IPF 2026 | Japan International Plastics & Rubber Fair

Exhibition Dates: December 1–5, 2026
Venue: Japan – Chiba – Makuhari Messe, Chiba
Organizer: International Plastic Fair Association
Frequency: Triennial (held every three years)
Exhibition Area: 54,000 sqm
Visitors: 43,000
Number of Exhibitors & Brands: 800

IPF, the Japan Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, is one of the three largest plastics and rubber exhibitions in the world. Organized by the International Plastic Fair Association, this edition will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, only an hour's drive from central Tokyo.

The exhibition gathers industry experts and professional managers from as many as 40 countries in an international industry symposium. Its depth and breadth are on a par with the K Show.

Leading Japanese international manufacturers will showcase Japan's remarkable achievements in industrial technology and create more business opportunities. Exhibitors come from 12 major technology product categories and technical support areas, including materials, injection molding machines, composite materials, testing and control instruments, finished and semi-finished products, public relations services, and more.

A number of technical exchange sessions and seminars will be held concurrently, providing exhibitors and visitors with opportunities for technical display and exchange. In addition to seeing the latest technologies from Japan, exhibitors and visitors can obtain the latest technical information from international companies. More business opportunities and more interaction can unfold one by one on the show floor.

Basic Raw Materials & Additives: Various resin raw materials, pigments, modifiers, additives and biodegradable materials.

Processing & Molding Machinery: Injection molding machines, extruders, blow molding machines, thermoforming machines and mold manufacturing equipment.

Auxiliary & Peripheral Equipment: Take-out robots, mixers, dryers and mold temperature control systems.

Secondary Processing & Testing: Printing machines, welding machines, surface treatment equipment, and high-precision testing and measuring instruments.

Recycling & Waste Treatment: Crushers, sorting and recycling systems, regranulation machines and waste volume reduction equipment.

Smart Factory & Automation: Industrial IoT (IIoT), MES systems, factory air conditioning and cleanroom facilities, and mold CAD/CAM software.