Following the impressive edition in Shenzhen this April, CHINAPLAS 2026 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China from April 21 to 24, 2026.

CHINAPLAS 2025 in Shenzhen.

This premier plastics and rubber trade fair is expected to attract more than 4,600 prominent exhibitors from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in the vast exhibition halls of over 390,000 square meters.

Are you still hesitating whether to join CHINAPLAS 2026? We have gathered five reasons why you should never miss CHINAPLAS.

Keep up with leading industry development

As the gateway for release and exchange of advanced technologies covering the entire plastics and rubber industry chain, CHINAPLAS brings together the industries’ top enterprises in the world, while showcasing new and emerging technologies.

Thousands of machines will be on display for live demonstrations, offering an impressive showcase of plastics and rubber innovations.

Additionally, a variety of concurrent activities are planned to gather industry leaders and experts for discussion on latest technologies, design and innovation, cost efficiency optimization, new applications, industry policies, etc., providing all-round insights and opportunities for networking.

Concurrent event TECH TALK provides a platform for sharing innovative technologies.

Empower innovations

Over the past year, the Chinese market has a shift from competition in price to technologies, and from price to value, underscoring that technological innovation is the essential driving force in breaking the intensive competition.

The technology-driven CHINAPLAS 2026 aims to build a hub for plastics and rubber innovation. These pioneering technologies will serve as solid technical foundations for downstream application industries, such as automotive, electronics & electric, packaging, medical & healthcare, building & infrastructure, etc., to address the needs for transformation and upgrading, as well as enhance product competitiveness.

Unlock opportunities in emerging sectors

Exploring new fields and incremental markets is as crucial as breaking free from intensive competition. CHINAPLAS 2026 will center on multiple emerging sectors with rapid development, including low-altitude economy, robotics, art toy industry, and more.

Low-altitude economy, robotics and more emerging industries were also the focus of CHINAPLAS 2025.

Additionally, rapid advancements in human spaceflight, large aircraft, high-speed rail, smart driving, high-end medical technology, e-commerce, and food delivery packaging have led to higher demands on plastic raw materials and forming processes.

Reshape industry future with green and intelligent technologies

To align with the trend of circular economy and meet industry demands on digitalization, CHINAPLAS 2026 has established 3 related theme zones: Recycled Plastics Zone, Bioplastics Zone and Recycling Tech Zone, showcasing advanced green and low-carbon technologies.

In the Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone, well-known exhibitors will introduce innovative sustainable solutions. With smart manufacturing being the future trend for plastics and rubber industries, the combination of digital production and artificial intelligence (AI) will further accelerate the industries' upgrade and transformation, as well as trace the path of plastics at different stages of the circular economy, achieving a comprehensive closed-loop ecosystem.

CHINAPLAS 2025 had the Plastics Circularity Journey event to show circularity of plastics.

Besides, AI can assist enterprises to achieve dual improvements in production efficiency and precision through process innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the progressively digitalized development landscape.

Reach global market

CHINAPLAS has deeply rooted itself in China's plastics and rubber market, serving as an outlet for development opportunities not only in Asia, but also the world. CHINAPLAS 2025 attracted 281,206 professionals from over 170 countries and regions worldwide, with 68,542 visitors (24.37%) from overseas and Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan region of China, marking a new leap in internationalization.

Exhibitors successfully pursued the networking and trade opportunities further by forming strategic partnerships and signing deals with local and international buyers, demonstrating the exhibition's exceptional ability in converting trade opportunities to tangible results.

Along with the kick start of CHINAPLAS 2026 promotion to global buyers, a series of projects have been planned, including visiting industry chambers of commerce, associations and buyers in different countries and regions, participating in key industry events as well as running targeted promotional campaigns.