The Most Important International Trade Shows in China for chemical, polymer, and composite industries (2026)

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The year 2026 will be a dynamic and vibrant stage for China’s chemical, polymer, and composite industries. The international exhibitions in this sector provide invaluable opportunities to meet innovative companies, discover emerging technologies, and explore global cooperation prospects. These events can serve as a strong starting point for market expansion and for enhancing the position of Iranian professionals within the advanced materials industry.



CHINAPLAS 2026
Title : International Exhibition of Rubber, Plastics, and Petrochemicals
Date : 21to 24 April 2026
Venue : NECC – Shanghai
Sector : Chemicals, polymers, and polymer composites



CIPPE 2026
Title : Beijing International Petroleum, Natural Gas & Petrochemical Exhibition
Date : Until 28 March 2026
Venue : China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing
Sector: Oil, gas, and petrochemical products



Aluminium China 2026
Title : Aluminium Industry Exhibition
Date : 8 to 10 July 2026
Venue : Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Sector : Aluminium materials and equipment
Primary and secondary processing equipment
Heat treatment systems
Extrusion and rolling equipment
Surface treatment systems
Testing equipment
Deep-processing machinery
Auxiliary materials and related equipment
Environmental protection and energy-saving technologies



ICIF 2026
Title : Shanghai International Chemical Industry Fair
Date : 17 to 19 September 2026
Venue : Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Sector : Chemical plant equipment
Chemical environmental protection systems
Automation and instrumentation
Safety and emergency fire-fighting
Smart chemical industrial parks



China Foundry Association Expo 2026
Title : International Foundry Industry Exhibition
Date : 6 to 9 May 2026
Venue : NECC – Shanghai
Features & Sector Focus : Advanced cast components with optimized design
Coverage of all stages of the casting production chain
Lightweight, high-performance, and innovative cast products
High-quality, eco-friendly equipment
Cutting-edge technologies such as industrial robots, remote control, and 3D printing
Live demonstrations of products and production processes



China Composites Expo 2026
Title : China International Composites Exhibition
Date : 16 to 18 September 2026
Venue : NECC – Shanghai
Sector : Raw materials and related equipment
Composite manufacturing processes and specialized machinery
Final composite components and applications
Quality control and inspection
Recycling and green technologies

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