Chinaplas 2018 BPF - Post Show Report
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
The British Plastics Federation reports from the recent Chinaplas exhibition, which took place in Shanghai, China between 24 and 27 April 2018.
About Chinaplas
The recent Chinaplas was the 32nd edition of the show, which is the largest annual plastics exhibition and a key industry event. The exhibition rotates between Shanghai and Guangzhiu and this year's edition took place in a new venue - the National Exhibition and Convention Center, (NECC), as the show had outgrown its previous location.
Again, the show broke the record of net space covererage, with thirteen occupied halls and 3,948 exhibitors from 40 countries and 180,701 visitors from 150 countries.
| Date |
Visitors | Exhibitors | Total Exhibition Area |
| Shanghai April 24-27, 2018 | 180,700 | 3,948 | 340,000 sqm |
| Guangzhou May 16-19, 2017 | 155,258 | 3,485 | 250,000 sqm |
| Shanghai April 25-28, 2016 | 148,575 | 3,340 | 240,000+ sqm |
| Guangzhou May 20-23, 2015 | 128,264 | 3,282 | 240,000 sqm |
Thirteen country pavilions had their presence at the show from the following countries: Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
British Pavilion
The British Plastics Federation led the British Pavilion of eighteen exhibitors, some of which were recipients of a Department for International Trade (DIT) grant, which helped with their stand cost. The British Pavilion was based in Hall 2H, next to the pavilions of Germany, Austria and Italy, to name a few.
The British Pavilion exhibitors were:
The BPF also presented brochures of some BPF Members who had taken part in an offer to display literature on the BPF stand.
"Overall it was a good experience. We found new costumers from this event which will help us to grow the Business. BPF was really helpful at every stage." Awais Mazhar Butt, MD, Recycle For Future
British Guide to Chinaplas 2018
All British exhibitors were listed in the British Group Guide to Chinaplas, which also featured all BPF members in a comprehensive booklet handed out from the BPF stand at the show. To download a PDF please click on the top left corner arrow.
"It was our first exhibition in China. It was an eye opener and we made some very good business contacts. We couldn’t have don’t this without being part of an organised group and without the help and support we got from the British Plastics Federation." Rafael Kilim, Director, ALMO
The next edition of CHINAPLAS will take place in Guangzhou between 21 and 24t May 2019. The BPF is inviting companies to register interest in joining the British Pavilion.
Register you interest
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