China Exhibitors by Industry — Top Trade-Fair Sectors
Companies from China exhibit most in Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery (7.8%) — the full industry/sector breakdown of China's trade-fair exhibitors, from TruLista's verified data.
TruLista tracks the industries that 17,835 companies from China exhibit in across active trade fairs. The leading sector is Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery (7.8% of China's categorized exhibitors), ahead of Metal Working Industries (6.8%) and Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology (6.4%).
Industries where China companies exhibit, by share
| # | Industry / sector | Companies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery | 1,398 | 7.8% |
| 2 | Metal Working Industries | 1,211 | 6.8% |
| 3 | Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology | 1,135 | 6.4% |
| 4 | Automotive Engineering - Systems & Components | 1,045 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Security - Risk Management | 1,038 | 5.8% |
| 6 | Sports | 998 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Home Show | 838 | 4.7% |
| 8 | Building & Construction | 737 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Mechanical Components | 635 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Electronic Design & Components | 532 | 3% |
| 11 | Plastics | 530 | 3% |
| 12 | Beauty & Personal Care | 517 | 2.9% |
| 13 | Decoration | 487 | 2.7% |
| 14 | Packaging | 450 | 2.5% |
| 15 | Heating - Air Conditioning | 412 | 2.3% |
| 16 | Glass Working Industries | 376 | 2.1% |
| 17 | Catering & Hospitality Industries | 298 | 1.7% |
| 18 | Welding | 296 | 1.7% |
| 19 | Electrical & Electro technical Engineering | 295 | 1.7% |
| 20 | Bikes - Motorcycles | 285 | 1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Which industry do China companies exhibit in most?
Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery — 1,398 companies from China (7.8% of categorized exhibitors). Metal Working Industries (6.8%) and Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetology (6.4%) follow.
How many industries do China companies exhibit across?
121 distinct industries/sectors, based on TruLista's active-fair data.
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Methodology: TruLista verified exhibitor database; distinct China companies grouped by the primary industry/sector of the active trade fairs they attend. Updated June 24, 2026.
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