Chinaplas: 38th

Date: 21 - April 24, 2026
Location: Shanghai, China

CHINAPLAS is an international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai. The 2026 edition features over 390,000 sqm of exhibition space with more than 4,000 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions across 9 pavilions.

It displays plastics and rubber machinery including extrusion, injection, blow molding machines, ancillary equipment, film technology, automation, preprocessing, and recycling equipment. Chemicals and raw materials cover additives, bioplastics, 3D printing materials, pigments, composites, high-performance materials, semi-finished products, and thermoplastic elastomers & rubber.

Serves industries such as automotive, building & infrastructure, E&E, IT & telecommunications, packaging, medical, and others. Expected to attract 250,000 professional buyers, including 25% from overseas across 150 countries and regions.

Highlights include themes on sustainability & circular economy, digitalization & smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and high-end technologies from China.