About This Show
The China (Wenzhou) International Leather, Shoe Material & Shoe Machinery Fair is an annual B2B trade show held in Wenzhou - China's "Shoe Capital" - running continuously since 1996 (29 editions as of 2026). Organized by the Wenzhou Shoe & Leather Industry Association and Zhejiang Dena (Donnor) International Exhibitions, it brings together supply-chain resources from Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong to cover leather, shoe materials, shoe chemicals, hardware/accessories, knitted fabrics, shoe machinery, sewing/cutting/laser equipment, 3D printing and CAD/CAM systems, with a growing focus on digital and intelligent manufacturing. The 2026 edition (opened August 20 under the theme "Digital Intelligence New Ecosystem, Supply Chain Driving Future") drew international buyer delegations from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and Central Asian countries, plus supply-chain teams from major footwear brands including Anta, Belle, and Converse.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 China (Wenzhou) Leather, Shoe Material & Shoe Machinery Fair held?+
It ran August 20-22, 2026 at the Wenzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Wenzhou, China.
What is the history of this show?+
First held in 1996, the 2026 edition was its 29th, making it one of China's longest-running footwear/leather industry trade fairs.
Who organizes the show?+
It is organized by the Wenzhou Shoe & Leather Industry Association and Zhejiang Dena (Donnor) International Exhibitions Co., Ltd., with co-organizing regional and national associations including the China Plastics Processing Industry Association and China Leather Association.
What did the 2026 show cover, and were there international participants?+
Exhibits spanned leather, shoe materials/chemicals, hardware, machinery, sewing/cutting/laser equipment, 3D printing and CAD/CAM systems. International buyer delegations from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and Central Asian countries attended, alongside supply-chain representatives from major footwear brands like Anta, Belle, and Converse.
Has a final post-show attendance/exhibitor report been published?+
Not as of August 25, 2026. Only opening-day coverage (reporting 600+ exhibitors and a 200+-attendee opening ceremony) has been published; no closing-ceremony or final results report was found.