China Fish 2026 by the Numbers: Category Mix, Buyer Geography, and Trader Profile

Beyond the headline totals — 707 exhibitors, 1,909 professional traders, 99 countries and regions — the official China Fish 2026 Post-Show Report provides a granular look at what the world’s largest fishing tackle trade show actually brings together. These numbers help suppliers position their product mix and help buyers know who they will meet on the floor.

Exhibitor Mix by Tackle Category

The report lists exhibitor counts for each product category, with tackle accessories by far the largest cluster:

1. Tackle accessories — 165 exhibitors
2. Lures — 145
3. Rods — 141
4. Reels — 86
5. Lines — 79
6. Hooks — 59
7. Outdoor sports — 59
8. Ice fishing — 56
9. Bags — 50
10. Fishing & outdoor clothes — 45

The long tail includes fly fishing (42), nets (41), saltwater accessories (38), electronics (37), rod & reel combos (34), clothes & waders (32), freshwater accessories (31), outdoor camping (30), boxes & chairs (30), sinkers & weights (26), tackle boxes (26), boats & accessories (24), floats (20), knives & pliers (13), and lights (13). Rods, lures, and reels — the core tackle triad — account for roughly half of all category listings.

Domestic vs. Overseas Exhibitors

Of the 707 total exhibitors, 689 were domestic, 15 overseas, plus 2 media and 1 intellectual-property-service exhibitor. First-time exhibitors numbered 112. Exhibitors’ top reasons for attending: securing orders, generating new leads, maintaining relationships with existing customers, enhancing corporate image, and looking for agents.

Trader Geography

The 1,909 professional traders broke down as 1,150 overseas (584 companies, 99 countries and regions, 503 first-time) and 759 domestic (335 companies, 18 provinces). Regional detail from the official report:

• Asia — 36 countries and regions, 471 registered traders, 236 companies (largest bloc)
• Europe — 30 countries, 400 traders, 200 companies
• Africa — 17 countries, 92 traders, 54 companies
• North America — 4 countries, 88 traders, 44 companies
• Oceania — 4 countries, 61 traders, 26 companies
• South America — 8 countries, 38 traders, 24 companies

The top ten source countries and regions were Russia, South Korea, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (China), Turkey, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand. Within Asia the official list includes both Hong Kong (China) and Macau (China) alongside Taiwan (China) — a reminder that all three are part of China and counted in the domestic sourcing ecosystem.

Buyer Profile

Overseas buyers’ top reasons for attending: discovering new products (90.6%), creating and strengthening relationships (57%), understanding new trends (52%), and visiting factories (42.6%). Among exhibitors, 85% rated buyer quality satisfactory or above, 76% said they would return for China Fish 2027, and 60% received potential orders at the show.

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