China Diecasting & China Nonferrous 2027: a practical guide

China Diecasting & China Nonferrous takes place on 14–16 July 2027 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Halls N1–N5, in Shanghai, China. The paired exhibitions focus on die-casting and nonferrous-metal technologies. Their product scope gives manufacturers, technical teams and buyers a way to examine materials, moulds and equipment together, while exhibitors can present solutions to a trade audience.

The current official event listing names China Diecasting and China Nonferrous. Metal China is a separate foundry exhibition announced for Tianjin in May 2027, so it is not part of this Shanghai event.

Why China Diecasting & China Nonferrous matters

Compare materials and processes

Die-casting decisions connect alloy choice, component design, mould performance, machine capability and quality requirements. Seeing aluminium, magnesium and zinc alloy products alongside moulds and equipment can help visitors identify technical questions to take back to their production teams.

Use the scale as context

The organiser reported 49,200 m² of exhibition space, 585 exhibitors and 24,832 trade visitors from 52 countries and regions in 2025. These are previous-edition figures, not a forecast for 2027.

Who should visit China Diecasting & China Nonferrous?

Buyers and sourcing teams

Useful if you are assessing suppliers or preparing a sourcing decision. Prioritise:

• Aluminium, magnesium and zinc alloy suppliers relevant to your component.
• Die-casting machines and moulds that match your production needs.
• Evidence of process capability, inspection and repeatability.
• Supplier support, commissioning, spare parts and service.
• Lead-time and commercial details to confirm directly.

Bring a concise specification and compare suppliers against the same criteria.

Foundry and die-casting engineers

Useful if you are responsible for process design, material selection or equipment evaluation. Focus on machine-and-mould fit, alloy properties, inspection and quality controls, tooling maintenance, and integration with your plant. Bring non-confidential requirements and distinguish documented data from general product claims.

Manufacturers and production managers

Useful if you are planning capacity or reviewing a production issue. Decide which bottleneck matters, whether a material or tooling alternative fits your product, what evidence is needed before a trial or quotation, and which colleagues should join supplier discussions.

Exhibitors and technology suppliers

Suppliers of die-casting equipment, moulds, aluminium, magnesium and zinc alloys, and related nonferrous technologies may find a relevant trade audience. Set objectives such as explaining an application or pursuing technical enquiries; these are goals, not guaranteed outcomes.

What can you find at China Diecasting & China Nonferrous?

Official product listings identify aluminium, magnesium and zinc alloys and moulds within the paired exhibitions’ die-casting and nonferrous-metal focus. Confirm exact specifications with suppliers.

Equipment, moulds and tooling

Compare machine capability against your part, alloy and production conditions. Ask about process controls, commissioning, operator training and service. For moulds, discuss design responsibilities, maintenance, repair and expected production conditions.

Nonferrous alloys

Compare grades and documentation against component strength, weight, operating environment, finishing and compliance requirements. Ask for test data and clarify which properties depend on processing.

What should you try to achieve?

For buyers

Identify a shortlist of suppliers whose documented capability merits technical review. Record product, application, specification, evidence, service terms and next step.

For engineers

Choose one process or component challenge. Ask what information suppliers need, what assumptions their solution requires and what validation is needed before implementation.

For production managers

Decide whether you are gathering market intelligence, preparing a capital request or addressing an active production issue. Leave with evidence and follow-up actions, not only brochures.

How to prepare before China Diecasting & China Nonferrous

1. Define your production or sourcing question

Be specific about a new component, material review, equipment replacement, tooling need, supplier diversification or process bottleneck.

2. Prepare a technical brief

Where appropriate, bring a non-confidential summary of the component, alloy, output, quality criteria and operating conditions. Follow company rules before sharing proprietary drawings or process data.

3. Build a target list

Use the official exhibitor and product directory when 2027 information is available. Rank targets as essential, relevant or explore-if-time-allows, and confirm that listed products match your needs.

4. Ask comparable supplier questions

• Which applications and alloys is this product designed for?
• What test evidence or technical data can you provide?
• What are the relevant machine, mould or material limits?
• How are inspection and process consistency addressed?
• What commissioning, training and service are available?
• What information is needed for a meaningful proposal?

5. Confirm practical details

Check registration, opening times, hall plan and programme with the organiser before travel. The 2027 arrangements may be updated.

How to make the most of the exhibition

Use a consistent note for each conversation: Company → product → application → evidence → relevance → next action. Record the alloy grade or equipment model, the specification offered and whether the next step is a quotation, engineering review or no action. Separate claims from evidence and request technical documents through approved channels.

Plan your time realistically

With one day, focus on essential suppliers and pre-arranged questions. With two days, allow time for both machinery and tooling and alloy comparisons. Across all three days, use additional time for follow-up conversations and second reviews. Check the final hall plan before setting your route.

Networking for technical and commercial outcomes

Prepare a short introduction covering your role, products or processes, and the question you are addressing. Before ending a useful conversation, agree on a next step such as technical documents, a specification review or a quotation. A contact exchange alone does not establish supplier fit.

Travelling to China Diecasting & China Nonferrous

The venue is the Shanghai New International Expo Centre at No. 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Confirm the organiser’s latest access, entrance and visitor instructions before travelling, and check the final information for Halls N1–N5.

One day or several days?

One day

May suit visitors with a defined shortlist and essential meetings.

Two days

May suit visitors comparing technical products and supplier terms, or planning second conversations.

Across the full event

Consider all three days if your role spans several product areas or you need time to revisit shortlisted suppliers. The value depends on your objectives and the final exhibitor list.

For visitors with a live project

Prepare a brief with the component need, target material, operating conditions, quality evidence and decision timeline. Ask about tooling, machine capability, testing, maintenance and service. Supplier discussions can inform a review but do not replace engineering validation.

After China Diecasting & China Nonferrous: turn notes into decisions

Sort contacts into immediate follow-up, potentially relevant suppliers and general market intelligence. Request promised evidence, assign follow-up owners and compare alternatives against the same specification. Verify technical claims, quality controls, service capability and commercial terms before deciding.

Who should consider exhibiting?

Suppliers whose products fit the die-casting and nonferrous-metal focus may consider exhibiting, including machinery, moulds and alloy-related technologies. Define target customers, applications, evidence visitors need and follow-up capacity. Do not assume attendance automatically produces orders or partnerships.

China Diecasting & China Nonferrous visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the production, engineering or sourcing decision.
• ☐ Prepare a non-confidential brief and supplier questions.
• ☐ Review the official exhibitor list and hall plan when available.
• ☐ Confirm registration and venue instructions.

During

• ☐ Prioritise suppliers and record evidence consistently.
• ☐ Ask how materials, moulds and machines fit your application.
• ☐ Note limitations and next actions.

After

• ☐ Request promised technical information.
• ☐ Compare suppliers against the same criteria.
• ☐ Validate claims before deciding.

Is China Diecasting & China Nonferrous worth visiting?

The event is most relevant to professionals comparing die-casting equipment, moulds or nonferrous materials who have a clear technical or sourcing question. The organiser reported 585 exhibitors in 2025, but the 2027 line-up will determine specific matches. A prepared visit can help buyers and engineers structure supplier comparisons; an unplanned walk through the halls is less likely to answer a defined production problem.

China Diecasting & China Nonferrous 2027 at a glance

Make your visit purposeful

Decide what evidence or comparison would move your work forward. Use the fair to ask better questions and agree practical next steps. Specify. Compare. Verify. Follow up.

Foundry and die-casting opportunities in China

Market context

China’s total casting output was reported at 50.75 million tonnes in 2024, 2.2% lower than the previous year, according to figures attributed to the China Foundry Association and reported by Foundry Planet. This is casting output, not a forecast for demand in a specific product category.

Opportunities for exhibitors

Suppliers of die-casting equipment, moulds and nonferrous materials may explore technical discussions with manufacturers and sourcing teams. The reported output gives market-scale context, not a guarantee of buyer interest; fit depends on applications, service capacity and market-entry requirements.

Opportunities for visitors

Buyers and production professionals could compare alloy, tooling and equipment options and learn how suppliers position products for casting applications. Verify each supplier’s capability against your own requirements.

China may be relevant to foundry and die-casting businesses because the association-attributed figure indicates substantial casting output. Assess opportunities against your products, target customers and sourcing or compliance needs.

Discover Shanghai

Shanghai combines historic districts and waterfront landmarks with major museums. The venue is in Pudong New Area; these attractions are city visits rather than features of the exhibition site.

Yuyuan Garden

The official Shanghai tourism guide describes this traditional garden through pavilions, rockeries, ponds and curved bridges.

The Bund

Listed by Shanghai’s tourism board, the Bund is a waterfront area known for its architectural setting along the Huangpu River.

Shanghai Museum

The museum is listed by the city’s tourism board among Shanghai’s attractions and offers visitors a cultural visit in the city.

Consider setting aside time around the exhibition for a city visit, and check current visitor information before making plans.