From April 21 to 24, 2026, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao) will welcome the plastics and rubber industry's annual grand event — "CHINAPLAS 2026 International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries". As a world-leading platform for the plastics and rubber sector, this year's exhibition is expected to span over 390,000 square meters, covering all 16 exhibition halls. Joining hands with more than 4,600 domestic and overseas exhibitors, the event will comprehensively empower the industry's upgrade toward high-end, intelligent, and green development—spanning breakthroughs in new materials, smart manufacturing innovations, to green transformation—injecting strong momentum into the transition from "Made in China" to "Created by China".

Anchoring the Trends of the Era: Activating New Quality Productive Forces Across Three Core Dimensions

Currently, global transformations in technology, energy, and industry are accelerating. New quality productive forces—characterized primarily by technological innovation, green development, and low carbon emissions—have become the key engine for high-quality development. "CHINAPLAS 2026" accurately grasps industry trends, bringing together leading global exhibitors to construct an industrial innovation ecosystem with cutting-edge tech exhibits.

Breakthroughs in New Materials: Precisely Matching Upgraded Demand in Downstream Industries.

In response to the rapid expansion of downstream sectors such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), low-altitude economy, aerospace, rail transit, humanoid robotics, wind power, and photovoltaics, this year's expo will focus on "Material Innovation Driving Application Upgrades," ushering in a concentrated display of advanced frontier materials. Diversified modified plastics and special thermoplastic elastomers improve the strength and electrical conductivity of plastic and rubber products, making them ideal for NEV batteries and aerospace seals; high-performance engineering plastics offer high-and-low-temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant solutions for high-end equipment; thermoplastic composites, with outstanding advantages like light weight and high strength, have become essential supporting materials for the low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics industries.

Intelligent Manufacturing Revolution: Opening the Door to the "Smart Manufacturing Era".

Artificial intelligence and automation technology are reshaping the production logic of plastics and rubber, accelerating manufacturing into the "Smart Manufacturing Era". This exhibition will present full-chain intelligent manufacturing solutions: from automated production lines for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding, to IIoT-driven digital management systems, as well as smart inspection and quality control platforms. These solutions will help enterprises enhance production efficiency, optimize labor costs, and advance manufacturing from "automation" to "intelligence".

Green Transformation: Answering the Essential Challenge of the "Dual-Carbon" Era.

Under the "Dual-Carbon" targets, green and low-carbon initiatives serve as both a new driver for high-quality development and the inevitable path for sustainable industry growth. The upcoming expo will showcase vast innovative technologies and solutions in eco-friendly carbon reduction, providing a clear trajectory for green corporate transformation. Carbon Reduction & Efficiency: Additives using carbon capture technology directly reduce carbon emissions during plastic production. Recycling & Circularity: Grease recycling and waste-solvent VOC reuse technologies turn "waste into valuable resources," completing the circular economy loop. Material Innovations: Bio-based materials, biodegradable plastics, eco-compatibilizers, and toughening agents supply critical support for upgrading recycled and bio-plastics performance. These technologies not only enable enterprises to easily comply with environmental standards but also empower them to open new green product markets and capture early transformation advantages.

Dual Upgrade in Scale and Quality, Fresh Forces Unleash Innovation Vitality

This year's exhibition achieves not only a "breakthrough in scale" but also a "quantum leap in quality". As of now, booth reservations have exceeded expectations, with total exhibition area projected to break new records at over 390,000 square meters—a further expansion compared to the previous Shanghai edition. Organizers have curated and actively recruited pioneering tech firms and highly innovative suppliers, creating a synchronized resonance between scale expansion and quality advancement to offer visitors a refreshing technological experience.

The exhibitor structure reflects "diversification + premium quality," standing out as another major highlight. On one hand, world-renowned plastics and rubber enterprises gather to deliver global vision and frontier technology, helping domestic businesses align with international standards. On the other hand, local innovation is rising strongly, with over 1,400 "Specialized, Refined, Differential, and Innovative" (SRDI) enterprises reserving booths, demonstrating the solid tech capability of China's plastics and rubber industry.

Additionally, the expo features a series of high-caliber concurrent events, inviting industry experts to analyze cutting-edge trends and building an efficient communication platform to contribute comprehensively to high-quality development.

Global Buyers Gather, Injecting New Energy into High-Quality Industry Growth

As a prime international platform for plastics and rubber enterprises expanding globally, "CHINAPLAS" has cultivated global markets for decades. By integrating global resources, the expo deeply connects upstream and downstream sectors, drawing high-profile international buyers. The previous edition attracted 281,206 professional visitors from over 170 countries and regions, including 68,542 visitors from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas (accounting for 24.37%), marking a milestone in its international presence.

This edition will further strengthen global resource integration. The organizing team remains active across global industry events, building deep partnerships with trade associations and buyers while inviting key global buyers in automotive, electronics/electrical, packaging, and other sectors. Leveraging its O2O partner, "CPS+ eMarketplace," the event enables seamless "Online + Offline" connectivity—buyers can view exhibitor details and schedule on-site meetings year-round, while the platform matches sourcing requirements with suppliers to convert online traffic into precise offline orders, delivering real business opportunities for exhibitors.

In an era of global trade uncertainty, China's plastics and rubber sector builds competitive advantages through high-quality innovation. Overseas buyers look not only for cost-effective products, but actively source China's smart equipment, eco-friendly materials, and advanced technologies, leveraging China's strong manufacturing and innovation capabilities to win global market opportunities. CHINAPLAS 2026 will serve as a premier core window connecting global supply chains with Chinese innovation.