Polymer Today, many Asian companies are export-oriented and follow the expansion of international trade in the region. The RCEP Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which entered into force in January 2022, aims to create the world’s largest free trade bloc among its 15 signatory members. In this way, it will create more incentive for production in Asia. As Asia’s first-class plastic and rubber exhibition, Chinaplas looks set to help industry players unlock RCEP opportunities. In this way, it will contribute to the prosperous prospects offered by the Greater Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao (GBA) hub. This event will be held on April 17-20, 2023 at the Shenzhen World Convention Center.
With the theme “A Brighter Future Shared with Innovation”, the event will present innovative plastic solutions and related market trends in an exhibition area of 380,000 square meters. According to the organizer of the event, participants from the global plastics industry will discover a balanced mix of international and Chinese technologies that will cover a wide range of applications and transform end markets.
Transforming the Asian trade bloc into a global production hub
China and 10 ASEAN member countries in addition to Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand as 15 signatories of the RCEP agreement provide preferential access for certain products in selected RCEP markets. Businesses in the region will now benefit from the elimination of tariffs on more than 90% of goods over time. These products range from plastic materials and mineral fuel to food and beverages as well as other chemical products. RCEP supports Asia’s growth as a global manufacturing hub.
According to United Nations statistics, Asia’s industrial value added increased from $2.7 trillion in 2000 to $9.4 trillion in 2019, while Asia’s share of global industrial value added increased from 35.9 percent to 50.9 percent. China’s share increased from 6.4% to 24.9%, while ASEAN’s share increased from 2.8% to 4.8%. The 15 RCEP members had a total share of 40.2% by 2019, compared to 29.4% in 2000. In 2021, imports and exports between China and the 14 other RCEP members totaled 12.07 trillion yuan ($1.73 trillion), Chinese customs data showed. It increased by 18.1% compared to the previous year and accounted for 30.9% of the total value of China’s foreign trade. Thanks to the liberalization under RCEP, further growth is expected, creating tremendous prospects for the plastics and rubber industries.
GBA is uniquely positioned to maximize growth under RCEP
Companies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau (GBA) region can take advantage of the global opportunities provided by RCEP. In particular, Shenzhen and Hong Kong create synergy to accelerate the global expansion of companies. With strong support from the central government, Shenzhen is expected to become a center of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. Hong Kong, with its strength as an international business hub, has long been a privileged business platform for managing outbound investment from the mainland, including investors from ASEAN and other RCEP members. These advantages give Shenzhen and Hong Kong unique importance in global expansion
A brighter future through innovation
In April 2023, Chinaplas will return to Shenzhen, the gateway to GBA and RCEP, as well as the booming technology and innovation center of southern China. The upgraded technologies and smarter solutions showcased at Chinaplas 2023 can help the industry take advantage of emerging opportunities in RCEP and GBA and respond to changing markets in real time.
More than 3,900 exhibitors are expected at Chinaplas 2023, including eight national pavilions with companies from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and a regional pavilion that will showcase Taiwanese products and services. Eighteen subject headings will be covered in the halls of machinery and chemicals and injection molding raw materials, extrusion machinery, 3D printing, recycling, smart manufacturing, bioplastics, composites, high performance materials, thermoplastic rubber and other technologies.
Chinaplas has become a preferred platform for the plastics and rubber industries to introduce new products and solutions and showcase innovative materials and machinery technologies. In addition to leading technologies and practical solutions from around the world, Chinaplas provides a platform for domestic companies to grow with the spirit of “professionalization, refinement, expertise and innovation”. Buyers from multiple industries, including automotive, manufacturing, electronics and electrical, medical, new energy, packaging, recycling and sports, will find a large selection of products and services related to their industrial needs at this exhibition.
Several concurrent events are being planned, including think tanks on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and design innovation.
The scope of the event
Digital transformation has affected every industry and business, and Chinaplas is no exception. Chinaplas+ integrates online and offline display experiences with the following six areas:
CPS+ eMarketplace, powered by Chinaplas, is a global e-sourcing platform for plastics and rubber solutions, including raw materials, machinery, semi-finished products and services from around the world. With just one click, buyers can connect with more than 4,000 global plastic and rubber technology suppliers anytime, anywhere.
Chinaplas LIVE is the official live broadcast broadcast by the event organizer. More than 100 key companies and their executives define market trends and introduce their latest products and technologies at the exhibition site.
Business e-Match is dedicated to connecting pre-screened suppliers and top buyers.
Applications Online Forum Webinars bring together solution provider executives, end application markets and forums to exchange views on market trends and highlight technology solutions for various sectors.
The Technologies Video Channel features exclusive interviews with technology executives and features innovative exhibits and official themed events.
Factory iVisit provides viewers with an online factory tour where they can experience a live demonstration of plastic process machinery and interact with technical experts.
Pre-registration privileges
In 2022, the global economy was saved from the corona epidemic. In this new situation, Chinaplas with CPS+ eMarketplace successfully held a global plastic and rubber virtual exhibition. The six Chinaplas+ areas will be merged to complete the physical display. In 2023, efforts are being made to hold a four-day in-person exhibition for participants to engage in face-to-face, technology-based communication, with the aim of helping the plastics and rubber industries explore new business opportunities, particularly the RCEP and GBA prospects. take
Online pre-registration for Chinaplas 2023 is now open until April 11, 2023. Visitors can take advantage of an early bird discount for a four-day entry card at 50 yuan ($7.50) instead of 80 yuan. Pre-registered visitors will receive their eBadge or visitor badge for expedited admission.
