02/09/2026
Gathering in Shanghai: A Global Chemical Industry Extravaganza Set to Kick Off!
As we enter the inaugural year of the "15th Five-Year Plan," China's chemical industry is demonstrating remarkable resilience and innovative vitality, playing the dual roles of "stabilizer" and "engine" amidst the restructuring of the global industrial chain.
In the first half of 2026, China's petroleum and chemical sectors exhibited strong growth momentum: the industry achieved a total operating revenue of 8.05 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%, while total profits surged by 54.9%, signaling a significant recovery in overall industry performance.
Today, as the global petrochemical landscape undergoes profound adjustments—marked by intensifying regional competition and the rapid restructuring of global supply chains and trade systems—opportunities and challenges coexist. Chinese chemical enterprises urgently need to achieve breakthroughs in industrial chain integration, technological innovation, and international cooperation. A new opportunity is on the horizon—one that will efficiently connect upstream and downstream sectors, provide insights into cutting-edge technological trends, expand global partnerships, and spearhead green, sustainable development.
The 23rd China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China 2026)—an annual international industry highlight—will grandly open from September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Hosted by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) and co-organized by the Sub-Council of Chemical Industry (CCPIT) and the China National Chemical Information Center (CNCIC), the event will be held under the theme "Embracing Innovation and Excellence: Forging a New Path for the Chemical Industry," presenting a comprehensive, industry-wide showcase for the global chemical sector.
Scaling New Heights: A Premier Platform for High-Quality Development in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industries
In 2026, serving as the core engine of "China Petrochemical Industry Week," ICIF China—alongside the broader Industry Week events—will span a total exhibition area of 154,000 square meters. It will bring together 2,480 exhibitors and is expected to attract 78,000 professional visitors. This scale not only underscores ICIF China's status as one of the largest professional exhibitions in China's chemical industry but also establishes it as a comprehensive platform covering the entire industrial chain of petroleum, energy, and chemicals. Spanning the entire chemical industry value chain, the exhibition features ten core categories—ranging from energy, petrochemicals, and basic chemicals to advanced chemical materials and fine chemicals; and from safety, environmental protection, packaging, and logistics to engineering, equipment, smart manufacturing, and R&D services. Whether they are raw material buyers, equipment suppliers, or technical experts, participants can connect with the products, solutions, and partners they need.
Industry Leaders Convene: A "Powerhouse Lineup" Across the Entire Value Chain
ICIF China 2026 brings together a lineup of leading enterprises from the energy and chemical sectors. Participating giants include domestic and international industry leaders such as CNPC, Sinopec, Sinochem, CNCEC, Huayi Group, Yanchang Petroleum, North Huajin Chemical, Hengli Petrochemical, Juhua Group, Jincheng Petrochemical, Lu'an Group, Bohua Group, Qingdao Haiwan, Wanda Petrochemical, Lubei Group, Hubei Yihua Group, Beijing Xinnuo Haibo, TotalEnergies, Castrol, 3M, and Unitree Robotics. Covering key segments of the value chain—including energy, refining, advanced chemical materials, and smart manufacturing—the event offers a centralized platform for global suppliers, buyers, and technology providers to engage directly with major industry producers.
Gathering of "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" Enterprises: A Panoramic View of China's Chemical Landscape
At this year's ICIF China, 168 national and provincial-level "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" (SRUI) enterprises form a core part of the exhibitor lineup. Hailing from over 20 provinces and municipalities across China, these companies focus on key sectors such as intelligent equipment, fine chemicals, and smart manufacturing. Most possess critical technologies in their specific niches and offer clear capabilities for import substitution. For buyers and technology partners, this event presents a highly efficient opportunity to connect with top-tier domestic suppliers in the fine chemicals sector and discover viable alternatives to existing solutions. Concurrent Events: From Strategic Assessment to Technical Implementation
The concurrent conferences at ICIF China 2026 focus on core industry topics, spanning areas such as macro-strategic assessment, industrial policy interpretation, cutting-edge technology applications, and practical corporate implementation:
- 5th Petroleum and Chemical Industry Circular Economy Development Conference & 4th Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Green and Low-Carbon Development Conference — Exploring new pathways for "Dual Carbon" goals
- The 9th Smart Chem Conference — Discussing AI empowerment in the chemical industry and implementation paths for digital transformation
- Petrochemical Industry Technology Information Exchange Conference — Gathering top domestic research capabilities to drive industry-academia-research collaboration
- The 3rd Chemical Storage and Transportation Safety Conference — Focusing on safety, environmental protection, and compliance management
- The 6th Global Chemicals Trade Compliance Regulations and Response Strategies Symposium — Gaining insights into global regulations and empowering green market expansion
- The 4th China Chemical Reagents High-Quality Development Forum — Focusing on customized reagent R&D and industrial chain upgrading
- Humanoid Robot Frontier Polymer Materials Innovation & Application Forum — Analyzing key application scenarios for polymer materials
- Special Session on Standards and Technology Commercialization — Integrating digital intelligence to drive the future of China's petrochemical industry; standards-led innovation boosting high-quality development
- New Product & New Technology Presentation Session — Facilitating innovation in green and safe technologies and industrial collaboration
Additional events—such as the Exchange Meeting on Digital-Intelligence & AI+ Application Scenarios in the Petrochemical Industry, the 2nd Special Embodied AI Robot Industry Development Forum, and the mDX Petrochemical Industry Supply-Demand Matching Salon—will provide a platform for exchange ranging from strategic assessment to technical implementation. These events will help industry participants grasp the direction of transformation and market opportunities during the inaugural year of the "15th Five-Year Plan."
🔥 ICIF China 2026 | 23rd China International Chemical Industry Fair is coming!
📅 Date: Sep 15‑17, 2026
📍 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre
🎟 Register now:https://s.matchexpo.com/9xFB
