CHINAPLAS 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, is set to take place at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China, from April 15-18, 2025. Spanning an expansive 380,000 sqm, the event is to bring together 4,500 international exhibitors and feature 9 national and regional pavilions from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Taiwan region (China). Over 3,800 state-of-the-art machines and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies will be showcased under one roof, providing a premier platform for industry professionals to explore the latest innovations.
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Advancing Sustainability and Digital Transformation
Under the theme “Transformation • Collaboration • Sustainability” CHINAPLAS 2025 will showcase pioneering solutions that propel digitalization, the circular economy, and innovative materials. As China's manufacturing industry undergoes rapid transformation, the exhibition will spotlight intelligent, sustainable, and high-tech advancements that accelerate industrial progress. Global visitors can explore cutting-edge technologies and smart manufacturing solutions that align with evolving industry trends.
Expanding Global Reach and Strengthening Buyer Engagement
Over the years, CHINAPLAS continues to enhance its international influence through strategic buyer engagement and global outreach initiatives. A robust international promotion strategy is in place and the team has extended its presence across 25 countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa, engaging with more than 3,000 buyers at over 30 key industry networking events and exhibitions. This initiative underscores CHINAPLAS’ commitment to fostering global trade and business networking. In addition, by forging partnerships with over 40 industry associations across 14 countries and regions, CHINAPLAS 2025 aims to appealleading enterprises and facilitate high-value sourcing and technological collaboration.
A major highlight is the debut initiative of “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program” partnered with the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA). This collaboration strengthens strategic move towards deeper global collaboration and technology exchanges, extending outreach beyond plastics converters to end-user trade units and industry associations in Malaysia.
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CHINAPLAS 2025 successfully hosted New Tech Seminars in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (January 16, 2025), and Jakarta, Indonesia (February 13, 2025), drawing over 100 industry leaders, buyers, and professionals attended at each event. These seminars provided a sneak peek into the latest innovations to be unveiled at CHINAPLAS 2025. The Malaysian seminar focused on smart manufacturing and sustainability aligned with Industry 4.0, while the Indonesian event centered on plastic waste reduction and recycling advancements.
The inaugural Hosted Overseas Buyer Program at CHINAPLAS 2025 aims to draw key decision-makers from electronics & electric, automotive, packaging, and recycling sectors by offering exclusive benefits such as one-on-one business matchingsessions, VIP networking opportunities, exposure at the interviews, etc.
Easier International Access to CHINAPLAS 2025
For international visitors, China has made travel more convenient by expanding its visa-free entry policies and transit visa exemptions, making CHINAPLAS 2025 more accessible than ever.
Since January 2024, China has introduced visa-free policies for travelers from over 30 countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Solomon Islands, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, etc.
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At the same time, the stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces, includingShenzhen ports in Guangdong province, and stay for no more than 240 hours.
On the other hand, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport has significantly improved its global connectivity, with new international flight routes from Cairo (Egypt), Sapporo and Nagoya (Japan), NhaTrang (Vietnam), Jeju (South Korea), Mexico City (Mexico), Vienna (Austria), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Notably, the launch of the Shenzhen-Mexico City direct flight, the longest international route in Chinese civil aviation history, further enhances CHINAPLAS' reach to the Latin American markets.
Concurrent Events: A Hub for Industry Advancement
As China's manufacturing landscape undergoes a profound transformation towards intelligent and sustainable operations, its competitive edge is being strengthened in the global market. This evolution unveils novel opportunities and challenges for plastics and rubber industries. CHINAPLAS 2025 will host an array of concurrent events, providing a knowledge-sharing and networking platform to address industry trends and challenges.For examples:
- The Sustainable Plastic Packaging Forum will bring together global experts to explore innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
- The Plastics Circularity Journey Live Demonstration will showcase cutting-edge recycling technologies and solutions for high-value plastic reuse.
- SportsTech Chic + Green, a brand-new event, will highlight sustainable innovations in the sportswear and sporting goods industries, addressing changing consumer demands.
- The 6th CHINAPLAS x CPRJ Plastics Recycling and Circular Economy Conference and Showcase, taking place on April 14, 2025 when isthe day before CHINAPLAS, will provide insights into global recycling trends, industry policies, and circular economy strategies.
To learn more and enroll for the concurrent events at CHINAPLAS 2025, please click HERE and stay tuned for the latest information on the official website.
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Join CHINAPLAS 2025 – The Ultimate Global Platform for Plastics and Rubber
“As the leading plastics and rubber trade fair in Asia, CHINAPLAS 2025 is committed to delivering an unmatched experience for exhibitors and visitors,” said Ms. Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. “From the rich variety of exhibits, innovative technologies to the thematic events, together with the international accessibility to Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will be a global platform to gather the industry players to redefine the industry standards and foster global partnerships. We look forward to welcoming industry professionals from around the world to Shenzhen in April.”
“From the rich variety of exhibits, innovative technologies to the thematic events, together with the international accessibility to Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will be a global platform to gather the industry players to redefine the industry standards and foster global partnerships,” said Ms. Ada Leung, General Manager, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.
The online pre-registration for CHINAPLAS 2025 is open till April 9, 2025, 17:00 (GMT+8:00). Click HERE to pre-register now for an admission ticket at RMB 50 or USD 7.5. Pre-registered visitors shall receive their Visitor eBadges (for local visitors) or eConfirmation Letters (for overseas visitors) upon completion of pre-registration.
