AI, Smart Robotics and Direct Sourcing Shape Trends at October China Gift Fair

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts and Home Products Fair, organized by RX Huabo, concluded October 23 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, bringing together 4,500 exhibitors and over one million products across nearly 300,000 square meters. The event recorded over 260,000 buyer visits from Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East.

Smart Robotics and AI Gain Traction in the Middle East

At the consumer electronics halls, smart robot toys drew attention from Middle Eastern buyers seeking distribution and wholesale opportunities. UBTECH and Robosen were among the highlights. UBTECH showcased AI educational robots, while Robosen presented officially licensed Transformers with voice control, automatic transformation, and programmable functions. Mini robots powered by large language models (LLMs) also attracted attention for conversational interaction and technology-focused gifting.

Small Appliances Show Strong Export Demand

China's small-appliance manufacturers showcased coffee makers, humidifiers, and seasonal appliances. One leading manufacturer reported shipping dozens of containers monthly, mainly to European and U.S. markets. Another exhibitor supplying Costco and Walmart cited continued growth through direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites and global agency networks.

New Brands and Themed Zones Bring Fresh Sourcing Opportunities

For international buyers looking beyond established suppliers, the 2026 edition offered a broader pool of sourcing opportunities, with over 1,000 first-time exhibitors bringing new brands and products to the show floor. Ten specialized zones added further depth across consumer electronics, home lifestyle, brand services, and emerging categories, creating more opportunities to discover new products and build supplier connections.

The 35th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair will take place April 25–28, 2027.

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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