ShanghaiJune 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The four-day “CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition” concluded successfully on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao) in Shanghai. This globally renowned annual event in the rubber and plastics industry set new historical records with an exhibition scale of 400,000 square meters, 5,104 high-quality exhibitors from home and abroad, and 350,189 professional visitors, fully demonstrating the strong development resilience and vibrant innovation vitality of the rubber and plastics supply chain, injecting surging momentum into the industry’s high-quality development.
CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition concludes successfully, fully showcasing the development and innovation of the rubber and plastics supply chain.
Gathering Global Innovation Power, Shining on the World Stage
This edition of the exhibition attracted 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 worldwide, a 24.53% increase from the 2025 Shenzhen exhibition; among them, visitors from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas accounted for 24.68%, totaling 86,440 people, a 26.11% increase from the 2025 Shenzhen exhibition.
Walking into the exhibition halls, a strong atmosphere of trade and innovation was palpable. Over 3,800 machinery exhibits were dynamically demonstrated, more than 1,900 raw material suppliers gathered, and over 350 exhibitors brought global/Asian debut technologies, vividly outlining the industry’s panorama. The exhibition not only gathered Fortune Global 500 and China Top 500 enterprises as leaders but also featured over 1,000 “Specialized and New” enterprises, including nearly 200 national-level “Little Giant” companies, continuously unleashing innovation vitality.
Liang Yaqi, General Manager of the exhibition organizer, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., stated: “As I walked through the 16 halls, I felt for the first time that ‘CHINAPLAS International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition’ has truly reached a world-class level. I saw the high enthusiasm of participants, the rich diversity of exhibits, the lively 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 key driving engines for the future of the plastics and rubber industry.”
Innovative Technologies Intensively Deployed, Leading Industry High-Quality Development
This edition of the exhibition closely adhered to the theme “Transformation • Collaboration • Shaping Sustainability,” focusing on four core directions: “Circular Economy,” “Digitalization,” “Innovative Materials,” and “High-End Technology Made in China,” showcasing the innovative achievements of the rubber and plastics industry’s shift towards high-end, intelligent, and green development.
At the exhibition site, high-end injection molding equipment, highly flexible blown film production lines, intelligent and efficient extrusion machinery, blow molding and thermoforming machines, and other hardcore equipment were all unveiled and demonstrated live, widely applicable to scenarios in automotive, electronics and electrical, packaging, medical, and other fields. In response to the rubber and plastics industry’s urgent need for AI transformation, innovative solutions such as equipping injection molding machines with “smart brains” capable of thinking, collaborative operations between intelligent injection molding and humanoid robots, and intelligent sorting equipment for recycled materials emerged in abundance, becoming key variables in reshaping production efficiency, quality, and cost, pushing “smart manufacturing” to new heights. From high-performance films, flame-retardant polypropylene modified materials, polyolefin elastomers (POE), PFAS-free materials, high-performance bio-based materials, to high-quality recycled materials comparable to virgin materials, innovation boundaries were continuously expanded. Targeting emerging tracks with high growth potential such as the low-altitude economy, humanoid robots, AI data centers, and new energy, exhibitors launched new rubber and plastic materials and advanced processing technologies, including long-chain nylon materials, high-performance carbon fiber reinforced composites, polyurethane potting foam, and PEEK.
CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition, showcasing innovative achievements of the rubber and plastics industry on site.
Concurrent Events Empower, Thought Feast Ignites Industry Sparks
The exhibition concurrently hosted multiple high-profile supporting events, all of which were packed and highly popular. A series of activities including the “Power of Plastics Forum,” “Additives Seminar: Achieving Sustainable and Quality Plastics,” “Tech Talk,” “Medical Plastics Forum,” “Innovation, Academia, and Industry Collaboration Tour,” “Application Seminar Series,” and “Trend Insight Day” focused on core topics such as cutting-edge trends in the rubber and plastics industry, market hotspots, and intelligent green transformation pathways. They gathered global industry leaders and elites to discuss and explore new opportunities and a new future for the industry.
CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition, featuring a variety of high-profile concurrent events.
Exhibition Value Leaps, Deepening Industrial Chain Collaboration
Against the backdrop of profound adjustments in the global economic and trade landscape and deep restructuring of the industrial and supply chains, “CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition” not only injected confidence and strength into the development of the rubber and plastics industry but also clearly demonstrated the diversified value of the exhibition under the new landscape. While promoting the stabilization and supplementation of the industrial chain, the exhibition achieved a comprehensive leap in platform efficiency—from traditional trade matchmaking to comprehensive industrial collaborative innovation.
For exhibitors, “CHINAPLAS International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition” is not only the most direct channel to expand the market but also a high-quality platform to showcase brand image, convey corporate development concepts, and establish long-term mutual trust. Here, exhibitors engage in in-depth dialogues with customers, capture real market feedback, explore potential needs and market gaps, and simultaneously assess industry competition dynamics on the ground, clarifying upstream and downstream industrial layouts to define the direction for long-term corporate development. For visitors, coming to the exhibition is not just about seeing new industry products, discussing cutting-edge technologies, and efficiently connecting with high-quality supply chain resources; it is also about stepping out of daily work routines and personally experiencing the pulse of industry development and transformation trends. Here, visitors directly obtain first-hand market information, accurately grasp industry directions, spark ideas and creativity with partners, and through face-to-face communication with exhibitors, shorten distances, enhance mutual trust, and turn cooperation from “intent” into “results.”
Boundless Opportunities, Exhibitor and Visitor Feedback Exceeds Expectations
The four-day exhibition maintained high momentum throughout, with the 16 halls consistently bustling with visitors. Exhibitors warmly welcomed guests from all directions, signing orders, discussing cooperation, seeking directions, expanding networks, and pursuing win-win outcomes, achieving fruitful results.
Zeng Jiawen, Head of Communications, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF Southeast Asia Pte Ltd: “Since debuting at the first China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (CHINAPLAS) in 1983, BASF has been a steadfast supporter of this industry event. Over the decades, the exhibition has grown into a leading platform for innovation and exchange in the global plastics industry. We are delighted to continue participating in and supporting this important exhibition, working hand in hand with the organizer, customers, and partners to promote innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development across the industry value chain, jointly advancing #OurPlasticsJourney.”
Bridget Ngang, Marketing Manager Asia Pacific, KRAIBURG TPE®: “CHINAPLAS 2026 has once again solidified its position as a leading platform for the plastics industry, continuously driving innovation, collaboration, and business growth. This exhibition provided us with a valuable opportunity to showcase our innovative TPE material solutions while further strengthening communication and collaboration with our customers and partners.”
Zhang Mengyu, Vice President Marketing Asia, ARBURG (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.: “CHINAPLAS is an excellent platform to showcase our Asian product portfolio and our ‘In the region, for the region’ strategy. During the exhibition, we launched the new ALLROUNDER TREND electric machine to the Asian market. Compared to last year, we saw a significant increase in the number of leads; 65% of the leads were related to the ALLROUNDER TREND electric machine. We are very satisfied with this result.”
Yu Min, Deputy General Manager, Suzhou Tongda Machinery Co., Ltd.: “Our all-electric HSE series and KOTEC KTC series high-end production lines were demonstrated side by side, attracting professional buyers from over 30 countries and regions worldwide—including top-tier clients who previously preferred to purchase European and American equipment. The scene was not only bustling but also directly resulted in multiple equipment and complete production line purchase orders. What we felt on site was not just simple transactions, but the combined force of the entire rubber and plastics ecosystem seeking ‘growth and resilience.’ The value brought by this platform is our greatest gain.”
Shao Jinhui, Marketing Manager, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc.: “The overall exhibition experience was excellent, with a bustling atmosphere on site. The proportion of industry professional visitors was high and of good quality, with precise targeting of customers and efficient matchmaking. Meyer attracted numerous domestic and international visitors for consultation and in-depth exchange, fostering a strong collaborative atmosphere on site. Ultimately, we achieved fruitful results, with on-site signed contracts exceeding 80 million RMB.”
The high-quality platform resources, strong trade atmosphere, and rich innovative achievements left professional visitors from home and abroad highly impressed and returning with full loads.
Mr. Wassim Wadie Mikhail, General Manager, Alex Mark from Egypt: “CHINAPLAS is an excellent opportunity to learn about advanced technologies, specialized equipment, and various raw materials, while also comparing quotes from different suppliers and conducting efficient and in-depth business negotiations. We anticipate this will generate a significant number of in-depth collaborations and procurement opportunities.”
Ms. Jenni Frans Tjong, Regional Procurement Manager, PT TRIAS SENTOSA TBK from Indonesia: “Visiting CHINAPLAS International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition was very rewarding. Email communication is one thing, but on-site discussions at the exhibition are entirely another. We were finally able to physically verify manufacturers we don’t usually have access to and also had our first face-to-face meetings with existing partners. Cooperation is no longer limited to a simple ‘buying goods’ model but is moving further towards establishing strategic partnerships. After the exhibition, mutual trust deepened, better cooperation orders were finalized, and we discovered multiple new raw materials that were not available through online channels.”
Ge Lei, R&D Manager, Fenglian Industrial: “The scale and internationalization level of CHINAPLAS 2026 reached new heights. The exhibition focused on the circular economy, digitalization, and high-performance materials, with technologies moving from display to application implementation. Our focus has shifted from price to supply chain stability, material performance and sustainability solution matching, and equipment intelligence and system integration. Our procurement model is transitioning from ‘equipment procurement’ to ‘solution procurement.'”
Liu Tingting, Office Director, Suzhou Wanlong Auto Parts Co., Ltd.: “CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition can be described as a highly professionally in-depth technology future exhibition tailored for automotive trim practitioners. At the exhibition site, one can intuitively feel that core trends such as lightweighting, environmental protection, and intelligence are reshaping the landscape of injection molding and automotive parts at an unprecedented speed and depth. The processes, materials, and molding technologies showcased at the exhibition are highly valuable references for enterprises and the industry as a whole.”
Chen Chu, Mold Engineer, Samsung Electronics: “Through this visit, we gained in-depth insights into the latest R&D directions and process upgrade ideas of rubber and plastic materials and molding equipment companies, including mold intelligence, AI application implementation, and environmentally friendly low-carbon materials. This provided great inspiration for our company’s subsequent product iterations, technology optimization, and supply chain layout. It was a very rewarding experience and greatly facilitated subsequent business collaboration and technical exchanges. The purpose of organizing colleagues to visit collectively this time was very clear: to allow employees to closely see new products, cutting-edge processes, and supporting supply chain technologies, break away from the fixed thinking of daily work, absorb innovative ideas, and accurately grasp the development trends for home appliance supporting industries.”
Feng Jiaxuan, Project Supervisor, Senior Material (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.: “The exhibition was highly aligned with the lithium 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, engaged in in-depth exchanges on practical experiences in process upgrades, cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and localization, providing valuable references for the company’s technology R&D, product iteration, and supply chain optimization, effectively helping us seize development opportunities in the industry’s tight balance situation.”
The exhibition has concluded successfully, but business opportunities never end. Thank you to global exhibitors, visitors, and partners for your trust and support. Welcome to visit the O2O strategic partner of “CHINAPLAS International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition” – the “CPS+ Online Supply-Demand Matching Platform” to view exhibitors’ products and post procurement needs; or go to the official website to watch the exhibition replay and continue exploring cooperation opportunities.