Shanghai

Yangtze River Delta

Nearest port

Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port

KMs from port

~32km from city, 47M+ TEU (world's #1)

Nearest airport

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

KMs from airport

~30km from center, #3 cargo airport globally

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

China's financial and manufacturing capital. Shanghai Port is the world's busiest container port (47M+ TEU). The city leads in automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech manufacturing with the Pudong New Area and Lingang New City.

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

4,500 - 7,000 RMB per month

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Top Products Produced By This 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

Upcoming Trade Shows For Importers

Live exhibition listings for this city, refreshed weekly — use these to time a sourcing trip around a real event.

August 12, 2026

World of Concrete Asia 2026

SNIEC - Shanghai New International Expo Center

Shanghai

Quick Facts About

Our Strong Suppliers Network

At Sapphire Logistics,we pride ourselves on our ability to handle a wide variety of cargo types

Export %

Top Categories

Labour Tier

Labour Wage

Top Products Produced By This City

Main Business zones For Importers

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Frequently asked questions

At Sapphire Logistics,
we pride ourselves on our ability to handle a wide variety of cargo types