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Farm machinery exports shift from selling machines to exporting systems, says industry map

At the 2026 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition, the sector released an export opportunity map, arguing overseas growth now depends on technology, brand, supply chain and service together.

Customs data: Africa leads growth in Chinese construction equipment exports

Per customs statistics, China's construction equipment exports grew more than 30 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, with Africa up about 77 percent and excavator exports to the continent rising in step.

Some TBMs and walking excavators fall under export control; confirm licences early

A 2026 joint announcement by the Ministry of Commerce and Customs places full-face tunnel boring machines and certain walking excavators under export control, requiring licences before shipment.

China extends zero-tariff treatment to 53 African partners from May 2026

Tariff Commission notice: from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, 20 African partners outside the LDC group get zero-tariff preferential rates; 33 African LDCs have had 100% tariff-line coverage since 1 December 2024.

141st Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: preparation list for meetings on site

Prepare product sheets, price ranges and lead times before arriving; onsite discussions go faster.

140th Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: preparation list for meetings on site

Prepare product sheets, price ranges and lead times before arriving; onsite discussions go faster.

141st Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: shipping exhibits and customs preparation

Exhibits usually enter under temporary admission; prepare lists and guarantees early to cut waiting.

141st Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: 2027-04-15 to 2027-04-19

The show runs in Guangzhou at Canton Fair Complex (Phase 1) from 2027-04-15 to 2027-04-19.

140th Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: shipping exhibits and customs preparation

Exhibits usually enter under temporary admission; prepare lists and guarantees early to cut waiting.

140th Canton Fair · Construction machinery and power equipment zone: 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-19

The show runs in Guangzhou at Canton Fair Complex (Phase 1) from 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-19.