China (Shanghai) International Chemical Exhibition

The Value of Exhibiting at the China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China)

• A Nationally Recognized Flagship Platform for the Chemical Industry: Established in 1992, after more than three decades of development, ICIF China has become a pivotal platform for global trade cooperation, technological exchange, and trend analysis within the chemical sector. Organized under the auspices of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the fair holds UFI accreditation and serves as a national-level event integrating end-to-end trade and services across the entire chemical value chain.
• Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire Value Chain: The fair encompasses energy and petrochemicals, basic chemical raw materials, advanced chemical materials, fine chemicals, chemical technologies and equipment, chemical packaging and storage/transportation, digital intelligent manufacturing, and chemical safety and environmental protection—covering all major segments of the industry. Simultaneously, the “China Petrochemical Industry Week” brings together over 2,260 upstream and downstream enterprises, forming an expansive exhibition matrix spanning energy, chemicals, rubber, adhesives, and related sectors.
• A Hub for Global Buyers: In 2025, the fair attracted professional visitors from 90 countries worldwide, with international attendance up nearly 70% year-over-year, covering key economies such as Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Russia, Germany, Brazil, and Argentina. Among professional attendees, over 64% hold purchasing decision-making or co-decision-making authority; 43.73% came specifically to procure chemical products, while 43% sought out new suppliers. Overall, more than 86% of visitors reported motivations closely tied to direct procurement or collaborative partnerships.
• Leadership from Top Companies: Domestic giants such as China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinopec, CNOOC, ChemChina, State Energy Group, Shanghai Huayi, Yanchang Petroleum, Hengli Group, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Wanhua Chemical, alongside international titans like BASF, ExxonMobil, Lanxess, Mitsubishi Chemical, Evonik, and Dow, gathered under one roof. Overall exhibitor satisfaction approached 95%, with approximately 54% establishing new business connections, 32% strengthening existing client relationships, and 27% securing on-site transactions or clear intent agreements.
• Authoritative High-End Forums Empower the Industry: Concurrent with the fair, more than ten high-profile events were held, including the 8th International Smart Chemical Industry Conference, the Conference on Safety in Chemical Storage and Transportation, the Summit Forum on High-Quality Development of Chemical Reagents, and the Global Symposium on Regulations Governing Chemical Trade Access. These forums focused on pressing issues such as AI-driven empowerment, digital transformation, post-15th Five-Year Plan considerations, and green, low-carbon initiatives, drawing over a hundred industry leaders and experts for in-depth discussions. For the first time, a joint pavilion for pilot-scale testing and proof-of-concept demonstrations was established, attracting participation from institutions like Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University, thus creating a platform for precise alignment between scientific breakthroughs and industrial demand.
• Effective Precision Business Matching: Anchored by the core mission of “accelerating order fulfillment,” the fair employs targeted invitations to domestic and overseas buyers, facilitates bilateral exchanges between Chinese and foreign chemical industries, and provides enterprises with efficient access to premium procurement networks across the Asia-Pacific region and globally. With exhibits spanning the full spectrum—from energy and petrochemicals to basic raw materials, advanced new materials, and fine chemicals—the fair supports businesses in achieving one-stop resource integration, covering everything from sourcing raw materials and forging technical collaborations to expanding market reach.