WIRE CHINA

About the fair

The China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) was founded in 2003 by Reliable International Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. to provide a high-quality, effective trade platform for the tyre and wheel (rim) industry worldwide. Its profile covers not only tyre and wheel materials and equipment but also a wide range of tyres and rims, aftermarket services and related equipment — making CITEXPO one of the most successful shows in the global tyre and wheel sector and a prime marketplace for global buyers, suppliers and sellers. At CITEXPO, domestic suppliers meet high-quality buyers from around the world without leaving the country; foreign suppliers meet local and international buyers in one place; and traders meet the largest number of Chinese suppliers anywhere in the world. CITEXPO is the world's largest marketplace for Chinese tyres, wheels and related goods.

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Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.