The 21st International Pulp & Paper Industry Expo-China (Paper Expo China) alongside the 2026 Guangzhou International Paper-based Materials Technology & Application Expo is set to take place from May 13-15, 2026 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Pazhou District, Guangzhou, China. Recognised as one of Asia’s leading paper industry trade exhibitions, the event will bring together global stakeholders from across the paper manufacturing, packaging, printing, chemicals, machinery, and sustainable materials sectors.
Established in 2004, the exhibition has completed over two decades of industry development and has served more than 250,000 industrial clients worldwide. Organised under the theme “Global Paper Businesses Met in Guangzhou,” the expo aims to create an integrated business and sourcing platform for domestic and international paper industry professionals.
The 2026 edition will feature more than 200 well-known brands spread across 11,000+ square metres of exhibition space. The exhibition will host over 15,000 industrial buyers and visitors while presenting 10+ industry forums, conferences, and featured networking events supported by 50+ industry experts and speakers.
Paper Expo China 2026 will cover the complete paper manufacturing value chain, including pulp-making machinery, papermaking chemicals, cultural paper, industrial paper, packaging paper, printing paper, specialty paper, and paper-based alternatives replacing plastic solutions. The event will also showcase advanced technologies and sustainable innovations shaping the future of the global paper and packaging industry.
Several leading exhibitors and industry associations from China and international markets are expected to participate, alongside media partners and trade publications supporting the sector globally. The exhibition also continues to strengthen its international outreach through collaborations with organisations and publications across Bangladesh, Vietnam, Africa, and other global markets.
With growing global focus on sustainable packaging, eco-friendly materials, and industrial innovation, Paper Expo China 2026 is expected to serve as a key business, sourcing, and networking platform for the international pulp, paper, and packaging ecosystem.
