CHINAPLAS
13–16 April 2027 | Shenzhen
Even amid slower economic growth, China remains a key market for the plastics and rubber industries. The country continues to have the world’s highest level of plastics consumption. CHINAPLAS offers companies an important international platform for new technologies, business contacts and market opportunities in China and neighbouring markets.
As organiser of the official German Pavilion, Messe Düsseldorf gives German manufacturers the opportunity to present their products and solutions at CHINAPLAS and build new business contacts in the Chinese market.
CHINAPLAS – Asia’s No. 1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry
CHINAPLAS brings together international companies and trade visitors from the plastics and rubber industry. The focus is on innovative materials, machinery, and recycling and packaging technologies. CHINAPLAS also offers access to new business contacts and market opportunities in China and neighbouring markets.
Key Topics at CHINAPLAS
Technologies, Materials and Innovations at a Glance
CHINAPLAS presents innovative technologies and solutions for the plastics and rubber industries. The focus is on modern machinery, technical materials and applications for efficient, automated and resource-efficient production processes.
Plastics and Raw Materials
Plastic raw materials, engineering polymers, additives, masterbatches, bioplastics and high-performance materials.
Machinery and Processing Technology
Injection moulding machines, extrusion lines, blow-moulding technology, and machinery for plastics processing and finishing.
Rubber and Elastomers
Rubber raw materials, thermoplastic elastomers, rubber products, and machinery and equipment for rubber processing.
Recycling and Sustainability
Recycling technologies, recyclates, resource-efficient production processes and solutions for the circular economy.
Automation and Testing Technology
Smart manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM, mould and toolmaking, as well as measurement, testing and quality assurance technology.
CHINAPLAS in Numbers
International Reach at a Glance
As an international platform, CHINAPLAS brings together trade visitors, exhibitors and companies from numerous countries. The figures for CHINAPLAS 2026 provide an overview of the trade fair’s international reach and importance to the plastics and rubber industries.
5,000
exhibitors
from 40 countries
350,189
Visitors
8
national pavilions
International joint presentations
390,000 m²
Exhibition area
Event dates and opening times
| Trade fair: | CHINAPLAS The 39th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries |
| Event dates: | 13–16 April 2027 |
| Venue: | Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre (Bao’an) |
| City: | Shenzhen, China |
| Frequency: | Annual, Rotation pattern: Shanghai, Shenzhen |
| Opening hours: | 09.30 a.m. – 05.00 p.m. |
| Organiser: | Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. |
| Exclusive international partner: | Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
Become an exhibitor at Chinaplas 2027
We are delighted that you are interested in exhibiting at the next Chinaplas! Find out more here!
Official German Pavilion
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s foreign trade fair programme offers German companies the opportunity to participate in the German Pavilion at CHINAPLAS on favourable terms.
You can only register online to take part in the German Pavilion.
The registration deadline is 23 October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about CHINAPLAS
Answers to Key Questions
Are you planning to visit CHINAPLAS or exhibit at the trade fair? Find answers to key questions about dates, industry focus areas, registration and the venue.
CHINAPLAS 2027 will take place from 13 to 16 April 2027 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an) in Shenzhen, China. The international trade fair takes place annually.
CHINAPLAS focuses on the plastics and rubber industries, as well as mechanical engineering, digitalisation, recycling and the circular economy. Key topics include raw materials, basic chemicals, machinery and equipment, moulds and tools, processing technologies, technical components and plastic products.
Interested companies can submit a stand enquiry via the official CHINAPLAS website. The Messe Düsseldorf team can also provide information about exhibiting.
Registration is required to visit CHINAPLAS.
Yes. German companies can participate in the official German Pavilion. Registration is available online via the German Pavilion registration portal.