China remains crucial in global economic growth, with a steadily expanding Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), solidifying its strong position in the global economy. CHINAPLAS 2025, themed “Transformation • Collaboration • Sustainability,” will take place at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China, on April 15-18, 2025. Expanding from its 2023 edition in Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will host over 4,000 international exhibitors, with 380,000 sqm of space across all 19 halls (9 country/region pavilions).
Green: innovating for circular economy
At CHINAPLAS 2025, the concept of a circular economy will continue to be one of the key focuses of the exhibition, by emphasizing the reuse of resources to minimize waste and stimulate economic growth, the exhibition will demonstrate a clear dedication to addressing environmental challenges. This focus aligns seamlessly with China’s progressive policies promoting sustainability and recycling initiatives, reflecting the industry’s proactive stance towards a more sustainable future. Suppliers in the plastics and rubber industries are consistently unveiling biodegradable materials, recycling, and sustainable solutions as they actively promote circular economy.
CHINAPLAS 2025 will feature three thematic zones, namely Recycled Plastics, Bioplastics, and Recycling Technology, covering around 16,000 sqm and gathering leading material suppliers and recycling machine manufacturers, including Veolia, Faurecia, ALBA, Esun, NatureWorks, Erema, Starlinger, NGR, Zerma, Sorema, Sesotec, Avian, Tomra, Jwell, and many others. Live demonstrations of two recycling production lines, focusing on ‘Bottle-to-Bottle Closed-Loop Recycling’ and ‘Turning PE Waste into Treasure,’ will unveil advanced equipment technology and high-value utilization solutions within the plastic recycling sector. The sports and leisure industry, a promising market for plastics and rubber applications, will also be present with the “SportsTech Chic + Green” event. CHINAPLAS x CPRJ will host the 6th Edition Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference & Showcase in Shenzhen, gathering global stakeholders to delve into the latest recycling trends. Collaborating with the China Packaging Federation, CHINAPLAS will first introduce the Sustainable Plastics Packaging Networking Forum, connecting industry experts and exploring sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.
Smart: evolving digitally in manufacturing
Smart manufacturing, encompassing technologies like automation, artificial intelligence and IoT integration, enhances manufacturing processes and revolutionizes industries by boosting efficiency, productivity, and flexibility. By integrating real-time data analytics and interconnected systems, it optimizes operations and reduces downtime, leading to informed decision-making and agile responses to market demands. Through tools like predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and automated quality control, production output and quality are improved that eventually fosters sustainability efforts in the plastics and rubber industries.
At CHINAPLAS 2025, an extensive range of smart manufacturing solutions and machinery will be unveiled in the Injection Molding Solutions Zone and Injection Molding and Smart Manufacturing Solutions Zone, covering a substantial 53,000 sqm with leading global companies like Arburg, Kraussmaffei, Wittmann, Fanuc, JSW, Siemens, Kawata, Matsui, Keba, Beckhoff, Gimatic, Star Seiki, Hong Kong Plastic Machinery Association Pavilion, and many others.
China’s high tech: empowering the global plastics and rubber markets
China aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the plastics and rubber industries, setting new standards for efficiency, quality, and technological sophistication. CHINAPLAS 2025 will shine a spotlight on a diverse selection of cutting-edge materials and machinery technologies. These include carbon fiber composites tailored for the low-altitude economy, photovoltaic films, high-performance films, food-grade rPET, UV-resistant functional fabrics, lightweight solutions, and digitalized smart manufacturing solutions. This year, the exhibition will gather 900 registered exhibitors which are recognized as “Professionalization, Refinement, Specialization and Innovation (PRSI)”. It aims to support the innovation of niche companies and advance the initiatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in enhancing the development of niche enterprises aligned with the principles of “PRSI”
Strengthening global collaboration to connect with high-quality buyers
CHINAPLAS team has expanded its global outreach by participating in over 30 international trade shows to promote CHINAPLAS 2025, engaging with more than 3,000 buyers across 25 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. The new Hosted Overseas Buyer Program is introduced to target key buyers from the electronics, automotive, packaging, and medical sectors, offering exclusive privileges like business matching and networking opportunities at CHINAPLAS 2025.
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.
