CHINAPLAS: Accompanying Four Decades of Growth as the World's Leading Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair

Accompanying the growth of China's plastics and rubber industries for over 40 years, **CHINAPLAS** has evolved into a distinguished meeting and business platform, playing a vital role in their prosperous development. Today, CHINAPLAS stands proudly as the world's leading plastics and rubber trade fair, widely recognized by the international community as one of the most influential exhibitions globally—surpassed in scope and historical significance only by the K Fair in Germany.

First organized in 1983, the exhibition alternates its vibrant showcase between manufacturing hubs in Shenzhen and Shanghai. It serves as an essential gateway for global raw material producers, machinery manufacturers, and brand owners looking to connect with dynamic markets.

Global Standards and Long-Standing Endorsement

As a testament to its world-class project management, exhibition standards, and visitor services, CHINAPLAS is a UFI-approved international event. Furthermore, it has earned the exclusive sponsorship and sustained support of **EUROMAP** (European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries) since 1987. This consistent endorsement highlights its proven track record as a premier destination for international technology transfer and trade cooperation.

“CHINAPLAS has consistently served as the definitive meeting platform and innovation catalyst, linking cutting-edge machinery and advanced materials with the demands of global manufacturing industries.”

Comprehensive Sourcing Across Theme Zones

To facilitate efficient business matchmaking and supplier discovery, CHINAPLAS features extensive exhibition space encompassing dedicated country/region pavilions and specialized theme zones. Visitors explore comprehensive displays covering advanced processing machinery—such as injection molding systems, extrusion lines, blow molding and recycling technologies—alongside high-performance engineering plastics, bioplastics, and masterbatches.

By bringing together thousands of global exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of professional trade visitors from automotive, packaging, electronics, and construction sectors, CHINAPLAS remains the ultimate catalyst for smart manufacturing, circular economy practices, and sustainable industrial growth.