CHPE Shanghai

CHPE Shanghai 2026 will be held from March 23 to 25, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The event marks the 20th edition of CHPE, underlining its long-term presence in the hosiery industry and its role as a stable annual sourcing hub. According to the official introduction, the exhibition typically attracts nearly 30,000 professional buyers each year and features more than 1,000 exhibitors across approximately 50,000 m² of exhibition area. For procurement teams, this scale enables systematic supplier comparison across regions, product categories and manufacturing capabilities, while for exhibitors it provides concentrated access to buyers with defined purchasing needs rather than general foot traffic.

The core theme of CHPE Shanghai is hosiery manufacturing and purchasing, with an extended focus on the broader fashion accessories supply chain. The exhibition is organised around the needs of buyers sourcing socks, stockings and related products for retail, wholesale, private label and cross-border trade. In 2026, CHPE is integrated into the broader “Fashion Accessories Shanghai” cluster, linking hosiery with hats, scarves, gloves, underwear and fashion jewellery exhibitions held concurrently. This thematic integration is commercially relevant because it allows buyers to consolidate sourcing across multiple accessory categories within a single visit, improving procurement efficiency and reducing coordination costs.

CHPE Shanghai attracts a professional audience composed of hosiery manufacturers, OEM/ODM suppliers, brand owners, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retail buyers. Many exhibitors come from established Chinese hosiery clusters such as Zhuji, Yiwu, Dongyang, Liaoyuan and Haining, alongside international suppliers and brands. For buyers, this concentration of production clusters allows direct evaluation of manufacturing maturity, quality consistency and scalability. For exhibitors, the visitor profile supports business-oriented discussions around pricing structures, production capacity, customisation, minimum order quantities and long-term cooperation rather than short-term promotional exposure.

The exhibition showcases a wide range of hosiery products including socks, stockings and functional hosiery, as well as complementary fashion accessories presented within the integrated exhibition framework. Products are typically displayed as collections or brand portfolios, enabling buyers to assess assortment depth, design coherence and production stability. This portfolio-based presentation is important for buyers building seasonal lines, private-label programmes or multi-channel assortments, as it allows evaluation beyond single SKUs and supports decisions on repeat orders, product lifecycle planning and supply reliability.

CHPE Shanghai 2026 will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, a venue suited for large-scale B2B sourcing exhibitions. The location supports efficient visitor routing, high exhibitor density and on-site business meetings, which are critical for procurement-driven events. For international participants, Shanghai provides logistical accessibility and proximity to major fashion and textile supply chains, enabling follow-up factory visits and negotiations immediately before or after the exhibition.

CHPE Shanghai is organised by Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., with the participation of Hyve (Asia) Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Aige Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. The organiser’s long-standing focus on fashion and accessories exhibitions underpins the event’s commercial orientation and continuity. For participants, organiser experience and industry specialisation are practical indicators of buyer quality, exhibitor relevance and the likelihood that participation will translate into concrete sourcing outcomes and long-term supply relationships.