CHINAPLAS 2026
| National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China |
21 - 24 Apr 2026
CHINAPLAS 2026 is the 38th international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries focusing on transformation, sustainable development, innovative materials, smart manufacturing, and the circular economy, with thousands of exhibitors and expected visitors. The event features machinery, raw materials, country pavilions, technical seminars, and live demonstrations, connecting global industry professionals for business and innovation
Core Focus Areas
The exhibition centers on the transformation and sustainable development of the industry through three primary pillars:
Innovative Materials: Driving application upgrades with advanced frontier materials, including high-performance engineering plastics, special thermoplastic elastomers for NEV batteries, and lightweight composites for the low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics.
Smart Manufacturing: Showcasing the "Intelligent Evolution" of production. This includes automated injection molding, industrial IoT-driven management systems, and AI-integrated quality control platforms to optimize labor and efficiency.
Green & Circular Solutions: Focusing on "Dual Carbon" goals via carbon capture additives, chemical recycling technologies, and bio-based materials to foster a circular economy.
20 Apr 2026
OQ Brings Expanded PP and PE Portfolio to CHINAPLAS 2026 for Advanced Packaging and Infrastructure Applications
OQ, the global energy investment group, will participate in CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, showcasing its largest polypropylene and polyethylene portfolio to date. The portfolio comprises of 17 grades designed to support high-demand applications across flexible and rigid packaging, housewares and durable goods. It reflects OQ's focus on practical polymer innovation.
15 Apr 2026
Syensqo unlocks durable translucent polypropylene for next-generation automotive design
Syensqo has launched CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9800 and V9100, a new stabilizer series that enables automotive manufacturers and compounders to expand the use of translucent polypropylene (PP) in both interior and exterior applications, combining modern design aesthetics with long-term durability.
8 Apr 2026
Clariant advances sustainable plastics innovation across the value chain at Chinaplas 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions for more sustainable plastics at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.