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- Dates
- Venue
- Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Industry
- Packaging
- Official website
- www.interpack-cn.com
interpack China 2026 (Shanghai World of Packaging) takes place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai from 16 November to 18 November 2026. The 11th interpack China , international exhibition for packaging materials, filling, sealing, labelling, coding, inspection and packaging-adjacent processing technologies. 970+ global exhibitors, 47,000+ visitors.
What the fair covers
Packaging materials, machinery and design solutions are the focus. The 11th interpack China , international exhibition for packaging materials, filling, sealing, labelling, coding, inspection and packaging-adjacent processing technologies. 970+ global exhibitors, 47,000+ visitors. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 16 November to 18 November 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Shanghai hosts more international trade fairs than any other city in China, and its two main venues sit on opposite sides of the city. Check which one your fair uses before booking a hotel, because crossing Shanghai in exhibition traffic can take well over an hour. The metro is extensive and almost always faster than a taxi during fair weeks.
Planning your visit
These fairs sit between products and production, and most exhibitors run live equipment. Seeing a line operate at speed answers questions about changeover time, waste rates and operator workload that specifications leave open. Buyers usually arrive with a throughput requirement rather than a product list. For interpack China 2026 (Shanghai World of Packaging), that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app. An interpreter already working in Shanghai saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Equipment decisions in this sector hinge on running costs rather than purchase price. Consumables, spare parts and service response often outweigh the initial quote over a few years. Confirm what support exists in your region before committing, and arrange an acceptance test before shipment.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does interpack China 2026 (Shanghai World of Packaging) take place?
It runs from 16 November to 18 November 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Packaging materials, machinery and design solutions are the focus. The 11th interpack China , international exhibition for packaging materials, filling, sealing, labelling, coding, inspection and packaging-adjacent processing technologies. 970+ global exhibitors, 47,000+ visitors.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app.
What happens after the fair?
Equipment decisions in this sector hinge on running costs rather than purchase price. Consumables, spare parts and service response often outweigh the initial quote over a few years. Confirm what support exists in your region before committing, and arrange an acceptance test before shipment.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.interpack-cn.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.