From 13 to 16 June 2026, Riva del Garda will welcome back Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, confirming its position as the essential international marketplace for the volume footwear, bags and leather goods industry. With exhibitors joining from over 40 countries, the exhibition highlights a multicultural supply chain where China continues to play a pivotal manufacturing role. This upcoming edition will feature a strategic focus on two of China's most prestigious manufacturing clusters: the athletic hub of Jinjiang and the fashion footwear district of Huidong.
Jinjiang Pavilion: innovation in sports and casual footwear
Located in Hall A3, the Jinjiang Pavilion will bring together 12 high-quality manufacturing companies from the Quanzhou–Jinjiang region, spanning a collective exhibition area of 192 square metres. Known worldwide as the “Footwear Capital of China”, Jinjiang boasts a highly integrated supply chain covering everything from raw materials to finished products.
The companies featured in the Jinjiang Pavilion are all well-established local export-oriented footwear manufacturers, specialising in trend-driven sports shoes, casual footwear, and a wide range of fashionable slippers. Their products combine mature manufacturing know-how with styles that are closely aligned with overseas consumer demand, and are already exported to numerous countries and regions worldwide.
Known as the “Footwear Capital of China,” Jinjiang benefits from a highly developed industrial ecosystem and a strong, integrated supply chain, covering the entire production process from raw materials to finished goods. Its manufacturing capabilities, innovation strength and industrial efficiency are widely recognised by international buyers.
The participation of the Jinjiang Pavilion represents an important step forward in the “Jin Products Going Global” initiative. Moving beyond the traditional model of individual companies entering overseas markets independently, this collective presence brings the district to Europe as an industrial cluster, further strengthening the international visibility and reputation of Jinjiang footwear as a regional brand.
Through the high-quality international business platform offered by Expo Riva Schuh, participating companies will have the opportunity to connect with qualified European buyers, seize new opportunities in overseas markets, expand their export channels and support the global growth of more outstanding products from Jinjiang — contributing at the same time to the steady development of the local real economy and foreign trade sector.
Huidong Pavilion: the capital of women’s fashion shoes
In Hall A1, the event will host the Huidong Women’s Footwear Industry Base, a district with over 40 years of manufacturing expertise. Huidong is a leading "Production Base of China's Women's Shoes" featuring a complete supply chain. Hosting nearly 7,000 enterprises and a national quality center, it projects a massive output of 930 million pairs of shoes by 2025.
Serving as the designated manufacturer for over 60 renowned domestic and international brands like GUCCI and ZARA, Huidong focuses on fashionable women's shoes, exporting 75% of its products to 46 countries and regions across Europe, America, and Southeast Asia.
Currently, Huidong is fully committed to building a modern and efficient industrial system driven by innovation and green manufacturing, by establishing high-standard group norms and promoting the collective "Huidong Ladies' Shoes" trademark.
The Guangdong women’s fashion footwear companies participating in Expo Riva Schuh are bringing together high-quality trade resources, backed by the core supply chain of the Huidong women’s footwear industrial base. Supported by a mature industrial chain and a direct-from-factory sourcing model, Huidong has built strong industrial competitiveness. Its well-established manufacturing cluster and unique sourcing advantages are now providing powerful momentum for Chinese women’s footwear to expand onto the global stage.
Plan your visit ahead to discover all the new manufacturing opportunities. You can explore the full digital catalogue and start networking immediately by downloading the Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags official App.
