2026 China International Coatings Expo and the 24th China International Coatings Exhibition

From July 15 to 17, 2026, the 2026 China International Coatings Expo and the 24th China International Coatings Exhibition (CHINA COATINGS SHOW 2025) will be grandly held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. This flagship event in the coatings industry has accumulated rich experience and has become a globally recognized exhibition in China and the Asia-Pacific region. The theme of this year's exhibition is "Quality Development and Technological Empowerment," aiming to enhance the technological capacity of the exhibition and promote the green development of the coatings industry and its upstream and downstream sectors. By guiding technological innovation, service innovation, and environmental protection innovation, this exhibition will provide a platform for communication and collaboration for participants and exhibitors.

The exhibition will focus on showcasing the latest trends and real demands in the coatings industry, particularly on how to integrate green industrialization with information technology. A wide range of raw materials will be displayed, including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, resins for construction chemicals, pigments, additives, solvents, and more. Special emphasis will be placed on various green coatings such as waterborne coatings, solvent-free coatings, high-solid coatings, powder coatings, and radiation-curing coatings, alongside building coatings, industrial coatings, specialty coatings, and high-performance coatings.

Additionally, the showcase of powder coatings will involve various processing technologies such as electroplating, coating, and thermal spraying, along with related raw materials and equipment. Exhibits will also include testing equipment, analytical instruments, quality control and research instruments, demonstrating new modes of park services, operations, and management.

The exhibition will also focus on the fields of green coatings and intelligent manufacturing, covering all aspects from production, packaging, and transportation to installations, as well as showcasing coating tools, coating equipment, and environmental treatment equipment, along with related services. The green supply chain display will not be neglected, including raw materials, production equipment, laboratory equipment, testing equipment, etc., driving the digital transformation of the coatings industry and creating new development opportunities.