Packaging World Shanghai Expo
foodmachtech | 2026-11-13 | 1045
Interpack China (Packaging World Shanghai Expo) is one of China's largest comprehensive packaging industry exhibitions, covering the entire supply chain from processing and packaging machinery, packaging containers and materials, innovative packaging materials and products, printing and labeling, to packaging design.
The 2026 edition will be held from November 16 to 18 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), with an exhibition area of over 70,000 square meters. It will bring together approximately 970 leading companies from around the world and is expected to attract more than 47,000 professional visitors from home and abroad.
The exhibition serves as a trade and technology matchmaking platform driven by real production needs. It covers eight end-use sectors — food, beverages, desserts, bakery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food consumer goods, and industrial products — with exhibits spanning the full chain from processing and packaging machinery, container manufacturing equipment, innovative packaging materials, printing and labeling, packaging design, to intelligent automation systems.
Exhibition Name: interpack China (Packaging World Shanghai Expo)
Date: November 16–18, 2026
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China
Exhibit Scope
The exhibit profile of interpack China 2026 can be understood through two dimensions: end-use applications and exhibit categories. Together they form a matrix of "eight end-use sectors × full-category supply chain," rather than a one-dimensional listing of product types.
In terms of end-use applications, the exhibition explicitly covers eight sectors: food, beverages, desserts, bakery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food consumer goods, and industrial products. Packaging requirements differ markedly across these sectors: food and beverage prioritize speed and seal integrity, pharmaceuticals emphasize safety and traceability, personal care brands focus on aesthetics and tactile quality, while industrial goods place protection and load-bearing capacity first. This cross-industry juxtaposition allows exhibitors and visitors to observe packaging logic across different fields within a single setting.
In terms of exhibit categories, the exhibition covers the complete chain from processing equipment to finished products. Based on official website and released information, core exhibits can be summarized as follows:
| Major Category | Exhibit Category | Specific Content |
|---|---|---|
| Processing & Packaging Machinery | Food & beverage processing and packaging machinery | Processing and packaging equipment covering filling, sealing, sterilization, forming and other processes |
| Pharmaceutical & cosmetics processing and packaging machinery | Dedicated processing and packaging line equipment for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries | |
| Non-food consumer goods & industrial processing and packaging machinery | Processing and packaging equipment for daily necessities, industrial products and other fields | |
| Confectionery, bakery and baked goods processing and packaging machinery | Dedicated processing and packaging equipment for bakery and confectionery products | |
| Container & Material Production Equipment | Plastic packaging container manufacturing equipment | Blow molding machines, injection molding systems, production lines and finished products for plastic bottles/cups/drums/takeaway containers |
| Paper packaging container manufacturing equipment | Paper cup forming machines, paper bowl/box/bag production lines and finished products | |
| Packaging material production and processing machinery | Production and processing equipment for packaging raw materials | |
| Packaging Materials & Products | Packaging raw materials | PE film, aluminum foil rolls, plastic masterbatch, biodegradable materials, high-barrier films, eco-friendly functional substrates |
| FMCG finished packaging | Packaging for food, beverages, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, stationery, clothing and retail terminals | |
| E-commerce and express logistics packaging | Air column bags, honeycomb paper cushioning materials, EPE foam, express bags, kraft paper cartons and automated logistics packaging equipment | |
| Intelligent & Automation Systems | Primary packaging and in-line packaging | Filling machines, automatic bagging systems, vacuum packaging machines, in-line inspection systems and front-end line automation |
| Secondary and end-of-line packaging | Labeling machines, case packers, strapping/wrapping machines, palletizing systems and back-end line integration | |
| Intelligent and traceability technologies | IoT, AI-driven automation, flexible production lines, inspection and traceability systems | |
| Design & Services | Packaging design and branding | Creative brand design, structural engineering, visual upgrades, design consulting and finished concept displays |
| Printing, labeling and components | Packaging printing, labeling, sensors, controllers, pneumatic components, transmission systems and other key components | |
| Testing, certification and consulting services | Testing and certification, compliance consulting and related supporting services |
Concurrent Activities
- interpack SPOTLIGHT Forum: Focused on food preservation and loss reduction, placing topics such as fresh-produce preservation packaging, supply chain loss control, and lightweight recyclable packaging into specific application scenarios for discussion, where practical perspectives from different markets converge.
- International Green Packaging Development Summit Forum: Jointly promoted by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the China Export Commodity Packaging Research Institute, with approximately 300 delegates attending. Brands such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Yili, and Fenjiu have been invited to share green procurement and low-carbon practices. Global green packaging policy trends and brands' real requirements for eco-friendly materials are the core topics of the forum.
- Food Packaging Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrade Forum: Centered on equipment connectivity, quality control, and efficiency improvement in production. The Bakery Food Intelligent Packaging Technology Innovation Forum is held concurrently, with topics such as freshness preservation, plastic reduction, and traceability discussed within the practical conditions of processing, storage and transport, and terminal display.
- 13th Food Contact Materials Safety Risk Exchange and Innovation Conference: Connects standards systems, risk assessment, supply chain quality management with practical packaging application scenarios, allowing professionals in materials, products, brands, and testing to participate in exchanges with specific questions.
Exhibition Highlights
Direct Access to Matching Exhibitors via Industry Routes
Nine "Golden Response Routes" are organized by industry entry point — AI and intelligent packaging, plastic packaging, paper packaging, food and beverage, personal care and cosmetics, foodservice and takeaway, logistics and cross-border e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and health products, and pet food. Each route gives supplier guidance from both equipment and materials dimensions, so visitors can follow their own production scenario instead of searching blindly across the halls.
Key Parameters Verified On Site
The "Packaging Challenge" session lets visitors test claims directly: a 100 kg stand-proof spouted pouch, equipment that switches between multiple bag formats in 30 seconds, and an AI X-ray inspection machine with 0.1mm precision. For practitioners who have been burned by good-looking samples that fail in production, this is more useful than brochure specifications.
Green Packaging That Can Actually Be Procured
The Green Power Zone presents biodegradable materials, plant fiber molded products, recycled plastics, and circular packaging solutions, linked with the WPO green packaging forum so that policy, standards, and brands' procurement requirements sit side by side. Visitors leave with concrete, compliance-assessable options rather than environmental concepts.
Overseas Buyers with Real Procurement Mandates
Backed by the interpack global alliance, overseas buyers make up about 20% of attendees, covering 122 countries and regions, and 96% of past visitors directly participate in investment decisions. The Matchmaker platform supports pre-show appointments and on-site one-on-one meetings, so exhibitors meet decision-makers rather than casual browsers.
Note: The information above is compiled from public industry announcements. Final schedules and exhibit details are subject to change as confirmed by the organizers.
