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As global supply chains undergo profound restructuring, China’s construction machinery industry stands at a critical crossroads of opportunities and challenges. While geopolitical tensions and trade frictions have added uncertainty to global expansion, domestic policy support, equipment renewal cycles, and the steady progress of mega infrastructure projects have injected new momentum into the market. Against this backdrop, bauma CHINA 2026 — the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles — has officially launched its exhibitor recruitment campaign. So far, international exhibitors from 30 countries and regions have confirmed participation, underscoring the show’s role as a core platform for companies to expand across Asia and overcome growth bottlenecks.
Breaking Through Globalization Challenges: The Value of an International Platform
In 2025, Chinese construction machinery’s overseas expansion is entering a “deep-water zone.” Traditional product exports alone are no longer sufficient — localized service systems, cross-border cooperation, and trade barrier strategies have become key to success. Leading Chinese companies such as XCMG, SANY, and Zoomlion have taken the lead, establishing production bases and subsidiaries across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa, evolving from “selling products” to “building ecosystems.”
At the same time, emerging Asian markets are becoming new engines of growth. Strong infrastructure demand in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America continues to drive exports of Chinese equipment. bauma CHINA 2026 is proving its strategic value as a regional platform with global influence: in addition to confirmed exhibitors from the United States, Germany, Italy, and Japan, new participants from India, Türkiye, and Brazil are joining the lineup. Building on the success of the previous edition — which attracted over 281,000 trade visitors from 188 countries and regions — bauma CHINA remains an indispensable two-way gateway for international cooperation.
Mega Projects Drive Industrial Upgrading: “Chinese Solutions” on the Global Stage
While overseas markets evolve, China’s domestic “national-level” projects are creating unprecedented industrial opportunities. One notable example is the Yarlung Tsangpo River Hydropower Project, officially launched with an investment exceeding RMB 1.2 trillion. The project is driving massive demand for earthmoving machinery, specialized construction equipment, and intelligent green technologies.
More importantly, it marks a technological leap forward. Advanced applications such as 5G-enabled intelligent drone concreting systems and high-altitude TBM cluster tunneling are shaping a complete set of “Chinese solutions” for extreme construction conditions. These groundbreaking innovations — tested under the toughest environments — will be showcased to the world at bauma CHINA 2026, highlighting China’s transformation from a technology follower to a global solution provider.
A New Chapter in the Industry’s Global Growth Journey
Having accompanied and driven the industry’s evolution from “Made in China” to “Intelligently Made in China” over the past 22 years, bauma CHINA continues to serve as a vital bridge between China and the global equipment manufacturing community.
From November 24 to 27, 2026, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will once again welcome global industry leaders, innovators, and buyers to ignite the next round of growth and cooperation in the world of construction machinery.
Over the past 22 years, bauma CHINA has accompanied and driven the industry’s evolution from “Made in China” to “Intelligently Made in China,” serving as a vital bridge between China and the broader Asia-Pacific equipment manufacturing community. From November 24 to 27, 2026, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will once again welcome industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from across Asia to ignite the next wave of growth, innovation, and cooperation in the construction machinery sector.
Visit www.bauma-china.com to secure your booth at bauma CHINA 2026.
About bauma
bauma NETWORK
In addition to holding the world-leading bauma trade fair, Messe München has a wealth of experience when it comes to organizing other international construction machinery trade fairs. For example, Messe München also organizes bauma CHINA in Shanghai as well as bauma CONEXPO INDIA in Greater Noida/Delhi. In 2017, M&T EXPO was added to the bauma NETWORK in the form of a license agreement with SOBRATEMA (Brazilian Association of Technology for Construction and Mining).
Messe München
As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at its around 90 international trade fairs. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, and electronica. Its portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the U.S. With a network of over 15 associated companies and almost 70 offices worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries and regions. The more than 150 events held annually attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad.
Source: Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd. press