CHINAPLAS 2017 has begun today - plastic fair no. 1 in Asia
History & Figures
Show History
Accompanying the growth of China's plastics and rubber industries for over 30 years, CHINAPLAS has become a distinguished meeting and business platform for these industries and has also largely contributed to their prosperous development. At present, CHINAPLAS is not only the largest plastics and rubber trade fair in Asia, it is also widely recognized by the industry as the 2nd most influential exhibition in the world. Its significance is surpassed only by K Fair in Germany, the world's premier plastics and rubber trade fair.
UFI Approved Event
CHINAPLAS has been certified as a "UFI Approved Event" by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), an internationally-recognized representative body of the international trade fair sector. This endorsement further demonstrates CHINAPLAS' proven track record as an international event, with professional standards of exhibition and visiting services as well as quality project management.
The Only Event Endorsed by EUROMAP in China
Since 1987, CHINAPLAS has gained sustained support from EUROMAP (European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries) as the Sponsor. In 2017 edition, it will be the 28th consecutive edition to earn EUROMAP as the exclusive sponsor in China.
Show Scale
| 2017 (Estimated) | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Total Exhibition Area (sqm) | 250,000 | 240,000+ | 240,000 | 230,000 | 220,000 | 210,000 | 180,000 |
| No. of Exhibitors | 3,300+ | 3,335 | 3,275 | 3,067 | 2,729 | 2,729 | 2,435 |
| No. of Participating Countries & Regions | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 34 |
| No. of Visitors | 140,000+ | 148,575 | 128,264 | 130,370 | 114,103 | 109,858 | 94,084 |
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