Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Luxe Pack Shanghai include A CREATION PACKAGING (SHENZHEN) LIMITED, A Grade Pacific Limited, AFA DISPENSING (SHANGHAI) COMPANY LTD., ALPHA3 COVERING MATERIAL (SHANGHAI) LTD. and AMAZING TEAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
- A CREATION PACKAGING (SHENZHEN) LIMITED
- A Grade Pacific Limited
- AFA DISPENSING (SHANGHAI) COMPANY LTD.
- ALPHA3 COVERING MATERIAL (SHANGHAI) LTD.
- AMAZING TEAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Event overview
Overview
Luxe Pack Shanghai is the premier trade show dedicated to luxury packaging, taking place from April 14-15, 2027.
This event brings together key players from various sectors including cosmetics, fragrance, wine & spirits, and fine food, showcasing cutting-edge packaging solutions and sustainable innovations.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with over 5,000 decision makers and explore the latest trends in luxury packaging.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Luxe Pack Shanghai runs from April 14-15, 2027.
- 2Scale and Focus: This premier show showcases luxury packaging solutions across multiple sectors.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Infopro Digital, more details can be found on their website.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attracting over 5,000 decision makers from premium brands.
- 5Entry: Registration details available on the official website.
Why visit
Luxe Pack Shanghai is the premier trade show dedicated to luxury packaging, taking place from April 14-15, 2027.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Luxe Pack Shanghai provides access to over 6,000 decision makers from premium brands, offering a platform to showcase the latest innovations and connect with potential clients. This is an opportunity to enhance brand visibility and engage with key industry stakeholders.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Brand managers from luxury cosmetics companies
Decision makers in the fragrance industry
Packaging designers and engineers
Marketing professionals in fine food sectors
Sustainability officers from luxury brands
Retail buyers looking for innovative packaging solutions
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Suppliers of luxury packaging materials
Manufacturers of sustainable packaging solutions
Design agencies specializing in luxury branding
Technology providers for packaging automation
Consultants in packaging compliance and regulations
Distributors of packaging machinery and equipment
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Luxury cosmetic packaging solutions
Fragrance bottles and containers
Sustainable packaging materials
Innovative food packaging designs
High-end packaging machinery
Custom packaging solutions for luxury brands
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Infopro Digital
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-04-14 to 2027-04-15, Luxe Pack Shanghai in the host city covering Luxury cosmetic packaging solutions, Fragrance bottles and containers, Sustainable packaging materials, Innovative food gives food buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
4-star international
Jing'an Temple, walkable to the fairground districtUSD 125–195 / night
Best walking base for the show. Book early - Jing'an rates move sharply during Shanghai trade-fair weeks.
5-star luxury
Nanjing West Road, Jing'anUSD 220–360 / night
Used for supplier dinners and brand meetings; walking distance to the show and to the main retail strip.
4-star business
People's Square / HuangpuUSD 90–140 / night
Central for the Bund and museum district, two to three metro stops from the fairground area; good balance of price and location.
3-4 star
Hongqiao airport and railway station corridorUSD 70–110 / night
Cheapest practical option for regional travellers arriving by air or high-speed rail; longer metro ride to the venue each morning.
5-star business
Lujiazui, PudongUSD 195–320 / night
Riverside towers with large rooms and club floors; allow extra commute time across the river during rush hour.
Apartment, weekly rate
Jing'an serviced apartmentUSD 95–155 / night
Suited to exhibitor teams staying through build-up and show days; kitchen and laundry usually included.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro (Lines 2 and 7)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forJing'an Temple station to the central fairground district
Cheapest and most predictable option in rush hour. Buy a single-journey ticket from the machine or set up the Shanghai Metro QR in Alipay.
Maglev + metro
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPudong International Airport to Longyang Road, then Line 2 onward
Fastest fixed-track option from PVG, but only worthwhile if your hotel sits on the Line 2 corridor.
Taxi or DiDi from Pudong airport
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPVG arrivals kerb to Jing'an / central fairground district
Use the official taxi queue or the DiDi pickup level in the terminal car park. Ignore touts offering fixed-price rides inside arrivals.
Taxi or DiDi from Hongqiao
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forHongqiao airport or Hongqiao Railway Station to Jing'an
The faster choice if you arrive by high-speed rail; the metro on Line 2 is the cheaper alternative.
Airport bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPudong airport city bus lines to central Shanghai terminals
Cheap and direct to several downtown drop-off points, but slower and less frequent than the metro late at night.
Hotel to venue short ride / bike share
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forJing'an hotels to the fairground gates
Bike share is practical for short dry-weather hops but not advised with a laptop bag in the April rain.
Car parking at the venue district
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forVenue and surrounding office tower car parks
Central Shanghai parking is tight; metro or taxi is usually faster than driving. Confirm exhibitor parking allocation with the organiser.
Weather
April in Shanghai is mild and increasingly humid: daily highs typically around 20-23 C and overnight lows around 12-14 C, with roughly 9-12 wet days across the month. Expect a mix of bright spring days, overcast drizzle and the occasional short thundery shower rather than all-day rain. Evenings are noticeably cooler near the river, so layers work better than a heavy coat. Air quality is usually moderate; check a local index on hazy days. Treat these as climatological bands, not a forecast, and check a Chinese weather app for the show week.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile: China's networks are fast and 5G coverage across central Shanghai is good. Buy a local SIM at the airport with your passport, or use an international roaming plan or travel eSIM that routes outside the mainland - this matters because Google services (Gmail, Maps, Drive), WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are not reachable on local networks. Sort out connectivity before you fly; downloading an offline map, a translation app and a VPN or corporate access solution on arrival is painful. Power: 220V at 50Hz, with type A and type I sockets - bring a universal adaptor. Venue wifi is typically available for basic browsing but should not be relied on for large file transfers or live demos; exhibitors should order a dedicated line through the venue service forms. Payments: Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate, and both allow foreign cards to be linked after identity verification. Cash is accepted but rarely needed.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping is not customary in restaurants, taxis or hotels in Shanghai; service charges are usually already included.
Alipay and WeChat Pay are the default payment methods. Set up and verify one before you arrive, because many small vendors no longer keep change.
Business cards are exchanged with both hands and a slight bow of the head. A Chinese-language reverse side is appreciated, especially with packaging suppliers.
Mandarin is the working language; Shanghainese is spoken locally. English is common in international hotels and larger exhibitor stands but not on the metro or in local restaurants.
Business meals are part of the relationship. Expect shared dishes, a round of toasts and a host who orders for the table; a light refusal is acceptable if you do not drink.
Punctuality is expected at meetings. Arriving late to a stand appointment reads as low priority, especially during the first morning of the show.
Negotiation is normal and packaging quotes often arrive in CNY excluding VAT. Ask explicitly whether tooling, sampling and freight are included before comparing suppliers.
Carry tissues and hand sanitiser - public toilets frequently do not supply paper - and expect squat toilets outside hotels and the venue.
Queueing and pavement etiquette differ from Europe: keep moving on escalators, and use the marked waiting lines at metro platform doors.
April is a comfortable month for walking, but air quality varies. Sensitive travellers should check the daily index before planning a long outdoor evening.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving ; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near : Jing'an Temple, walkable to the fairground district: Jing'an Temple, walkable to the fairground district; Nanjing West Road, Jing'an: Nanjing West Road, Jing'an; People's Square / Huangpu: People's Square / Huangpu.
Ride-hail: DiDi is the default ride-hail app in Shanghai and has an English interface. Link a foreign card or use the Alipay mini-program version. Pickups at Pudong and Hongqiao are signed inside the terminals - follow the app's designated zone rather than hailing on the kerb. Drivers rarely speak English, so save your hotel name and the venue address in Chinese characters to show or paste into the app. Expect a short wait during the morning rush and around show closing time, plus modest surge pricing. Metered street taxis are plentiful in central Shanghai; use the official queue and avoid touts offering fixed fares inside airport arrivals.
Public transit: Shanghai's metro is the fastest way around the city and connects both airports to the centre. Line 2 runs from Hongqiao through the Jing'an and People's Square areas to Pudong, and Line 7 serves the Jing'an Temple district near the central fairground area. Fares are distance-based, roughly CNY 3-9 per journey, paid by single ticket from a machine or by the Shanghai Metro QR code inside Alipay. Trains run from around 05:30 to 22:30-23:00 depending on the line, so plan the last connection if you stay for evening meetings. From Pudong airport the Maglev reaches Longyang Road in about eight minutes and connects to Line 2. Expect airport-style security screening at every station and allow extra time at peak hours.
Parking: On-site parking at central Shanghai venues is limited and charged by the hour, typically around CNY 10-20, with nearby commercial towers selling day rates in the region of CNY 80-150 (approximate, confirm on the day). During a trade fair the surrounding blocks fill early, so arrive before the opening hour or use metro and taxi instead. Exhibitors with build-up vehicles normally need a venue-issued access pass and a booked unloading slot - confirm the allocation through the exhibitor manual rather than assuming space on arrival.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027
Temperature: Approx. 12-22 C daily range in April (about 54-72 F): highs near 20-23 C on bright afternoons, overnight lows around 12-14 C. Riverfront evenings and air-conditioned halls feel cooler, so treat these as bands rather than a forecast.
Seasonality: April is shoulder-season in Shanghai: expect around 9-12 rain days, mostly light drizzle or short showers rather than sustained downpours, with humidity climbing through the month. Occasional thundery spells and hazy days occur. Carry a compact umbrella and check a local weather app each morning of the show week.
Packing: Pack layers rather than a heavy coat: a light merino or knit for cool mornings, a breathable shirt or blouse for warm afternoons, and a packable rain shell or compact umbrella for April showers. Bring comfortable closed shoes for concrete exhibition halls and long metro walks, a type A/I plug adaptor for 220V, a power bank for long days on the floor, and tissues. Business casual is the norm on the show floor - most exhibitors wear a jacket without a tie.
Plan your trip
Planning
Day 1
D-13: Book flights into Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) and choose a hotel in Jing'an if you want to walk to the fairground district.
Day 2
D-12: Start or chase your Chinese visa application. Allow four to eight weeks including a biometrics appointment at the visa centre.
Day 3
D-10: Download DiDi, Alipay, WeChat and a translation app, then link and verify a payment card so you can pay for metro, taxis and meals on arrival.
Day 4
D-9: Sort out connectivity - international roaming or a travel eSIM. Google, WhatsApp and Instagram do not work on local networks.
Day 5
D-8: Build a shortlist of 15-20 exhibitors from the online catalogue, filtered by material and process (glass, airless, foil, rigid box, labels).
Day 6
D-7: Email three or four target suppliers for a meeting slot on the first morning, before the aisles fill.; D-6: Prepare your spec pack: brief, target cost, launch date, volumes and any decoration references. Suppliers quote far more usefully with a real brief.
Day 7
D-5: Check the Talks and trend programme and block the sessions you want; conference slots clash with the busiest stand hours.
Day 8
D-4: Pack business cards, a light rain jacket, comfortable shoes for concrete halls and a type A/I plug adaptor for 220V.
Day 9
D-3: Confirm airport transfer arrangements and save the venue address and nearest metro station offline in Chinese characters to show a driver.
Day 10
D-2: Print hotel, flight and invitation letter copies for immigration, and keep a screenshot of your badge in case of a weak signal.
Day 11
D-1: Charge power banks and check the metro route and first-train times for the opening morning.
Day 12
D-14: Register on luxepackshanghai.com and note whether your badge is print-at-home or collected on site. Print a copy plus a backup on your phone.; On arrival: buy a single-journey metro ticket or set up the Shanghai transport QR in Alipay, and allow extra time if you take a taxi from Pudong during rush hour.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at the venue
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Luxe Pack Shanghai registration concourse
the venue
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
the venue
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Luxe Pack Shanghai fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Luxe Pack Shanghai, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Luxury cosmetic packaging solutions and Fragrance bottles and containers solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Luxe Pack Shanghai in the host city.
Min. budget
$870.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Luxury cosmetic packaging solutions and Fragrance bottles and containers products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,915.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the the host city show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is Luxe Pack Shanghai 2027?
The 2027 edition runs in April 2027 in Shanghai, China, under the Luxe Pack banner organised by the Infopro Digital group. Check luxepackshanghai.com for the confirmed dates, hall and opening hours before booking travel, since the published schedule is the only authoritative source.
Who exhibits at Luxe Pack Shanghai?
Suppliers to the luxury packaging chain: glass and plastic bottle makers, caps and dispenser specialists, rigid box and carton converters, label printers, decoration and metallisation houses, pouch and tube makers, and structural design studios. The common thread is premium primary and secondary packaging for fragrance, cosmetics, skincare, spirits, watches and premium food.
Is Luxe Pack Shanghai a trade-only show?
Luxe Pack fairs are trade events aimed at brand owners, packaging buyers, designers, contract manufacturers and distributors. Expect to be asked for a company name and role at registration. Confirm the current admission policy for students, press and guests on the official site.
How do I register and get my badge?
Pre-registration is normally done online through the official Luxe Pack Shanghai site, and pre-registered visitors usually collect a badge on site or print it at home. Bring a business card and a company ID in case the desk asks for proof of trade status. Check the registration page for the exact 2027 cut-off dates.
Which product categories can I source at the show?
Fragrance and cosmetics bottles, jars, airless and dispensing systems, droppers and pumps, tubes, compacts, rigid boxes and coffrets, folding cartons, sleeves and labels, closures and collars, decoration and finishing services, and increasingly refillable and mono-material formats.
What is the best way to get to the venue from Pudong airport?
Options are taxi or DiDi (roughly 50-70 minutes depending on traffic), the Maglev to Longyang Road plus a metro transfer, or an airport bus. The metro is the cheapest and most predictable in rush hour. See the venue page on the official site for the confirmed address and nearest station.
Is there a conference programme alongside the exhibition?
Luxe Pack shows typically run a Talks stage, trend presentations and innovation displays alongside the stands. Session titles and times are published close to the show - check the schedule page on luxepackshanghai.com rather than planning around last year's agenda.
Can I see an exhibitor list before I travel?
Yes, the official site publishes a searchable exhibitor directory and floor plan once the list is confirmed. Build a shortlist by material and process (for example glass, airless, foil, rigid boxes) rather than by company name, and request meetings for the first morning when stands are least busy.
What languages are used at the show?
Mandarin and English are the working languages. Most international exhibitors have English-speaking staff, and larger stands usually have bilingual salespeople or interpreters. Printed catalogues are often bilingual, but technical data sheets may only exist in Chinese - ask for the English version.
Do I need a visa to attend from outside China?
Most foreign nationals need a Chinese visa, and applications should be started several weeks before travel. China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy covers eligible nationalities arriving at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao with an onward ticket to a third country - confirm your eligibility with the Chinese embassy or visa centre before booking.
How do I pay for things in Shanghai during the show?
China is effectively cashless. Alipay and WeChat Pay are accepted almost everywhere and both allow foreign cards to be linked. Set the apps up and verify your identity before you fly, and keep a small amount of cash for taxi drivers who prefer it.
Will my usual apps and email work in China?
Google services (including Gmail, Google Maps and Google Drive), WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are not reachable on Chinese networks. Arrange international roaming, a travel eSIM that routes outside the mainland, or an approved corporate connectivity solution before departure, and download an offline map and a translation app.
Can I take photos at the stands?
Ask first. Many exhibitors allow photography of finished packs but not of proprietary tooling, moulds, production lines or unreleased designs. Where a stand displays a no-photography notice, respect it - Shanghai exhibitors are strict about unlaunched packaging.
Are children or non-trade guests allowed?
Trade fairs in China generally admit professional visitors only, and organisers often restrict prams and young children for safety reasons during build-up and busy hours. Check the visitor regulations on the official site if you plan to travel with family.
Glossary
- Primary packaging
- The pack that touches the product itself - a glass flacon, an airless bottle, a jar, a tube or a compact. At Luxe Pack Shanghai primary packaging is the core of the floor, because it drives most of the premium cues a brand can buy.
- Secondary packaging
- The outer structure that carries and presents the primary pack - rigid boxes, cartons, sleeves and coffrets. It is where foil, embossing and soft-touch finishes usually appear.
- Rigid box
- A thick, non-collapsing board box, typically hand- or semi-automatically wrapped, used for fragrance sets, spirits gift packs and limited editions. Rigid boxes are judged on corner sharpness, lid fit and wrap alignment.
- Folding carton
- A printed carton die-cut from folding board and shipped flat. Cheaper per unit and lighter to freight than a rigid box, but with less structural rigidity.
- Hot foil stamping
- A heated die presses metallic foil onto board, glass or plastics under pressure. The main decoration for logos on luxury cartons and caps; specify foil grade, die depth and whether the surface is coated.
- Embossing and debossing
- Raising or recessing a design using a matched male/female die. Often combined with foil to give a tactile, light-catching logo on a carton or label.
- Soft-touch lamination
- A matte film laminated to board or paper that gives a velvety hand feel. Popular for premium skincare cartons, but it scuffs and complicates recycling - a common talking point at the show.
- Vacuum metallisation
- Aluminium vaporised onto a surface in a vacuum chamber to create a mirror or brushed metallic effect on caps, collars and inner packs without solid metal weight.
- Airless dispenser
- A pump system that dispenses product without drawing air back into the bottle, protecting actives in serums and foundations. Judged on dose accuracy, evacuation rate and compatibility with the formula.
- Dropper / pipette
- A glass or plastic pipette with a bulb closure, standard for serums and oils. Buyers compare tip geometry, dose volume, leakage under vacuum and the fit of the collar to the bottle neck.
- Pump and sprayer
- The dispensing engine of a fragrance or lotion pack. The specification covers spray pattern, actuation force, crimp or screw neck, and compatibility testing with the alcohol or emulsion inside.
- Glass flacon
- A moulded fragrance or cosmetics bottle. Tooling is the long-lead item: new moulds run into weeks, so stock shapes are used when a launch date is fixed.
- PCR content
- Post-consumer recycled material in glass, aluminium, board or resin. Buyers at the show ask for the percentage, the certification trail and how the recycled stream affects colour and strength.
- Mono-material pack
- A pack built from a single material stream (all-PE, all-PET, all-board) so it can be recycled without separation. It usually forces a trade-off between recyclability and the metallic or soft-touch effects a brand wants.
- Refillable / refill pod
- A durable outer case sold once, plus a lighter refill that is replaced. Now standard in fragrance and skincare ranges, and one of the fastest-moving categories on the Shanghai floor.
- Decoration / finishing
- The collective term for everything applied after the pack is formed: foil, screen print, pad print, hot stamping, lacquer, metallisation, laser etching and labelling.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity. The single most negotiated number at a packaging show - it determines whether a small brand can afford a custom mould or must buy a stock shape.
- Turnkey / full-service
- A supplier that takes a brief from concept through structural design, tooling, decoration and filling, often via a partner network inside China. Useful for brands without an in-house packaging team.
- Connected packaging
- NFC tags, RFID inlays or QR codes built into a pack for authentication, refill tracking or consumer engagement. Often discussed alongside anti-counterfeit requirements for premium spirits and fragrance.
- Mock-up / prototype
- A one-off or short-run sample made to test shape, weight and finish before tooling. Most exhibitors bring mock-ups in several decoration variants so buyers can feel the difference.
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