Chemical Market Weekly | Oct 17, 2026: CIP Zhengzhou and Xi'an Equipment Expo Near Their Final Days, Shenzhen Adhesives Expo Set for Late October, Overseas Biennial Exhibitions Enter Countdown

The chemical industry's attention this week is on exhibitions and conferences: CIP Zhengzhou and the Xi'an Chemical Technology & Equipment Expo are entering their final days, Shenzhen Adhesives & Chemical Raw Materials Expo is set for late October, and the 17th China International Petroleum & Chemical Conference (CPCIC) is about to open in Zhanjiang; overseas, India's biennial India Chem and the first ACHEMA Middle East are entering their opening countdown, while European autumn exhibitions are wrapping up and preparing for the next editions. For buyers of chemical equipment, exhibitions and conferences are key windows for understanding equipment trends and comparing selection information on core machinery such as stainless steel reactors, mixing tanks and dispersers. This article reviews this week's traceable developments in four sections: domestic exhibition news, industry conferences and forums, autumn wrap-up review, and overseas exhibition news.

Domestic Exhibition News: Central and Western China Closing Soon, South China Sets Dates

### CIP CHINA 2026 Opens in Zhengzhou with 20,000 sqm and Seven Thematic Exhibitions

Bottom line first: the 3rd Central (Zhengzhou) Chemical Industry Expo (CIP CHINA 2026) opened on October 16 for a three-day run, with an exhibition area of about 20,000 square meters, more than 1,000 planned booths, over 300 registered chemical enterprises, and an expected audience of over 20,000 professional visitors. Seven thematic exhibitions run concurrently, covering chemical equipment, chemical raw materials, pumps valves and piping, environmental protection and safety, with a focus on equipment renewal and procurement matching in the central China chemical industry chain, featuring physical equipment displays and supply-demand negotiations.

Source: Central Plains Economic Net

Concurrently, the 2026 China (Xi'an) International Chemical Technology & Equipment Exhibition (October 15-17) at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center is also closing, with an exhibition area of about 20,000 square meters, more than 500 exhibitors, and an expected audience of about 20,000 professional visitors, serving as a key equipment procurement stop in northwest China.

### Shenzhen Adhesives & Chemical Raw Materials Expo Set for Late October with 20,000 sqm

Bottom line first: the 2026 Shenzhen International Adhesives & Chemical Raw Materials Exhibition will be held October 27-29 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Hall), covering 20,000 square meters, bringing together more than 200 brands, with an expected audience of over 20,000 professional visitors. The event is part of the "Asia Materials Week" framework and runs alongside nine concurrent exhibitions, covering adhesives, sealing materials, chemical raw materials and supporting equipment; chemical equipment and testing instruments share the floor, providing a one-stop selection scenario for the South China manufacturing supply chain.

Source: Shenzhen Adhesives & Chemical Raw Materials Expo Official Site

Industry Conferences and Forums: CPCIC 2026 Opens Soon in Zhanjiang

### 17th China International Petroleum & Chemical Conference Held in Zhanjiang in Late October

Bottom line first: the 17th China International Petroleum & Chemical Conference (CPCIC 2026) will be held October 28-31 in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, under the theme "Stimulate Global Synergy, Surge Green Momentum". Organized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) and co-organized by multiple international bodies including the International Council of Chemical Associations, the World Plastics Council and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, the conference features high-level dialogues and thematic forums on global petrochemical supply chain synergy, green and low-carbon transformation and supply chain resilience, making it one of the most influential industry conferences of the year.

Source: China Chemical Industry News

Autumn Wrap-Up Review: ICIF China 2026 Concludes in Shanghai

### 23rd China International Chemical Industry Fair Closes with 43,000 sqm and 767 Exhibitors

Bottom line first: the 23rd China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China 2026) concluded in Shanghai in mid-September, covering 43,000 square meters with 767 domestic and international exhibitors, attracting professional visitors from more than 110 countries and regions under the theme "Towards Innovation and Excellence, A New Journey in Chemistry". The fair presented new products, new processes and intelligent equipment across the full chemical industry chain, closing the autumn season of technical exchange and business cooperation; its exhibitor structure and visitor feedback are often read as a barometer of equipment demand for the coming year.

Source: China Chemical Industry Information Weekly

Overseas Exhibition News: Biennial Countdown and European Preparation Kicks Off

### India Chem 2026 Biennial Opens in Mumbai on October 22

Bottom line first: the 14th India International Chemical & Petrochemical Exhibition (India Chem 2026) will be held October 22-24 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai under the theme "Advantage Bharat". The event has already registered 172 exhibitors, 689 overseas delegates and 8,720 business visitors, and features high-level activities including a Global CEO Roundtable. Data from India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers shows that Indian chemical exports in FY 2025-26 reached about USD 46.12 billion, roughly 10.44% of total exports, making the fair an important window for chemical equipment and raw material trade in South Asia.

Source: Embassy of India in the Netherlands

### First ACHEMA Middle East to Debut in Riyadh in Late October

Bottom line first: the inaugural ACHEMA Middle East is scheduled for October 26-28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with six innovation themes and a high-level summit. Co-created by DECHEMA and Messe Frankfurt, the exhibition targets the chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing process industries and addresses the rapidly growing petrochemical and new-energy projects in the Middle East, marking the first ACHEMA brand presence in the region.

Source: ACHEMA Middle East Official Site

### POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 Concludes in Nuremberg, Focus on Collaboration and Sustainability

Bottom line first: the international process industry fair POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 concluded in Nuremberg in late September under the theme "Collaboration and Sustainability", focusing on energy efficiency and automation upgrades in powder, bulk solids and liquid processing. European process industries are advancing equipment renewal around digital plants and low-carbon processes, with energy efficiency and containment in mixing, grinding and dispersing operations as key concerns, offering reference value for export-oriented equipment manufacturers.

Source: CHEMEUROPE

### K 2028 Preparation Kicks Off, Düsseldorf Plastics Fair Set for 2028

Bottom line first: the world's leading plastics and rubber fair K has started preparations for its 2028 edition, scheduled for October 18-25, 2028 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and announced the new chairperson of the exhibitor advisory board. Held every three years, K 2025's exhibitor scale and visitor structure have already shown continued momentum in process equipment digitalization and the circular economy, and the K 2028 preparation progress is worth long-term attention from equipment manufacturers.

Source: K 2028 Official Site

Weekly Wrap-Up: How Do Exhibition Trends Affect Equipment Selection?

Bottom line first: from Zhengzhou to Riyadh, this week's exhibition signals point in three directions - equipment procurement demand is being released intensively across central and western China, South China supply chain fairs provide one-stop selection scenarios for manufacturing, and overseas biennials and European fairs indicate equipment gaps in South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. For buyers, it is advisable to align plant visits and supplier meetings with the exhibition calendar when planning renewals of dispersers, mixing tanks and storage tanks; for non-standard customization and complete-line support, contact equipment manufacturers to calculate solutions based on working conditions.

Further reading: - Chemical exhibitions opened intensively in October, overseas petrochemical conferences wrapped up, and agrochemical and equipment fairs set their dates one after another - Shanghai mixing and blending equipment expo focuses on energy saving, explosion-proof and intelligent control, accelerating the technology upgrade of chemical mixing equipment

This weekly report is compiled by Haolin Shengda Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hyline.cn); information ownership belongs to the original authors. Main products: stainless steel reactors, mixing tanks, storage tanks, dispersers, concentrators and complete chemical line support; non-standard customization available.