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    Dates

    13–16 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Shanghai, PR China

    Venue

    Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an)

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    Event overview

    Overview

    CHINAPLAS 2027 is the 39th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, taking place from April 13 to 16, 2027, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an) in PR China.

    This event is a key platform for industry professionals to explore innovations and network with peers.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: April 13-16, 2027
    2. 2Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), PR China
    3. 3Total Exhibition Area: 390,000 sqm
    4. 4Expected Trade Visitors: 310,000+
    5. 5International Exhibitors: 4,700+

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain access to cutting-edge technologies, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into the latest market trends.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibiting at CHINAPLAS provides companies with unparalleled visibility among key decision-makers in the plastics and rubber industries, enhancing brand recognition and facilitating direct business opportunities. CHINAPLAS serves as a vital hub for the plastics and rubber industries, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations. It connects manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers, fostering collaboration and growth in the sector.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Manufacturers from the automotive industry
    Suppliers of raw materials and additives
    Distributors of machinery and equipment
    Representatives from the food and beverage sector
    Professionals in the medical and healthcare fields
    Experts in recycling and sustainability

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Machinery manufacturers
    Raw material suppliers
    Additive producers
    Packaging solution providers
    Recycling technology developers
    Automation and control system providers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Injection molding machines and equipment
    Extrusion machinery and lines
    Blow molding machines
    Recycling technologies and solutions
    Additives and masterbatches
    Bioplastics and sustainable materials

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an)

    Shenzhen, PR China

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    Entry & tickets

    Trade-only
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2027

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    350,000

    Exhibitors

    20

    Growth over time

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Prior-edition figures sourced from post-show reporting for 2026; confirm against organiser press release when available. The most recent edition recorded 350,000+ visitors. CHINAPLAS 2027 is the 39th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, taking place from April 13 to 16, 2027, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an) in PR China. This event is a key platform for industry professionals to explore innovations and network with peers. CHINAPLAS serves.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Manufacturers from the automotive industry, Suppliers of raw materials and additives, Distributors of machinery and equipment, Representatives from the food and beverage sector. Dates: April 13-16, 2027. Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), PR China. Total Exhibition Area: 390,000 sqm. Expected Trade Visitors: 310,000+. Documented attendance reached 350,000+ visitors in the reference edition. CHINAPLAS attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibiting at CHINAPLAS provides companies with unparalleled visibility among key decision-makers in the plastics and rubber industries, enhancing brand recognition and facilitating direct business opportunities. International Exhibitors: 4,700+. CHINAPLAS serves as a vital hub for the plastics and rubber industries, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations. It connects manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers, fostering collaboration and growth in the sector. Meet. Exhibitor categories include Machinery.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    East Asia — PR China; CHINAPLAS rotates annually between Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) and Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area), the country's two largest plastics processing and machinery clusters.

    Why it matters

    CHINAPLAS is Asia's largest plastics and rubber trade fair and, alongside K in Düsseldorf and NPE in Orlando, one of the three shows that set the global industry calendar. Its scale — thousands of exhibitors covering everything from injection moulding machines and moulds to resins, additives and recycling technology — plus its location in China, the world's largest producer and consumer of plastics, make it the single most efficient trip for benchmarking supplier capability, material pricing and processing technology for the Asia market.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Circular economy and plastics recycling

    Recycled-content mandates, mechanical and chemical recycling technology and design-for-recycling are among the fastest-growing sections of the show floor, driven by Chinese policy targets and brand-owner commitments.

    02

    Electric vehicles and lightweighting

    China's EV and battery supply chain is pulling demand for engineering plastics, composites and high-precision moulding, and automotive application zones now anchor a large share of exhibitor launches.

    03

    Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0

    Automation, robotics, digital twins and AI-based quality control are being demonstrated on live production cells rather than as isolated components, reflecting buyers' focus on labour productivity and energy use per part.

    04

    Bio-based, biodegradable and high-performance materials

    Bio-based feedstocks, mono-material packaging structures and high-temperature engineering polymers continue to expand as brand owners and regulators push alternatives to conventional resins.

    05

    Chinese polymer capacity and export pricing

    Rapid additions to domestic polymer and additive capacity are reshaping global resin pricing and turning Chinese suppliers into significant exporters — a central theme for international buyers attending the show.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · CNY

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    PVG

    Shanghai Pudong

    Maglev + metro or taxi to Pudong expo clusters.

    to venue

    45–70 min to SNIEC

    by car

    SHA

    Shanghai Hongqiao

    Hongqiao is closer to central Shanghai halls.

    to venue

    30–45 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Hongqiao / East Xujing, roughly 1–3 km from the venue

    USD 45–80 / night

    Clean, compact Chinese chain hotels within a short metro or taxi ride of the halls; inventory near the venue tightens sharply during show week.

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    Mid-range
    Hongqiao hub — roughly 5–15 minutes' drive to the venue

    USD 85–140 / night

    Four-star international and upper-midscale brands with breakfast, meeting space and easy metro/business facilities; best value if booked 3–6 months ahead.

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    Premium
    Adjacent to the venue / Hongqiao CBD

    USD 150–280 / night

    Full-service properties that sell out first because guests can walk to the halls; expect premium show-week pricing and minimum-stay rules.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    metro

    Estimated costRMB 3–6 (≈USD 0.5–1) per journey
    Best forShanghai Metro Line 2 — Hongqiao Airport T2 / Hongqiao Railway Station to East Xujing (venue district)

    Cheapest and most reliable option at peak times; about 20 minutes from Hongqiao Airport T2, with a short shuttle or taxi link from East Xujing to the halls. Line 2 also runs to People's Square and Lujiazui.

    taxi

    Estimated costRMB 60–100 (≈USD 8–14) meter fare
    Best forShanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an)

    15–30 minutes off-peak; allow 40 minutes or more in rush hour. Use the official taxi rank or a ride-hailing app rather than unlicensed touts.

    taxi

    Estimated costRMB 250–330 (≈USD 35–46) meter fare plus tolls
    Best forShanghai Pudong (PVG) to Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an)

    Roughly 60–90 minutes via the S1 and elevated ring roads. Because of the long transfer, Hongqiao (SHA) is the better arrival airport whenever fares and routes allow.

    ride_hail

    Estimated costRMB 50–120 (≈USD 7–17) for a typical cross-city trip
    Best forDiDi and other ride-hailing apps — airport, hotel and venue trips across Shanghai

    DiDi is the dominant app and has an English interface with international card payment; pick-up/drop-off zones at the venue can be congested during opening and closing hours.

    maglev

    Estimated costRMB 50 (≈USD 7) one way for the Maglev segment
    Best forPVG to Longyang Road (Maglev), then Metro Line 2 onward to the venue district

    Useful only if arriving at Pudong: 8 minutes to Longyang Road, but the onward Line 2 leg is long, so door-to-door a taxi is usually faster with luggage.

    shuttle_bus

    Estimated costTypically free with a show badge, or RMB 10–20 (≈USD 1.5–3) per ride
    Best forOrganiser or venue shuttles between the halls, Hongqiao transport hub and designated show hotels

    Routes and timetables are published closer to the show on the organiser's travel page — check before booking a hotel outside the shuttle network.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    M — Business/Trade visaBusiness visitors attending meetings, negotiations or a trade fair who are not covered by China's visa-free entry or the 240-hour visa-free transit.$140.004–10 working days after biometrics (longer in peak season)
    L — Tourist visaLeisure travellers and companions of business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry.$140.004–10 working days
    240-hour visa-free transitPassport holders from the 55 eligible countries transiting through Shanghai (PVG/SHA) or other participating ports onward to a third country.Not yet confirmedGranted on arrival at the port of entry
    APEC Business Travel CardBusiness travellers from participating APEC economies (including Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and most APEC members).Not yet confirmedIssued by the home economy — weeks to several months

    Many nationalities — including most EU countries, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and others — currently enjoy visa-free entry to China for stays of up to 30 days under the unilateral visa-free scheme. Eligibility and duration change frequently; verify with the Chinese embassy or the National Immigration Administration before booking.

    China accepts ATA Carnets for goods temporarily imported for exhibitions and trade fairs, which is the usual route for demo machinery and display equipment. Confirm the port of entry, temporary import procedure and local handling agent with the organiser and a China-approved ATA guaranteeing association well before shipping.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    April in Shanghai is mild, humid and changeable: daytime highs typically reach 20–22 °C with lows near 12 °C, and the month brings roughly 80–100 mm of rain across about 10–13 rain days. Pack a light waterproof jacket, layers for cool mornings, and comfortable shoes for long days on the show floor.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to PR China.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and business cards

    A firm handshake is standard, but offer and receive business cards with both hands, take a moment to read the card before putting it away, and never write on or fold a card in front of its owner. Chinese counterparts are usually addressed by family name plus title until invited otherwise.

    Tipping and payments

    Tipping is not customary in mainland China and taxis, restaurants and hotels generally do not expect it; a service charge, where applied, is already included in the bill. Mobile payments (Alipay, WeChat Pay) dominate everyday transactions, and international cards can be linked in both apps before you travel — carry a small amount of cash as backup.

    Meetings and etiquette

    Punctuality is expected, meetings often open with brief relationship-building conversation, and decisions may be taken by a team rather than one person, so allow follow-up time rather than pushing for an on-the-spot commitment. Exchange WeChat contacts for ongoing business communication — email is used less for day-to-day coordination. Smart-casual business dress is appropriate on the show floor.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: PVG

    Book flights to PVG when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare SHA only if fares are materially lower.

    Visa

    Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter mainland China for a trade fair. Many passport holders (including most EU countries, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and others) currently benefit from China's unilateral visa-free entry of up to 30 days, and Shanghai's airports offer a 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit for 55 eligible nationalities. If you do not qualify, apply for an M (business/trade) visa before travel — exhibitors and registered trade visitors can usually request an invitation letter from the organiser. Confirm current rules with the Chinese visa application centre or the National Immigration Administration before booking flights.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Requires an invitation letter — exhibitors and registered trade visitors can normally request one from the organiser. US passport holders pay USD 185 regardless of the number of entries; fees vary widely by nationality. Same application channel through the Chinese visa application service centre; flight and hotel bookings are usually requested with the application.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Adjacent to the venue / Hongqiao CBD · Hongqiao / East Xujing, roughly 1–3 km from the venue · Hongqiao hub — roughly 5–15 minutes' drive to the venue

    budget

    $45-$80 USD/night

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    mid range

    $85-$140 USD/night

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    premium

    $150-$280 USD/night

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    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 45–70 min to SNIEC; Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA): 30–45 min. Allow road or rail time to Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an): Hongqiao / East Xujing, roughly 1–3 km from the venue: JI Hotel (Shanghai Hongqiao NECC), Hanting Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, 7 Days Inn Shanghai Hongqiao; Hongqiao hub — roughly 5–15 minutes' drive to the venue: Novotel Shanghai Hongqiao, Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao, Atour Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao NECC; Adjacent to the venue / Hongqiao CBD: Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC, Primus Hotel S

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Shenzhen; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an).

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027

    Temperature: 12–22 °C (54–72 °F) typical daytime range in Shanghai in April; mornings and evenings can drop to around 10 °C

    Seasonality: Mid-spring, mild but unsettled — expect roughly 10–13 rain days and 80–100 mm of rainfall during the month, with humidity rising through April. A compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer are worth packing.

    Packing: Mid-spring, mild but unsettled — expect roughly 10–13 rain days and 80–100 mm of rainfall during the month, with humidity rising through April. A compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer are worth packing.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Wednesday 14 April 2027 (Day 2)

    Day 1 is dominated by opening ceremonies, press activity and badge queues, while Day 2 runs the full programme with every hall, seminar and business-matching slot live and calmer aisles. A mid-week visit also leaves Day 3 and Day 4 for follow-up meetings, quotations and a second pass at shortlisted suppliers, which is where most sourcing value is realised at a show of this scale.

    Side trips

    2

    Suzhou — classical gardens and old town

     

     

     

    Zhujiajiao Water Town

     

     

     

    Networking spots

    3

    Tech Talk and conference seminar area

     

     

     

    Overseas buyer lounge and business-matching zone

     

     

     

    Exhibitor hospitality suites and NECC-district hotel bars

     

     

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · standard

    USD 50 / per person

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    visa_fee

    visitor · standard

    USD 140–185 / per person

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    hotel

    visitor · mid-range

    USD 85–140 / per night

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    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 60–90 / per day

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    visa_fee

    visitor · M — Business/Trade visa

    USD 140 / per application

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    visa_fee

    visitor · L — Tourist visa

    USD 140 / per application

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need supplier shortlists, live machine demos or material samples and can commit 2–3 full days on the show floor.

    Best for

    Buyers, specifiers, R&D and procurement teams evaluating machinery, moulds, materials and suppliers across Asia in one trip.

    Min. budget

    $500.00

    Timeline

    2–4 weeks (pre-register online, secure visa, book show-week hotel).

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Shanghai hotel rates in show week can rise 30–60% and the closest rooms sell out months ahead.

    Chinese visa processing commonly takes 4–10 working days; apply early and hold an invitation letter if required.

    exhibit

    You have a China/Asia distribution plan, local-language sales support and can measure leads beyond badge scans.

    Best for

    Machinery makers, materials and additive suppliers, mould/die and automation vendors targeting Chinese and export buyers.

    Min. budget

    $2,700.00

    Timeline

    6–9 months (space application, stand design and build, freight and customs, visas and travel).

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand/space, freight, on-site services and utility charges are not published in the listing — confirm CHINAPLAS 2027 rates and minimum stand size with Adsale.

    Demo machinery shipped to China needs customs/ATA Carnet lead time and local handling agents.

    You must staff the stand for all four show days (13–16 April 2027) plus build-up and tear-down.

    skip

    Your category is covered through existing partners, or K, NPE, Fakuma or a regional Asian show better fits your calendar and budget cycle.

    Best for

    Teams with no China/Asia sourcing or sales mandate this cycle, or those already well served by regional distributors and a competing circuit show.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    None

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

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