CITEXPO 2027: practical guide

CITEXPO, the China International Tire Expo, is scheduled for 1–3 September 2027 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China. The organiser describes the show as specialising in tyres, wheels and related products, with trade visitors using it to compare products and gather market information.

Why CITEXPO matters

The latest published organiser report located for this guide covers 2025 and lists 400 exhibitors and more than 15,000 visitors. Those figures describe the 2025 edition, not a forecast for 2027. The organiser’s About page separately says trade visitors came from 120 countries, without assigning that figure to a particular edition.

Compare products and suppliers

CITEXPO’s official focus is tyres, wheels and related products. Its exhibitor profile also describes materials and machinery used in tyre production. Buyers can use this scope to compare offerings; manufacturers can investigate relevant production inputs. The 2027 exhibitor list and detailed programme were not verified.

Gather market information

The organiser positions CITEXPO as a meeting place for international traders and a source of information about China and world markets. Set a defined sourcing or technical question before attending so that conversations can be compared against your actual requirements.

Who should visit CITEXPO?

Tyre and wheel buyers, importers and distributors

Useful if you are assessing suppliers or product lines for a sourcing or distribution decision. Prioritise product range, application, technical specifications, standards, order terms, lead times, warranty and service. Ask for written documentation and verify that the product fits the markets you serve.

Automotive aftermarket and fleet professionals

Bring the vehicle classes and operating conditions that matter to your business. Compare relevant models, dimensions, load information and service arrangements. Record any performance claims that need independent validation rather than relying on a brief stand conversation.

Manufacturers and production suppliers

The organiser describes tyre-production materials and machinery as part of the exhibitor profile. If you are evaluating inputs or equipment, prepare your process, throughput, utilities, footprint and integration requirements. Ask suppliers to identify technical limits, service support and documentation needed for a plant review.

What can you find at CITEXPO?

Tyres and related products

• Tyre products for vehicle and commercial applications
• Related tyre products and parts listed by participating suppliers
• Product variants to compare by intended use, dimensions and specifications

Wheels

• Wheels and rims for relevant vehicle classes
• Fitment, material, dimensions and load details to verify with the supplier

Production materials and machinery

• Materials used in tyre production
• Machinery and equipment for tyre manufacturing

These categories reflect the organiser’s stated scope, not a confirmed list of 2027 stands. Check the current exhibitor directory when it is released.

How to prepare before CITEXPO

1. Define the decision

Decide whether you are sourcing tyres or wheels, expanding a distribution range, studying competing products or researching a production input. Write down the answers you need before travelling.

2. Build and prioritise a target list

Use the organiser’s current exhibitor directory and floor plan when available. Mark companies as A — must meet, B — useful alternative, or C — explore if time allows. Treat previous-edition exhibitors as historical, not confirmed 2027 participants, and confirm meetings directly.

3. Prepare comparable questions

• Which applications and vehicle classes is the product designed for?
• What sizes, construction details, standards and test documents are available?
• What order quantities, capacity and lead-time assumptions apply?
• What warranty, technical support and replacement arrangements are offered?
• For equipment, what throughput, utilities, footprint and integration work are required?
• For materials, what grade, consistency, handling and quality-control information is available?

4. Bring the right information

Prepare your target applications, expected volumes, compliance requirements, delivery location and decision timeline. Share enough detail for a supplier to assess fit, and ask for claims that matter to your decision in writing.

How to use the CITEXPO exhibition days

Use a consistent comparison record: company → product or process → specification → fit for your requirement → contact → next action. For tyres and wheels, record the precise model and application; for production inputs, capture operating conditions and integration questions. Keep confirmed specifications separate from claims that still need checking.

CITEXPO is scheduled for three days. If attending for one day, focus on confirmed priority suppliers. With two days, add alternatives and technical discussions. Use a third day to revisit shortlisted stands or resolve missing questions. Check the 2027 floor plan and opening arrangements before setting your schedule.

Travelling to CITEXPO

The organiser lists the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center at No. 880, Bocheng Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Event-specific rail, airport, shuttle, parking and entrance details for 2027 were not verified. Confirm current access information with the organiser and venue before departure.

Who should consider exhibiting at CITEXPO?

The stated scope is relevant to tyre and wheel manufacturers, related-product suppliers, and businesses providing tyre-production materials or machinery. Define a concrete objective—such as presenting a product range, investigating distributor interest or collecting technical feedback—without assuming that exhibiting guarantees leads or sales. Request current participation terms, review the 2027 floor plan and budget for demonstrations, freight, staffing and follow-up.

CITEXPO visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Confirm registration, dates and venue arrangements.
• ☐ Check the 2027 exhibitor list and prepare technical questions.

During

• ☐ Record comparable specifications, supporting documents and contacts.
• ☐ Set a clear next action for each priority conversation.

After

• ☐ Request missing quotations, technical sheets or compliance information.
• ☐ Verify supplier claims and landed costs before deciding.

Is CITEXPO worth visiting?

CITEXPO is most relevant to businesses working with tyres, wheels, related products or tyre-production inputs that need direct supplier comparison or industry information. The organiser’s 2025 report documents a substantial trade audience, but the value of a 2027 visit depends on the companies confirmed for that edition. A prepared buyer or supplier with a defined objective is better placed to make useful comparisons than someone walking the show without a plan.

CITEXPO 2027 at a glance

Plan a purposeful CITEXPO visit

Decide which supplier, product or production question you want to answer in Shanghai. Use the show to compare evidence and leave with clear follow-up actions. Specify. Compare. Verify. Follow up.

Tyre and wheel industry opportunities in China

Market context

European Rubber Journal’s 2025 China Tire Report, analysing China Rubber Industry Association data, put combined revenue for the major tyre makers covered by its analysis at approximately US?.5 billion in 2024, up 8.3% year on year. This figure applies to the manufacturers covered by the report, not the entire Chinese tyre market.

Opportunities for exhibitors

Tyre, wheel, related-product and production-input suppliers may use this sector context to frame questions about product fit, technical requirements and potential supply relationships. Qualify prospective partners directly and assess standards and commercial terms independently.

Opportunities for visitors

Buyers could compare tyres, wheels and related products against their own market requirements, while production professionals may investigate materials or machinery for a defined process. The reported revenue is context, not evidence that a particular buyer will attend or purchase.

China may be relevant to businesses evaluating tyre manufacturing and supply chains; fit depends on each participant’s products, customers, compliance needs and sourcing strategy.

Discover Shanghai

CITEXPO is held in Pudong, within Shanghai municipality. The Shanghai municipal travel guide identifies city attractions that visitors may consider around the exhibition schedule.

The Bund

The municipal guide describes the Bund as a 1.5-kilometre waterfront area and protected historical district in central Shanghai.

Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden is a traditional Chinese garden beside the City God Temple in Huangpu district. Check current visitor arrangements before planning a visit.

If your schedule allows, set aside time beyond the exhibition days to explore Shanghai. Confirm transport and opening details directly before travelling.