zones were introduced. The Imported Hardware Premium Zone featured global brands, including Japan's Hikoki and Spain's Tumtec, while the "AI plus" High-Tech Product Zone showcased cutting-edge products such as robot dogs and drones.

The fair also featured a discussion area where attendees could communicate with exhibitors, with nearly 300 international buyers in attendance.

The Yongkang Hardware Global Live Streaming Procurement Festival and Foreign Procurement Matching Meeting was a major highlight, attracting over 50 buyers from more than 20 countries and regions for one-on-one negotiations with local hardware enterprises.

A wide range of hardware products, including locks, electric scooters, and machinery, were showcased, as live streaming drew millions of online viewers, driving efficient order conversions and enhancing the global exposure of Yongkang hardware.