China Cycle 2026: The World’s Largest Bike Manufacturing Show kicks off in May

The global bicycle industry is set to converge on Shanghai this May, with China Cycle 2026 scheduled to run from May 5–8 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

Bicycling Australia will be on the ground in Shanghai, bringing you the latest bikes, technology and industry trends direct from the show floor.

Now in its fourth decade, the China International Bicycle Fair has grown into one of the largest and most influential trade shows in the cycling world, bringing together manufacturers, brands and buyers from across the global cycling industry.

The show is widely regarded as the largest cycling trade exhibition in the world by visitor numbers.

The 2026 event will span 13 exhibition halls, showcasing everything from complete bicycles and components to emerging technologies and electric mobility solutions.

Organisers say the show will again focus heavily on international business connections, with expanded trade-matching sessions designed to link global buyers with suppliers.

Last year’s event attracted more than 156,000 visitors, including nearly 17,000 international attendees from 144 countries, highlighting the scale of the exhibition and the continued global interest in China’s cycling manufacturing ecosystem.

China remains the world’s largest manufacturing and consumer market for bicycles and e-bikes, accounting for more than 60 per cent of global bicycle and e-bike trade.

A mix of international brands and leading Chinese manufacturers are expected to exhibit at the show, including names such as Giant, Merida and Shimano alongside major domestic companies like Phoenix and Forever.

The event also comes at a time when the global trade show landscape is shifting. Several major brands have reduced their presence at Eurobike in recent years, with rising exhibition costs and changing marketing strategies prompting some companies to focus on smaller dealer events and direct product launches.

That shift places ever greater importance on industry gatherings closer to the supply chain. With many of the world’s factories and component suppliers based in Asia, the Shanghai event is one to watch.