China Glass Shanghai

The China Glass Expo is one of the most important trade fairs for the glass industry in Asia. It serves as a central platform for industry professionals from around the world to explore current developments and technological advances in glass manufacturing and processing. Since its inception in 1986, the expo has evolved into a key forum for innovation, with a clear focus on intelligent manufacturing and sustainable technologies, as highlighted by its current theme, “Intelligent Manufacturing, Green Future”.

Organized by the prestigious Chinese Ceramic Society (CCS), a scientific institution founded in 1945 and based in Beijing, the expo benefits from strong support by the Chinese government and national trade organizations. This backing makes the China Glass Expo a standout event in the country’s trade fair landscape, as it is the only glass exhibition in China to receive official state funding. This endorsement underscores the strategic importance of the expo for the technological and economic advancement of the Chinese glass industry.

Held annually in the spring, the exhibition alternates between the major cities of Beijing and Shanghai—both offering excellent economic conditions and infrastructure for hosting a leading international trade show. Access is restricted to trade professionals, ensuring a highly specialized and professional audience focused on discovering solutions, innovations, and business opportunities.

While Chinese exhibitors still make up a large share of participants, the China Glass Expo has long established itself as an international industry meeting point. An increasing number of companies from Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region now showcase their products at the event, leveraging the dynamic, fast-growing Chinese market. Distinctive country-specific exhibition zones feature cutting-edge machinery, materials, and glass products.

At the heart of the expo are technological innovation and ecological sustainability. Key topics include advanced deep-processing equipment, innovative glass products and materials, refractory materials, modern combustion technologies, intelligent detection systems, display glass, photovoltaic glass solutions, and both household and artistic glass products. Notably, there is a growing presence of start-ups and medium-sized enterprises, using the expo to forge international business relationships.

The China Glass Expo offers a comprehensive overview of the entire glass industry value chain—from raw materials and machinery to finished products. It provides a unique environment for professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and market development. For anyone aiming to shape the future of the glass industry, this is a must-attend event.

The China Glass takes place annually, and therefore for the 35th time previsibly in May 2026 in Shanghai.