What Can We Know About IPF Japan 2026

Exhibition Dates: December 1–5, 2026
Venue: Japan - Chiba - 2 Chome-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba, 261-8550 - Makuhari Messe
Organizer: International Plastic Fair Association
Frequency: Triennial
Exhibition Area: 54,000 sqm
Visitors: 43,000
Number of Exhibitors & Brands: 800

IPF Japan is one of the world's three largest plastics and rubber exhibitions. Organized by the International Plastic Fair Association, this edition will be held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, just a one-hour drive from central Tokyo. The exhibition integrates an international industry seminar featuring industrial experts and professional managers from up to 40 countries worldwide. The depth and breadth of its exhibition content are on par with the K Show.

Leading elite Japanese and international manufacturers will showcase Japan's extraordinary achievements in industrial technology while creating further business opportunities. Exhibiting companies come from 12 major categories of technical product projects and technical support, including materials, injection molding machines, composites, testing and control instruments, finished and semi-finished products, and public relations services, among others.

Multiple technical seminars and symposiums will be held concurrently with the exhibition, providing participating companies and visitors with opportunities for technology demonstrations and exchanges. Beyond seeing the latest technology from Japan, exhibitors and visitors can also acquire the newest technical information from international enterprises. More business opportunities and more interaction can unfold throughout the venue.

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

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

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

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