More than 20% of the 281,000 visitors to last week鈥檚 Bauma China exhibition in Shanghai were from overseas. The event, hailed as an 鈥渋ncredible comeback鈥� by organiser Messe M眉nchen, attracted 3,542 exhibitors from 32 countries.

The top ten visitor countries were: Russia, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Brazil and Japan.

Bauma China 2024 attracted more than 280,000 visitors. (Photo: Messe M眉nchen )

The record-breaking numbers confirm Bauma China鈥檚 status as the largest construction equipment event in Asia Pacific.

Before the event, organisers were anticipating visitor numbers of around 200,000, and the previous show in 2020 鈥� impacted heavily by the pandemic 鈥� attracted around 80,000, with fewer than 3,000 foreign visitors.

Yang Chengjian, global senior vice president of Caterpillar said; 鈥淏auma China provides an excellent platform for showcasing innovative products, services, and solutions that address the industry鈥檚 present and future needs.鈥�

According to Song Gongcheng, president of Bomag (China); 鈥淭he results exceeded our expectations, with an overwhelming number of visitors.

鈥淥ur booth has been bustling with customers and dealers all along, reflecting the industry鈥檚 eagerness to embrace change and innovation. We have signed several agreements during the show.鈥�

Major Chinese OEMs also expressed satisfaction with the show. Xu Haijun, general manager of Sany Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. Electrification Company, said; 鈥淭he enthusiasm surrounding this year鈥檚 Bauma China was truly remarkable.

鈥淭here were a large number of overseas customers. They had meaningful conversations with Chinese brands. This indicates a growing global acknowledgment of Chinese construction machinery and the increasing appeal of our products.鈥�

The CEO of Messe M眉nchen, Stefan Rummel, said the event had made an 鈥渋ncredible comeback and impressively confirmed its leading position in the Asia Pacific region.

鈥淭he density of top players and outstanding technologies was inspiring. For our company, Bauma China is a guarantee and cornerstone of our success.鈥�

Leading Chinese exhibitors included XCMG, Sany, Zoomlion, SDLG, Longking, Shantui, Dingli, Lovol, NFLG, TZCO and CRCHI.

The show attracted industry players such as Ammann, Bomag, Bosch Rexroth, Caterpillar, Haulotte, Herrenknecht, Hidromek, Manitou, Manitowoc, Skyjack, Wirtgen Group and ZF Group, as well as national pavilions from Germany, Italy and Turkey.

The next Bauma China will take place from November 24 to 27, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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