Join Us in Shanghai 2026!
CHINAPLAS 2026, the International Exhibition for Plastics and Rubber, takes place April 21st–24th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao) in Shanghai.
Dates: April 21st–24th, 2026
Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao), Shanghai
Experience the Industry’s Premier Annual Showcase
Discover the foremost global platform dedicated to the rubber and plastics industry. This year’s CHINAPLAS 2026 will span over 390,000 square meters across 16 exhibition halls, uniting more than 4,600 exhibitors from around the globe. The exhibition champions the industry’s evolution toward premium, intelligent, and sustainable solutions—from pioneering material breakthroughs and smart manufacturing to environmental responsibility—fueling the transition from “Made in China” to “Created in China.”
1. Setting the Direction: Unlocking Innovation Across Three Strategic Pillars
The world is experiencing rapid shifts in technology, energy, and industrial infrastructure. Innovation-driven advancement and green, low-carbon practices are now the defining forces powering sustainable growth.
CHINAPLAS 2026 captures these pivotal industry shifts, assembling world-class exhibitors to forge a dynamic innovation ecosystem through state-of-the-art technology displays.
Material Innovation: Meeting Tomorrow’s Industry Demands
As sectors like new energy vehicles, urban air mobility, aerospace, rail transport, humanoid robotics, renewable energy, and solar power accelerate their growth, this exhibition emphasizes “material breakthroughs enabling application excellence”—featuring the latest in advanced materials.
Modified plastics and specialized thermoplastic elastomers enhance strength and electrical performance, ideal for EV battery systems and aerospace applications. High-performance engineering plastics deliver superior thermal and chemical resistance for sophisticated equipment. Thermoplastic composites, prized for their lightweight yet robust properties, are essential for emerging industries including low-altitude vehicles and humanoid robotics.
Intelligent Innovation: Entering the “Smart Manufacturing” Era
Artificial intelligence and automation are fundamentally transforming rubber and plastics production, ushering the sector into an era of intelligent manufacturing.
The exhibition will present comprehensive intelligent manufacturing ecosystems: automated production systems for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding; IoT-enabled digital management platforms; and AI-powered quality assurance solutions. These technologies help manufacturers boost productivity, reduce labor expenses, and transition from traditional automation to true intelligent manufacturing.
Green Transformation: Addressing the “Dual Carbon” Imperative
As nations pursue carbon neutrality targets, sustainable and low-carbon development represents both a catalyst for quality growth and a critical pathway for the rubber and plastics industry’s long-term viability.
The exhibition showcases transformative green and carbon-reduction solutions, charting a clear course for enterprise sustainability.
Advanced additives utilizing carbon capture technology minimize emissions during plastic production. Waste-to-resource initiatives through solvent recovery and VOC recycling unlock circular economy opportunities. Bio-based and biodegradable materials, combined with eco-friendly enhancers, strengthen recycled and bio-plastic performance while opening new market potential.
2. Scaling Up, Elevating Quality: Momentum Accelerates Through Growth
CHINAPLAS 2026 has achieved both quantitative expansion and qualitative enhancement. Booth bookings have surpassed projections, positioning the exhibition at record scale—exceeding 390,000 square meters and surpassing previous Shanghai events.
Organizers have strategically recruited cutting-edge technology firms and innovative suppliers, ensuring growth in scale aligns seamlessly with advancement in quality, delivering visitors an unparalleled technological experience.
The “diverse yet premium” exhibitor composition stands as another defining feature.
Internationally acclaimed rubber and plastics corporations bring world-class innovations and global expertise, helping Chinese enterprises meet international benchmarks. Simultaneously, homegrown innovators are thriving, with over 1,400 specialized firms securing booths and demonstrating China’s formidable technical capabilities.
A robust agenda of expert seminars and knowledge-sharing forums enriches the experience, fostering meaningful dialogue and accelerating the sector’s high-quality advancement.
3. Global Buyers Converge: New Energy Powers Industry Excellence
For decades, CHINAPLAS has served as the premier “global launchpad” for rubber and plastics enterprises. By strategically coordinating worldwide industry resources, the exhibition bridges suppliers and buyers across the entire value chain, drawing influential purchasers from every continent.
The previous edition welcomed 281,206 professional visitors spanning 170+ countries and regions, with 68,542 attendees from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and international markets—representing 24.37% of total attendance and reflecting significant internationalization progress.
CHINAPLAS 2026 will further strengthen global resource coordination. The organizing team actively engages international trade platforms, deepens partnerships with domestic and global industry associations and procurement networks, and extends personalized invitations to major buyers across automotive, electronics, and packaging sectors. The integrated O2O approach—partnering with the “CPS+ Online Supply and Demand Matching Platform”—seamlessly blends digital and in-person engagement. Buyers explore exhibitor profiles year-round, schedule meetings, and leverage AI-driven supplier matching that converts online connections into confirmed offline transactions and measurable business opportunities.
Global Market Perspective
Despite persistent international trade complexities, China’s rubber and plastics sector is establishing competitive strength through “innovation excellence.” Global purchasers increasingly seek not just cost-effective products, but actively invest in China’s intelligent machinery, advanced materials, and cutting-edge solutions—harnessing the nation’s robust manufacturing and innovation ecosystems to capture worldwide opportunities.
CHINAPLAS 2026 stands as the essential gateway connecting the global rubber and plastics supply chain with Chinese innovation.
