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Shanghai

Yangtze River Delta

Nearest port

Port of Shanghai

KMs from port

~0 km

Nearest airport

Shanghai Pudong (PVG) / Hongqiao (SHA)

KMs from airport

Port of Shanghai

Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is China’s largest commercial and logistics hub and plays a central role in high-value manufacturing, regional headquarters, and advanced production rather than mass, low-cost manufacturing. The city sits at the core of the Yangtze River Delta and anchors supply chains across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. Manufacturing in Shanghai is concentrated in high-tech, automotive, electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, chemicals, and advanced equipment. Major global manufacturers with significant operations include Tesla (Gigafactory Shanghai), SAIC Motor, Volkswagen, General Motors, Siemens, BASF, Roche, and Pfizer, alongside extensive Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier networks supporting both domestic and export markets. Shanghai is also a key base for R&D, pilot production, quality control, and regional supply-chain management, with many products designed or finalized in Shanghai and mass-produced in nearby cities such as Suzhou, Kunshan, and Ningbo. Shanghai Port is the world’s busiest container port, providing unmatched global shipping connectivity. Shanghai is best suited for buyers sourcing high-spec products, automotive and EV manufacturing, medical and regulated goods, and suppliers requiring advanced compliance, engineering depth, and world-class logistics rather than lowest-cost production.

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Shanghai

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Export %

The total percentage of this city's manufacturing which is exported to other countries

65%

Top Categories

This city is known for its capabilities in the following sectors

High-tech manufacturing

Labour Tier

One of China’s most expensive labour markets.

Tier 1

Labour Wage

The average wage the manufacturing labour gets in the city

¥8,000–10,000+

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Top Products Produced By the City

Automotive parts

Precision machinery

Chemicals

Electronics

Main Business zones For Importers

Below is the list of key marketplaces or business hubs in this CIty for importers. These are the major spots where the bulk of manufacturers or manufacturing outlets are

Pudong New Area Industrial Belt

Songjiang Export Processing Zone

Jiading Automotive Zone

Minhang Economic Park

Key Advantages For Importers

• Global trade gateway with world-class port & airport infrastructure.

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• Large talent pool, innovation ecosystem and high value-add manufacturing.

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• Strong international branding and global market access.

Challenges

• Labour, real-estate and operational costs among the highest in China.

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• Intense competition and rising expectations for technology/innovation.

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• High regulation and environmental compliance burden may impact cost.

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