科隆亚太采购五金、家居、家电、园艺产品交易会（Asia-Pacific Sourcing）是一个旨在创造新的环太平洋地区与欧洲、北美洲之间进出口的贸易平台，两年一届，在科隆国际展览中心举办。科隆亚太采购交易会已成为目前亚太地区制造商向欧洲和北美地区客户展示自己最新产品和技术的最重要、最成功的采购会。展会时间与地点完美的迎合了买家的需要——春季在科隆亚太采购交易会参观和采购，对于昂贵的亚洲采购之行来说，节省大量的时间和费用。作为参展商，您将在科隆这个欧洲的中心市场获得更多的益处，仅在科隆方圆500公里的地区内就集中了60%的欧洲市场购买力。
该展是一个单独的平台，展示了来自房子和花园行业亚洲的产品，其目的是将来自亚洲增长市场的产品范围与欧洲和北美不断增长的需求联系起来，所有这些都集中在科隆。 本次展会定期每两年举办一次，作为进出口业务的多边枢纽， 亚太采购展是为房子和花园行业的产品创新和趋势的订购和交流平台。该展与IAW - 零售促销和进口国际贸易博览会的平行性将为参观者和参展商带来繁荣的好处。
展会回顾：2015年参展企业656家，专业贸易观众6600人；2013年参展企业达到623家，观众人数5000多。2005年与2007年两届展会举办的相当成功，几乎所有的参展商和观众获得巨大的收获。即使在2009年全球经济危机背景下，展会规模有所缩减，但是所有的参展商和观众都表示展会的效果完全超出了他们的期望。2009年的举办吸引了来自全球15个国家及地区的856家参展商，在3天的展览时间内全球有来自65个国家及地区的45000名专业观众亲临该展，其中来自海外的专业观众占55%，展出面积达到近3万平方米。其规模仅次于科隆五金展，已成为欧洲第二大五金工具类展览会。
展品范围(Show Products):
1.五金及DIY产品：工具、琐具及安全设备、DIY材料、铁艺制品、丝网制品及紧固件；
2.园林及休闲产品：花园家具、园艺工具、烧烤用具、露营设备、体育用品，玩具；
3.家居消费品：玻璃制品、陶瓷制品、餐桌灯饰 灯具、礼品、季节性礼品等；
4.大小家电。
展会报告(Show Reports):
Asia-Pacific Sourcing (APS), which opened its doors in Cologne from 11 to 13 March 2025, impressively confirmed its position as the biggest sourcing platform outside of Asia. Staged for the first time in Halls 7 and 8 of the Cologne fair grounds, the event recorded strong growth in the number of exhibitors: More than 800 exhibiting companies from 16 countries presented numerous new Asiatic tools and products from the household, garden and leisure sector on exhibition space spanning 32,000 m². As such, the trade fair once again served as an important platform that brings Asiatic manufacturers together with buyers from Europe and overseas and promotes long-term business relations. In spite of diverse local and air traffic warning strikes, over 5.500 trade visitors from 75 countries travelled to Cologne to inform themselves about the current industry trends and products. In comparison to the previous event, APS was able to record a 22 percent increase in the number of visitors. The next edition of Asia-Pacific Sourcing is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 March 2027 and will serve additional segments.
"With this year's edition, Asia-Pacific Sourcing has once again underpinned its position as the most important sourcing platform outside of Asia," said Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH. "The thoroughly positive feedback we have received from all sides, not only confirms the high quality of the trade fair's offer and visitors, but also its special significance for the industry. APS succeeds more efficiently than any other event in bringing the growth markets of Asia together with the growing demand from Europe and abroad in one location in a compact and targeted manner."
Innovations and product diversity from the Far East
once again, APS 2025 presented a wide selection of new products and trends from the hardware industry. In the tools and accessories segment, the spectrum extended from connection and fastening technology, industrial supply, manufacturing facilities, locks and fittings to home improvement/DIY materials. The offer was enhanced by selected products from the garden section.
The exclusive presentation platform "Best of China" that took place in the scope of the trade fair for the fourth time was once again a special highlight. In total, 54 Chinese companies, each a leader in its sector, presented their latest developments on the special zone in Hall 7. The aim of the exclusive platform is to make the high quality of these Chinese suppliers visible as well as offering the buyers a targeted orientation for selecting the best products. Among others, hand-held and power tools, compressed air and automobile tools, garden tools, household goods, lighting as well as building and furniture fittings were on display. In addition to trusted top sellers, the companies also presented a host of intelligently manufactured innovative products and climate-friendly solutions. The participating exhibitors not only convinced with their high product quality, they also proved to be competent and reliable business partners. Furthermore, selected outstanding products were showcased in a prominent position on the Central Boulevard.
Positive response from the exhibitors and visitors
The lively atmosphere that prevailed in the halls during the three days of the trade fair also underlined the fact that the theme sourcing is still of high relevance for companies in times of delivery bottlenecks, lacking resources and dynamic pricing. Dealers were pleased to experience new products, tools and tool accessories up close on-site and establish contacts to the Far East. In turn satisfied exhibitors reported about a lively demand at their stands and expert discussions at the highest level.
"We have been on board as regular exhibitors since the start of Asia-Pacific Sourcing - as well as at the EISENWARENMESSE - INTERNATIonAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE since the early 90s. The trade fair in Cologne at the beginning of March is far more than a fixed date in the calendar for us - it is an important industry meeting point and an integral part of our business and personal exchange. The development of the industry is impressively demonstrated at APS: From the classic tradesman's hammer, to the smart measuring tape, from one generation to the next. The trade fair not only offers an ideal platform for business deals, but also a unique opportunity for dialogue, innovation and cooperation - especially in times of new technologies, increasing environmental demands and sustainable developments. APS has undergone continual further development over the past 20 years, but one thing has stayed the same: the spirit of innovation and inspiration," said Kai Ouyang, Chief Operating Officer of Sichuan Bright Machinery Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.
"Asia-Pacific Sourcing is the most important platform for us where we present our latest products and innovations to an international trade audience. The trade fair enables us to establish valuable business contacts and develop long-term partnerships. We particularly appreciate the event's international reach: APS combines the dynamics of the Asiatic procurement market with the demand of the European retailers - an ideal platform for sustainable business relations," summed up Shivam Sharma, Director Marketing H.R. International.
Strong synergies with IAW
The International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and imports (IAW), which was staged parallel in Halls 6 and 9, offered additional impulses. As was already the case in previous years, the co-staging of the two trade fairs produced positive synergy effects. Whereas the trade visitors profited from the enhanced offer of promotional, trend and seasonal items, the exhibitors were delighted at the additional number of visitors.
Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2025 in figures
Over 800 exhibitors from 16 countries took part at Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2025. The most strongly represented nations were China and Hong Kong with 707 exhibitors, followed by Singapore and Taiwan with 42 suppliers and India with 21 exhibiting companies. Over 5.500 trade visitors from 75 countries attended APS in Cologne. As such, the trade fair recorded a 22 percent growth rate in the number of visitors. The international share of trade visitors was 47 percent.
The next Asia-Pacific Sourcing will take place from 9 to 11 March 2027.
