China (Shanghai) International Rubber Technology Exhibition

The 23rd China International Rubber Technology Exhibition (RubberTech China 2025) was successfully held from September 17 to 19, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Hosted by Zhonglian Rubber Co., Ltd., this edition of the exhibition was themed “Green, Smart, and Innovative,” marking a major annual event for the global rubber industry.

In terms of scale, the exhibition covered an area exceeding 60,000 square meters, spanning Halls W4, W5, N1, N2, and N3. It brought together more than 800 exhibiting companies from over 40 countries and regions worldwide, attracting professional visitors from more than 80 countries and territories, with attendance surpassing 18,000 on the first day. Exhibitors included leading global rubber machinery manufacturers such as SoftControl Co., Ltd., Dutch VMI, German H-F, Sachi Co., Ltd., Sinochem Rubber Machinery, Da Xiang Plastic, China National Chemical Equipment, and Saixiang Technology—among the world’s top 36 rubber machinery firms. In the rubber chemicals and raw materials sector, industry leaders like Sinopec, Russia’s SIBUR, Sheng’ao Chemical, Shangshun Chemical, Yanggu Huatai, Tongcheng New Materials, Kaimai Chemical, Shenma Shares, Xingda Shares, and Black Cat Carbon Black were all present.

This year’s exhibition featured numerous highlights, with green practices and intelligent technologies taking center stage. Yikai New Materials showcased continuous liquid-phase mixing technology, reducing energy consumption by 20% and addressing longstanding issues such as high dust levels and low efficiency in tire production. Shuoyuan New Materials presented a series of 13 specialized carbon black grades characterized by superior wear resistance and reduced heat generation; among them, BL101 carbon black boasts particle sizes comparable to the national standard N134, with slightly higher oil absorption and compression oil absorption values, making it suitable for high-performance tire tread compounds. Xinyuan Chemical introduced addition-cure liquid fluorosilicone rubber, utilizing a platinum-catalyzed vulcanization system that delivers exceptional strength, excellent resilience, and outstanding resistance to oils, solvents, and extreme temperatures. Jiangsu Lujinren Technology demonstrated advanced equipment for the green, high-value recycling of waste tires, with its LR-series recycled materials applied in tire formulations, reducing mixing energy consumption by 5%–10% and cutting direct material costs by RMB 3,000–5,000 per ton of recycled material used.

A rich array of concurrent events created a premier platform for industry exchange. During the exhibition, the World Elastomer Technology and Engineering Forum (WETEF 2025) was convened, chaired by Professor Zhang Liqun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Xi’an Jiaotong University. The forum drew participation from engineers, technical experts, scholars, and representatives of relevant industry organizations from both domestic and international enterprises and academic institutions. Additionally, the exhibition integrated online and offline resources to launch the comprehensive conference series “RubberTalk,” comprising five segments: a rubber technology summit, information briefings, industry-academia-research collaboration sessions, and talent exchange meetings, with numerous domestic and international brand exhibitors and research teams from universities across China engaging in lively exchanges.

The professional visitor base was robust, with an unprecedented level of international representation. The event attracted professional buyers from over 80 countries and regions, with a significant increase in the number of international exhibitors and overseas clients. Yantai Taihe New Materials, leveraging proprietary intellectual property and early market experience, demonstrated strong competitive differentiation in the international arena. Shenma Shares established a nylon 66 fiber production base in Thailand, serving the Southeast Asian tire manufacturing cluster. Meanwhile, Dalian Rubber & Plastics Machinery Co., Ltd., capitalizing on its strengths in efficiency, energy conservation, intelligence, and environmental sustainability, emerged as a key supplier to overseas tire manufacturers.

The exhibition yielded impressive results and received enthusiastic acclaim from the industry. Exhibiting companies widely reported that this year’s show attracted high-quality professional audiences with clear purchasing intentions, resulting in highly effective business matchmaking. According to a commentary published in China Chemical News, this exhibition not only served as a showcase for cutting-edge rubber technologies and products but also functioned as a vital conduit for information sharing, customer relationship management, and consensus-building within the rubber value chain. Attendees emphasized that RubberTech China is not merely a platform for brand exposure and commercial transactions but also a critical hub for gaining insights into global rubber industry trends and exploring pathways toward greener, smarter, and higher-quality development.

The 24th China International Rubber Technology Exhibition (RubberTech China 2026) will be held from September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The exhibition is expected to span over 73,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 participating companies and professional visitors from over 100 countries and regions. Concurrently, the 2026 World Elastomer Technology and Engineering Forum (WETEF 2026) will continue, while the 23rd China International Chemical Exhibition and the 29th China International Adhesives and Sealants Exhibition will jointly form “China Petrochemical Industry Week.”