The rubber and plastics manufacturing sector stands as one of the world’s most vital industries today. Fueled by global economic growth, rubber and plastic products are now extensively deployed across automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, healthcare, agriculture, and defense sectors. As a global powerhouse in this field, China has witnessed rapid expansion in its rubber and plastics industry, underscoring a remarkably promising outlook for the market.

To further propel the advancement of the industry, the 2026 Shanghai International Industrial Plastics & Rubber Exhibition will be grandly held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai from October 12–16, 2026. Spanning nearly 30,000 square meters, the event will host over 500 exhibitors and attract an estimated 25,000 professional visitors.

As a flagship event of the China International Industry Fair (CIIF), the exhibition will run concurrently with the CIIF New Materials Show at the same venue. Integrating “exhibition, collaboration, trading, and development,” this premier platform offers unparalleled opportunities for technical exchange, product showcasing, and business negotiations, enabling participants to gain deep insights into the future trajectory of the global plastics and rubber markets.