Auto Aftermarket Guangzhou (AAG) celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with a landmark edition that underscored its role as one of Asia-Pacific’s most influential industry platforms. For the first time in its history, the event expanded to occupy all floors of the Poly World Trade Centre, covering 80,000 square metres of exhibition space — a 14% increase from the previous edition.
The 2025 show attracted an impressive 1,781 exhibitors, reflecting a 17% year-on-year growth and setting a new record for participation. Complementing the exhibits were 30 fringe programmes and special events, offering industry insights and networking opportunities, along with 44 professional buyer delegations from across multiple countries, underscoring the show’s international significance.
10th Edition Special Activities
To mark the anniversary, AAG hosted a series of special activities across the three-day exhibition:
AAG History Gallery: A visual journey through the four major chapters of AAG’s development, featuring iconic exhibits and historical images that traced its rise from inception to becoming one of China’s most important aftermarket platforms.
Special Art Piece: A collaborative artwork created from recycled automotive parts with a team of renowned artists. The piece, symbolizing innovation and sustainability, will be donated to a local training institution for automotive professionals after the show.
Treasure Hunt: An interactive activity that encouraged visitors to follow themed routes, collect stamps, and win souvenirs while gaining insights into trends and products within specific sectors of the aftermarket.
Exhibition Hall Layout & Highlighted Zones
The 10th anniversary edition showcased the full breadth of the automotive aftermarket through six dedicated halls and a mezzanine level:
Hall 1 — Auto Parts
Hall 2 — Auto Customisation (Underground Tuning Salon)
Hall 3 & Hall M — Auto Parts
Hall 4 — Customisation Accessories & Automobile Services
Hall 5 — Commercial Car Area
Hall 6 — Quick-Wear Parts Area
Each hall was designed to spotlight the diversity of the aftermarket — from high-performance customisation to quick-wear components critical for road safety.
Notable Exhibitors
Among the Parts & Components and Electric & Electronics categories, notable exhibitors included ADD Industry, Antu’an, Aaton, BRTEC Wheel Hub, CIJAN, CITIC, CNTW, Derke, DLZ, DYNE, eBay, Enterex, Frey, Gold, GSK, GSP, Jinjia, Jiyon Carbon, Kingston, LEZD, Liwei, Luoshi, MTI Engine, Shentou, Sling, Songtian Motor, Sumax, XGM, Yameili, Yihong, Yongyu Industry, and many others.
Gold presented its advanced suspension systems.
GSP displayed a comprehensive line of chassis products, including drive shafts, ball cages, wheel hubs, suspension components, rubber parts, and shock absorbers.
CNTW exhibited its braking portfolio, featuring brake pads and discs.
Sling Bearing showcased wheel hub bearings and bearing units.
DYNE, known for its energy efficiency and adaptability, demonstrated its solutions designed for both traditional fuel-powered vehicles and the growing new energy vehicle (NEV) market.
These exhibitors highlighted the depth and diversity of innovation at AAG 2025, underscoring how suppliers are positioning themselves to serve both legacy systems and the fast-emerging NEV segment.
Fringe Programmes & Forums
AAG 2025 was not only about the exhibition floor — the show’s 30 fringe programmes and forums provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and future-oriented discussions.
Key themes included:
Smart Repair & Diagnostics: Sessions highlighted AI-driven tools, connected workshop technologies, and digital platforms transforming repair efficiency and accuracy.
Global Supply Chain & Trade: Forums discussed resilience and innovation in automotive supply chains, reflecting on lessons from recent disruptions while highlighting opportunities in cross-border trade.
Sustainability & Green Innovation: Discussions on recycling, remanufacturing, and the adoption of eco-friendly materials across the aftermarket.
Buyer-Supplier Matchmaking: Targeted networking programmes that facilitated direct engagement between the 44 buyer delegations and suppliers, ensuring real commercial outcomes from the exhibition.
These fringe activities strengthened AAG’s role as not just a marketplace, but also a knowledge hub where the future of the industry is debated and shaped.
Over the past decade, AAG has firmly established Guangzhou as a hub for aftermarket trade and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. The city’s strong manufacturing base, strategic location, and international reach continue to make it an essential gateway for suppliers and buyers alike.
As the aftermarket moves into a new era, the 10th anniversary edition of AAG demonstrated that the industry is not only responding to change, but actively driving it. The record turnout, full-venue expansion, and special activities made AAG 2025 both a celebration of the past decade and a bold step into the future.
At ElectricBlue.Asia, we continue to follow these developments closely, shining a spotlight on the innovations, trends, and players shaping the future of mobility.
