Record-breaking Attendance of Over 350,000 Visitors CHINAPLAS 2026 Successfully Concluded

Publish date: 2026-06-11

The four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully demonstrated the strong resilience and innovativeness vitality of the plastics and rubber supply chain, injecting momentum into the high-quality development of the industry. Uniting Global Innovation on a World Stage This year, the exhibition brought together 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions, a 10.57% increase compared to the 2025 Shenzhen exhibition; it welcomed 350,189 visitors from 188 countries and regions, marking a 24.53% increase compared to the 2025 Shenzhen exhibition. Among them, visitors from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas accounted for 24.68%, a total of 86,440 visitors, a 26.11% growth compared to the 2025 Shenzhen exhibition. Stepping into the exhibition halls, visitors could instantly feel the buzz of trade and innovation. Over 3,800 sets of machinery exhibits featured live demonstration, and more than 1,900 raw material suppliers assembled. Over 350 exhibitors brought their global or Asian debut technologies, presenting a holistic view of the industry. The exhibition was not only spearheaded by Global 500 and China 500 enterprises but also featured over 1,000 Specialized and Niche Chinese enterprises, which refer to the enterprises with comprehensive indicators established by the Chinese government in terms of economic benefits, degree of specialization, level of excellence in operation and management, etc, among which nearly 200 enterprises are national "Little Giant" companies, unleashing infinite vitality. "When I navigated the 16 exhibition halls, I was proud to observe that CHINAPLAS has reached a world-class standard. I saw the passion of the visitors, the diverse exhibits, the enthusiastic exchanges between exhibitors and visitors, the rising status of Chinese technology suppliers on the world stage, and the growing global recognition of China as one of the important future driving engines for the plastics and rubber industries," Ms. Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. , the organizer of the exhibition stated. Accelerating Technology Adoption to High-Quality Industry Development Under the theme “Transformation · Collaboration · Sustainability”, the exhibition focused on four key areas, namely "Circular Economy," "Digitalization," "Innovative Materials," and "China’s High-end Technologies", comprehensively displaying the innovative achievements of the plastics and rubber industries leaping towards high-end, intelligent, and green development. State-of-the-art industrial machinery, including high-end injection molding machines, highly versatile blown film production lines, smart and efficient extrusion systems, as well as blow molding and thermoforming equipment, all made their appearance and were showcased in live operation on-site. These can be widely adapted to application scenarios across automotive, electronics and electric, packaging, medical, and many other industries. In response to the pressing demand or AI transformation across the plastics and rubber industries, innovative solutions continuously emerged, such as equipping injection molding machines with a cognitive "smart brain", the collaborative operation of intelligent injection molding and humanoid robots, and intelligent recycling sorting equipment. These have become key variables in redefining production efficiency, quality, and costs, thus pushing "smart manufacturing" to new heights. From high-performance films, flame-retardant polypropylene modified materials, polyolefin elastomers (POE), PFAS-free materials, and high-performance bio-based materials, to high-quality recycled materials which can be comparable to virgin plastics, the boundaries of innovation are constantly expanding their boundaries. Anchoring on emerging markets with immense growth potentials, such as the low-altitude economy, humanoid robots, AI data centers, and new energy, exhibitors launched new plastics and rubber materials and advanced processing technologies like long-carbon-chain nylon materials, high-performance carbon fiber reinforced composites, polyurethane (PU) potting foams, and PEEK. Leveraging Concurrent Events to Inspire Industry Insights in the Future The exhibition featured a series of high-level concurrent events which were overwhelmingly well-attended. These curated programs, including "The Power of Plastics Forum," "Additives Seminar: Enhancing Sustainability and the Values of Plastics," "Tech Talk," "Medical Plastics Connect," "InnoAccelerate," and "Applications in Focus," addressed core topics, such as cutting-edge trends, market hotspots, and intelligent and green transformation pathways in the plastics and rubber industries. By convening global leaders and industry elites on stage, these sessions fostered deep discussions to jointly explore emerging opportunities and map out a new future for the industry. Elevating Exhibition Value to Amplify Industrial Chain Synergy Against the backdrop of profound shifts in the global economic landscape and an extensive restructuring of supply chains, CHINAPLAS 2026 has not only significantly boosted confidence across the plastics and rubber industries, but also clearly demonstrated the value of diversification of the exhibition. While reinforcing and stabilizing global supply chains, the exhibition achieved a major leap in its platform capabilities, evolving from a traditional trade-matching exhibition into a hub of comprehensive and collaborative innovation for the industry. For exhibitors, CHINAPLAS is far more than an efficient, direct sales engine for expanding market share and securing orders; it is a premier stage to project brand image, communicate market vision, and cultivate long-term mutual trust. At the fairground, exhibitors engage in strategic discussions with clients, capture unfiltered market feedback, and uncover untapped demands and market gaps. At the same time, CHINAPLAS provides a vital opportunity to gather competitive intelligence, map out the broader supply chain landscape, and define a clear strategic direction for long-term development. For visitors, attending the exhibition goes beyond discovering new products, discussing cutting-edge technologies, and streamlining supply chain sourcing. It offers a valuable opportunity to step away from daily routines, step into the fairground, and experience the pulse of a changing industry. Here, visitors gather firsthand market intelligence, accurately anticipate industry trends, and spark innovative ideas alongside global partners. Ultimately, face-to-face interactions with exhibitors can bridge gaps, deepen trust, and translate the collaboration from “intention” to “action”. Unlocking Vast Business Opportunities through Strong Recognition from Exhibitors and Visitors The momentum of the four-day exhibition remained strong from start to finish. The 16 exhibition halls saw a continuous high-density foot traffic as exhibitors eagerly welcomed visitors from all over the world. The event yielded fruitful results, serving as a dynamic platform for securing orders, negotiating collaborations, establishing strategic directions, expanding networks, and fostering mutual success. Phoebe Tsang, Head of Communications, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. : “Since joining the very first CHINAPLAS in 1983, BASF has been a steadfast supporter of this key industry event. Over the decades, CHINAPLAS has evolved into a leading platform for innovation and exchange across the global plastics industry. We are pleased to continue our participation and support this important platform, working closely with the organizer, customers and partners to drive innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across the value chain as part of our #OurPlasticsJourney.” Bridget Ngang, Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific at KRAIBURG TPE: “CHINAPLAS 2026 once again reinforced its position as a leading platform for innovation, collaboration, and business growth in the plastics industry. The exhibition provided valuable opportunities for us to showcase our latest TPE solutions while strengthening engagement with customers and partners across the region.” Michael Zhang, Vice President of Marketing Asia at ARBURG (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. : “CHINAPLAS is an exceptional platform for showcasing our Asian product portfolio and highlighting our ‘local for local’ strategy. During the exhibition, we introduced the new ALLROUNDER TREND electric machine to the Asian market. Compared with last year, we recorded a significant increase in enquiries, with 65% specifically related to the ALLROUNDER TREND. We are very satisfied with this outcome.” Yu Min, Deputy General Manager of Suzhou Tongda Machinery Co., Ltd. : “Our fully electric HSE series and the high-end Kautex KTC series production lines were showcased side by side, attracting professional buyers from more than 30 countries and regions, including many loyal customers who previously preferred European and American equipment. The booth saw strong visitor traffic, and we secured multiple equipment and turnkey line orders directly on-site. What we experienced was more than simple transactions; it was the collective momentum of the entire plastics and rubber ecosystem striving for growth and resilience. The value created by such a platform is our most significant takeaway.” Shao Jinhui, Marketing Manager of Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc. : “Our overall exhibition experience was excellent. We saw strong visitor traffic with high proportion of quality professional visitors, facilitating precise and efficient business matching. Meyer attracted numerous local and overseas visitors to stop by for enquiries and in-depth discussions, fostering a highly collaborative environment. The results were remarkable, with on‑site contract signings exceeding RMB 80 million.” The high-quality resources, vibrant trading environment, and wealth of innovative achievements of CHINAPLAS 2026 earned high acclaim from local and overseas visitors, all of whom departed with a highly rewarding experience. Mr. Wassim Wadie Mikhail, General Manager of Alex Mark from Egypt: “CHINAPLAS offers an excellent opportunity to learn about advanced technologies, equipment, and raw material options — while also comparing pricing and engaging in meaningful negotiations with suppliers. We expect this will lead to substantial collaborations and procurement opportunities.” Ms. Jenni Frans Tjong, Regional Purchasing Manager at PT TRIAS SENTOSA TBK from Indonesia: “Attending CHINAPLAS was a win for us. It’s one thing to email, but it’s entirely another thing to meet face-to-face. We finally got to vet those 'hard-to-find' manufacturers and catch up with our current partners in person for the first time. It really changed the vibe from just buying stuff to building a partnership. We walked away with much better trust, stronger deals, and a few new material options that we definitely wouldn't have discovered online.” Ge Lei, R&D Manager of Unisupply Industrial: “CHINAPLAS 2026 reached new heights in both scale and internationalization. It highlighted the circular economy, digitalization, and high‑performance materials, with many of the showcased technologies advancing from demonstration to practical deployment. Our priorities have shifted from pricing to supply‑chain stability, material performance and sustainability alignment, as well as equipment intelligence and system integration, while our purchasing approach is also transitioning from purchasing individual machines to acquiring solution‑based systems.” Liu Tingting, Office Director of Suzhou Wanlong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. : “CHINAPLAS 2026 can be described as a highly professional and forward‑looking technology exhibition tailored for automotive interior industry professionals. At the exhibition, you can intuitively experience how core trends like lightweighting, environmental protection, and intelligence are reshaping the landscape of injection molding and auto parts with unprecedented speed and depth. The processes, materials, and molding technologies showcased at the exhibition have immense reference value for both enterprises and the industry.” Chen Chu, Mold Engineer of Samsung Electronics: “Through this visit, I gained an in-depth understanding of the latest R&D directions and process upgrade ideas of plastics and rubber materials and molding equipment manufacturers, such as mold intelligence, AI application implementation, and environmentally friendly low-carbon materials. It brought a lot of inspiration for our company's subsequent product iteration, technical optimization, and supply chain planning, making it a very rewarding experience and providing great support for future business collaboration and technology exchanges. Our purpose in organizing a delegation was clear - to allow colleagues to experience new products, cutting‑edge processes, and supporting supply‑chain technologies, step beyond the limitations of daily work, absorb innovative ideas, and accurately grasp development trends in home appliance components.” Feng Jiaxuan, Project Supervisor of Senior Material: “The exhibition is highly aligned with the lithium-ion battery separator industry, comprehensively covering core equipment, raw materials, and other key areas of separator production. Through this visit, we efficiently connected with high-quality upstream and downstream resources, and engaged in in‑depth exchanges on process upgrades, cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and localization practices. The insights gained provided valuable reference for our technology R&D, product iteration, and supply chain optimization, effectively helping us seize development opportunities amidst tight industry balances.” The exhibition has successfully concluded, but the business opportunities never end. We extend our sincere thanks to the global exhibitors, visitors, and partners for their trust and support. Welcome to visit CPS+ eMarketplace, the O2O Strategy Partner of CHINAPLAS, to browse exhibitor products and post sourcing requests; or scan the CHINAPLAS Live QR code to watch the playback of the mega event, and continuously uncover new collaborative business opportunities. CHINAPLAS is held alternately in Shenzhen in odd years and Shanghai in even years. The next exhibition will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), PR China from April 13 to 16, 2027. We look forward to embarking on a new journey with global industry professionals to co-shape the future of the plastics and rubber industries! For more information or enquiries, please visit ChinaplasOnline.com or contact Chinaplas.PR@adsale.com.hk. **END** Please click on the photo to download the high-resolution image. Grateful if we are provided a copy or a link for reference if it is published. This press release is issued by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. For media inquiries, please contact: Hong Kong: Ms. Cynthia Lau / Ms. Josephine Lam Tel: (852) 2516 3583 / 2516 3367 Email: Chinaplas.Media@adsale.com.hk Official Website: ChinaplasOnline.com CHINAPLAS WeChat: About CHINAPLAS 2026 CHINAPLAS 2026 is organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services (Shanghai) Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services (Shenzhen) Ltd. and co-organized by China National Light Industry Council - China Plastics Processing Industry Association, China Plastics Machinery Industry Association, the Plastic Trade Association of Shanghai, and Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. The event is also supported by various plastics and rubber associations in China and abroad. First introduced in 1983, CHINAPLAS has been approved by UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) as a "UFI Approved International Event". CHINAPLAS 2026 is exclusively sponsored by the Europe’s Association for Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturers (EUROMAP) in China for the 35th time. CHINAPLAS is currently world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair, and is widely recognized by the industry as one of the most influential exhibitions in the world.