2026 Johannesburg International Hardware and Accessories Exhibition, South Africa

The HARDEX AFRICA South African Hardware and Accessories Exhibition has been held since 1987. This expo is a professional exhibition in the field of hardware tools in southern Africa, and also a highly influential hardware event in the region. At that time, more than 20 international and regional wholesalers and retailers from around the world will participate.

Market Analysis

At present, large-scale infrastructure construction is underway in the African region, especially in the more developed South Africa. The proportion of the sustained growth of the construction industry in South Africa's national economy increased from 14% in the 1990s to 17% in 2005. The South African government is committed to building the construction industry into a pillar industry of the national economy, accounting for 25% of the gross domestic product. The development of the construction industry has led to a continuous increase in demand for hardware products. In terms of product variety, grade, and price, China's products are highly competitive in the market.

According to the South African Revenue Service, from January to June 2017, the import and export volume of goods in South Africa was 83.67 billion US dollars, an increase of 16.7% compared to the same period last year. Among them, exports amounted to 43.01 billion US dollars, an increase of 18.3%; Imports amounted to 40.66 billion US dollars, an increase of 15%. The trade surplus was 2.35 billion US dollars, an increase of 138.6%. In June, South Africa's imports and exports of goods reached $15 billion, an increase of 14.4%. Among them, exports amounted to 7.91 billion US dollars, an increase of 13.7%; Imports amounted to 7.09 billion US dollars, an increase of 15.2%. The trade surplus was 820 million US dollars, an increase of 2.2%. From January to June, the bilateral import and export volume of goods between South Africa and China was 110.4 US dollars, an increase of 17.7%. Among them, South Africa exported 3.76 billion US dollars to China, an increase of 21.1%, accounting for 8.7% of South Africa's total exports, an increase of 0.2 percentage points; Imports from China amounted to 7.28 billion US dollars, an increase of 16.1%, accounting for 17.9% of South Africa's total imports. South Africa's trade deficit was $3.52 billion, an increase of 11.1%. As of June, China is South Africa's largest trading partner, as well as its largest export market and largest source of imports.

Exhibition Scope

1. Daily hardware: mainly including kitchen equipment, stainless steel products, electric stoves, aluminum products, locks, range hoods, lighting fixtures, various cutting tools, hairdressing and beauty appliances, flashlights, zippers, lighters, etc;

2. Tool hardware: mainly including wrenches, pliers, files, saws, hammers, screw drivers, tape measures, gardening tools, auto repair tools, construction tools, riot control tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, etc;

3. Building hardware: mainly including metal doors and windows and accessories, fasteners, pipe fittings, various valves, pumps, nail wire mesh products, sanitary ware, bathroom equipment, bathroom hardware, decorative hardware, etc;

4. Other hardware: various hardware production machinery and equipment, as well as various lighting fixtures, automotive parts, small air compressors, and gasoline engines, etc

Exhibition Hall Information

Exhibition location: Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg Exhibition Center, South Africa