China’s transition towards a lower-carbon economy is increasingly being reflected in its export sector, with growing demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient industrial equipment helping to reshape the country’s manufacturing landscape.

That trend was on display at the 140th Canton Fair, where green and low-carbon products accounted for a record 26 per cent of all exhibits, highlighting the growing role of sustainability in China’s industrial and export strategy.

The event comes at a time when global demand for clean technologies continues to rise. According to figures released by organisers, exports of key green products including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, wind turbines and related components recorded strong growth during the first three quarters of 2026, underscoring China’s expanding position in global clean energy supply chains.

While solar panels, energy storage systems and electric mobility solutions remain central to the green transition, the latest generation of low-carbon technologies is increasingly extending into sectors such as manufacturing and agriculture.

Among the technologies showcased at the fair were integrated residential solar photovoltaic systems that combine generation, power conversion and battery storage into a single platform. These systems are designed to help households reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources while supporting greater adoption of distributed renewable energy.

Industrial decarbonisation also featured prominently. Manufacturers demonstrated high-efficiency motors and drive systems aimed at reducing electricity consumption, alongside laser processing technologies that minimise both energy use and material waste.

Agriculture, another sector facing growing pressure to improve sustainability, was represented by fuel-efficient tractors and hybrid cotton harvesters capable of reducing fuel consumption by more than 30 per cent, illustrating how digitalisation and automation are transforming traditional farming operations.