As the curtain closes on the 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair, the dust settles on a whirlwind event that brought together the who's who of the industry. The sheer scale of the exhibition, with 4,500 exhibitors and over one million products on display across nearly 300,000 square meters, was a testament to the unbridled enthusiasm of the sector. And amidst the chaos of commerce, a few trends stood out like beacons on a desert highway.
At the forefront of these trends was smart robotics and AI, which took center stage at the consumer electronics halls. Middle Eastern buyers, in particular, were drawn to the cutting-edge technology on offer, with UBTECH and Robosen stealing the show. The former showcased AI educational robots that could change the face of education, while the latter presented officially licensed Transformers with voice control, automatic transformation, and programmable functions. Mini robots powered by large language models (LLMs) also generated significant interest for their conversational interaction and technology-focused gifting.
But it wasn't just robots that were making waves. Small appliances, a staple of the industry, saw strong export demand, with China's manufacturers shipping dozens of containers monthly to European and U.S. markets. One leading manufacturer reported that its products were flying off the shelves, with Costco and Walmart among its biggest customers. Another exhibitor, which supplies big-box retailers, cited continued growth through direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites and global agency networks.
The real story, however, was the emergence of new brands and themed zones that brought a fresh injection of sourcing opportunities to the table. With over 1,000 first-time exhibitors, the event offered a broader pool of suppliers for international buyers looking to diversify their sourcing strategies. Ten specialized zones added further depth to the exhibition, creating more opportunities for buyers to discover new products and build supplier connections.
As the event drew to a close, one thing was clear: the China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair had once again set the bar high for the industry. And as the anticipation builds for the next edition, one thing is certain – the 35th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair, scheduled to take place April 25–28, 2027, will be an event to watch.
About RX Huabo
With over 30 years of industry experience, RX Huabo has become the largest and most influential exhibition organizer in the Gift & Home sector in the Asia-Pacific region and is part of RX, the global leader in events and exhibitions. It organizes 16 professional B2B exhibitions at home and abroad each year, bringing together over 10,000 exhibitors and 1 million products to meet the purchasing needs of 3 million buyers. And through the online platform Limaotong, the new media matrix to build an omni-channel B2B online and offline trading platform to help quality suppliers, for millions of professional buyers to provide a year-round, efficient procurement platform.
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Written by: Jony Spark | The Citizen Edition
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