ShanghaiJune 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th Shanghai International Starch and Starch Derivatives Exhibition (Starch Expo 2026), organized by Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and co-organized by the China Starch Industry Association, successfully concluded on June 17 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This year marked the exhibition’s 20th anniversary milestone, themed “Breaking Boundaries,” and was held concurrently with five other themed exhibitions, including the 27th Health & Natural Ingredients and Food Ingredients Exhibition, creating a complete industry chain loop from raw materials to end products. The total exhibition area exceeded 200,000 square meters, attracting over 2,500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. The concurrent exhibitions shared a total of 100,798 domestic and international visitors, an increase of 8.3% compared to 2025, setting a new historical record.
The scope of exhibits comprehensively covered various fields, including all types of starch, modified starch, starch sugars and enzyme preparations, starch engineering technology, food processing and packaging, fermentation raw materials and engineering, environmental protection and separation technology, starch products and potato product processing, food processing and testing equipment, and powder processing equipment, forming an exhibition pattern with full industry chain coverage.
(2026 Shanghai International Starch Exhibition Scene)
Premium Products Gather to Build an Innovation Matrix
This edition of the exhibition brought together domestic and international industry giants and innovative enterprises, including Chongqing Jiangbei, Jiangsu Juneng, Myande, Hebei Pingle, Jiangsu Jiuwu, Dalian Sulzer, Flottweg, Zhejiang Zhengguang, Jiangsu Grant, Jiangsu Famsun, Lanpa Control, Beijing Sainig, Beijing Chengyitong, Jiangsu Zongheng, Changzhou Pinzheng, Wuxi Dadong, Guangzhou Guangzhong, Anhui Taidekang, Anhui Sai’erte, Qingdao Leile, Shanghai Yingchuang, Shanghai Yiming, Zhejiang Tiefengtang, Hangzhou Lingzhi, Nanjing Plant, Vibra, Hebei Lekai, Hubei Shanhong, Qingdao Qianshunhe, Yunnan Weicai, Shandong Xinye, Shanluo, Titan Industry, Ruipu Analysis, Yixing Weinit, Harbin Lianke, Inner Mongolia Bosida, Zhengzhou Jinghua, Sanwei Hanjie, Kaifeng Lixing, Wuxi Weipu, Damu International Logistics, Suzhou Guoheng, Oushangyuan, Qinhuangdao Sanli, Shandong Hanhai, Tiba Starch, etc. (listed in no particular order), showcasing their innovative achievements at the exhibition.
The exhibition site was filled with lively exchanges and frequent collaborations, with many companies reaching cooperation intentions on the spot. Numerous exhibitors renewed their booths for 2027 at the exhibition, fully demonstrating the strong influence and appeal of Starch Expo as a key exhibition for the starch industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2026 Shanghai International Starch Exhibition Partial Booth Scene)
Professional Forums Lead Industry Trends
During the exhibition, multiple high-standard professional forums were held, gathering industry experts and corporate technical leaders to explore new opportunities for industrial development, empowering high-quality industry growth through in-depth discussions.
The 10th World Starch Industry Conference set up three specialized sub-forums at the exhibition site. The Green Manufacturing Sub-forum focused on the theme of low-carbon development, discussing energy-saving equipment, intelligent production, grain circular economy, and by-product value-added utilization, delivering multiple practical technologies and experiences. The Three Potato Sub-forum systematically reviewed the current status and industry standards of the sweet potato, cassava, and potato industry chains, sharing processing techniques, intelligent equipment, and digital traceability technologies to help improve the quality and efficiency of the potato starch industry. The Modified Starch Sub-forum analyzed industry pain points, interpreted key points of wet modification processes, looked ahead to the development prospects of biodegradable materials, and explored product innovation paths in conjunction with food application scenarios.
The concurrently held New Starch Bio-Manufacturing Industry Ecosystem Forum focused on cutting-edge synthetic biology technologies, interpreting innovative achievements such as cellulose-to-starch synthesis, straw resource utilization, and functional sugar production, and discussing the development direction of AI technology integration with bio-manufacturing, leading the industry’s green transformation.
(2026 Shanghai International Starch Exhibition Partial Forum Scene)
Business Matchmaking Promotes Industrial Cooperation
The exhibition established a diversified business exchange platform, facilitating precise matchmaking between supply and demand sides. The Overseas Buyer Matchmaking Meeting provided exhibitors with valuable opportunities for face-to-face negotiations with international buyers from countries and regions including Russia, Malaysia, Romania, Thailand, Pakistan, Estonia, Tajikistan, facilitating over a hundred precise matchmaking sessions. This offered exhibitors valuable opportunities to connect with high-quality distribution channels and expand into international markets, with many companies reaching cooperation intentions on site.
(2026 Shanghai International Starch Exhibition Overseas Buyer Matchmaking Meeting Scene)
Ending but Not Parting, Embarking on a New Journey After Two Decades
The 20th Shanghai International Starch and Starch Derivatives Exhibition has concluded successfully. Two decades of unwavering dedication have witnessed the evolution of China’s starch industry from following to leading. Here, we extend our sincerest gratitude to all domestic and international trade associations, exhibitors, sponsors, professional visitors, media friends, and hardworking staff who participated in and supported this exhibition!
Standing at the new starting point of the 20th anniversary, we will continue to enhance the quality and service level of the exhibition, persistently driving innovation in the starch industry with the spirit of “Breaking Boundaries,” and building a more professional and efficient exchange platform for the global starch industry. We look forward to meeting you at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from June 22 to 24, 2027, to witness the new brilliance of China’s starch industry together!