The Chengdu International Chemical Equipment Exhibition (CTEF) is a premier international, specialized industrial event in the western region. Since its inception, it has garnered strong interest from companies involved in deep processing of polyolefins and polyesters, advanced processing of natural gas, salt–phosphorus chemical industries, sulfur–phosphorus–titanium chemical sectors, high-end fine chemicals, specialty chemical new materials, and engineering design institutes throughout Southwes
The Value of Exhibiting at the Chengdu International Chemical Equipment Expo (CTEF)
- A core growth engine and strategic gateway for the western chemical equipment industry. As an important strategic platform within Sichuan Province’s “8+6+30” chemical industry framework, CTEF is the only large-scale chemical equipment expo in central and western China that covers the entire industrial chain and connects directly with top-tier buyers. In recent years, Sichuan has developed a hundred-billion-yuan industrial cluster centered around petrochemical, natural gas chemical, fine chemical, and new materials equipment. Driven by national strategies such as the Western Development Initiative and the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle, participation in CTEF serves as a strategic gateway for companies seeking to deepen their presence in the western market and capture the benefits of industrial upgrading.
- Comprehensive coverage of the entire industrial chain, with precise alignment across eight major segments. Exhibits span energy and chemical equipment, chemical unit operations, technologies and equipment for treating chemical waste, sulfur-phosphorus salt processing, intelligent upgrades for chemical plants, lithium battery material preparation, automation and instrumentation, as well as pumps, valves, and piping—covering eight distinct sub-sectors. From core equipment like reaction vessels and drying systems to smart control systems, high-precision sensors, high-performance valves, and eco-friendly treatment devices, the expo fully showcases innovative achievements across the entire chemical equipment value chain.
- Access to a global pool of buyers, fostering an efficient trade-matching platform. In 2025, the expo attracted 86 Fortune Global 500 companies and leading domestic and international chemical industry giants, forming a “super buyer matrix” with intended procurement commitments exceeding RMB 5 billion. BASF’s Asia-Pacific Procurement Director personally visited the show, planning to establish a new production base for advanced materials in western China; New Hope Chemical arrived with a multi-million-dollar procurement budget, securing targeted partnerships; and over 30 countries and regions—including Russia’s Ural Group and Iraq’s Ministry of Oil—sent overseas buyers who closed more than 20 cross-border deals on the opening day.
- Deep integration of exhibitions, conferences, and research, setting the tone for technological innovation. Concurrent with the expo, the Sichuan Provincial Chemical Association hosted a symposium on the “14th Five-Year Plan,” exploring development pathways for phosphate chemicals, natural gas chemicals, and fine chemicals. The 14th China Shale Oil and Gas Development Conference gathered top experts, including Academician Luo Pingya of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, to engage in in-depth discussions on fracking technology, drilling and completion equipment, and digitalization initiatives. A supply-and-demand forum on chemical materials and equipment further promoted two-way collaboration between material suppliers and equipment manufacturers, with teams from Sichuan University providing on-site technical advice and joint R&D proposals.
- Global exhibition network supporting enterprises’ international expansion. The CTEF series adopts a global footprint spanning Chengdu, Shanghai, Xinjiang, and overseas markets, connecting the Belt and Road Initiative with emerging economies through bidirectional channels. The expo organized a delegation of Chinese exhibitors to engage deeply with Tatar Oil Headquarters in Russia, paving the way for Chinese chemical equipment firms to enter international markets. Overseas audiences now span more than 30 countries and regions, reflecting steadily increasing levels of internationalization.