China Maintains Global Shipbuilding Leadership: CIBS 2025 Set to Showcase Industry Growth
- For 14 years, it has ranked first in shipbuilding completion volume, new orders, and hand-held orders, holding more than 50% of the market share.
- The 28th China International Boat Show (CIBS2025) will take place from March 30 to April 2, 2025, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
- CIBS2025 will highlight innovative product designs and displays that link water, shores, and ships.
China leads the shipbuilding industry globally. For 14 years, it has ranked first in shipbuilding completion volume, new orders, and hand-held orders, holding more than 50% of the market share. This growth reflects a stable economic recovery in China.
The 28th China International Boat Show (CIBS2025) will take place from March 30 to April 2, 2025, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. This event spans over 70,000 square meters, showcasing 850 exhibitors and expecting more than 40,000 visitors. It forms an essential part of Tourism Plus Shanghai, a key tourism event during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.
CIBS2025 will highlight innovative product designs and displays that link water, shores, and ships. The exhibition will emphasize waterfront, maritime, and yacht tourism. Compared to last year, CIBS2025 anticipates a rise in both domestic and international exhibitors, including participants from Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, the U.S., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and more.
Special forum activities will include the “China International Forum on Boat Industry Development” and the “Seminar on Green Technology and Sustainable Development of Boats,” gathering experts from various sectors. The ASIA MARINE & BOATING AWARDS 2025 will also occur during the exhibition, featuring 100 prominent guests.
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