CHINAPLAS Innovative Technology of the Year

The 2025 Innovation & Technology of the Year showcases advanced technologies from industry leaders and technology pioneers that debuted in 2024-2025. The selected exhibits reflect the innovation, uniqueness, complexity and ability of the technology to solve problems of market concern. Its technology corresponds to four hot spots: sustainability, digitalization, innovative materials, and Chinese high-tech.

2025 (Shenzhen)

Total exhibition area (sqm): 380,000

4,500 international exhibitors

Country Pavilions: 9

Raw material suppliers 1,600

Number of visitors: 281,206, (including 68,542 overseas visitors)

2026 (Shanghai estimated)

Total exhibition area (sqm): 380,000

International exhibitors: 4,500

Country Pavilions: 9

Number of visitors: 320,000

Hottest application - packaging

Plastics continue to play an important role in a variety of packaging applications, including food and beverage packaging, ready-to-eat meal packaging, personal care products, and e-commerce logistics packaging. Advanced freshness barrier technology, smart packaging with embedded RFID, and high-quality recycling systems will further optimize the functionality, efficiency, and sustainability of packaging, providing lightweight, durable, versatile, and visually aesthetically pleasing solutions to protect products and ensure safety. From food safety to e-commerce, plastics play a vital role in modern packaging. Bring more convenience and security to your daily life.

The packaging industry is dominated by plastics, and as sustainability becomes a global priority, the industry is accelerating the promotion of green packaging to reduce the negative impact on the environment. CHINAPLAS 2025 is at the forefront of this change. The show will showcase groundbreaking innovations, including biodegradable, recyclable and low-carbon packaging solutions. Bringing together more than 2,200 packaging suppliers, the fair will promote technology upgrading, R&D innovation and smart manufacturing, and accelerate the cultivation of new quality productivity.