API China 2026 will be held from May 13 to May 15, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai. As a flagship event themed “Grand platform for Chinese pharmaceutic inner cycle, cradle of global pharmaceutic industrial chain”, API China brings together the full spectrum of the pharmaceutical value chain, including APIs, chemical drugs, biopharma, formulated TCM, and contract services. The exhibition serves as a key gateway for international professionals seeking to access China’s rapidly expanding pharmaceutical market and supply network.

Exhibition highlights:

• Direct Access to Top 100 Pharma Enterprises – Curated matchmaking programs connecting exhibitors and buyers with leading Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

• High-Level Conferences & Summits – Insight into the latest pharmaceutical policies, regulatory updates, and technical innovations through academic forums and industry workshops.

• Comprehensive Industry Trends – Explore emerging developments across APIs, biopharma, packaging, machinery, and contract services.

• Extensive Industry Participation – Preferred platform for approximately 5,000 Chinese pharmaceutical enterprises, with over 97% of the top 100 industrial enterprises participating.

• Full Industrial Chain Integration – Covering ingredients, CXO services, packaging solutions, and advanced pharmaceutical technologies.

Key products to be presented at the trade show:

• Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

• Pharmaceutical Excipients

• Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions

• Pharmaceutical Machinery & Equipment

• CXO Services (CRO/CMO/CDMO)

• Biopharmaceutical Technologies & Products

An exhibition for those engaged in these industries:

• Finished Drug Manufacturers

• Bio Product Producers

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Enterprises

• Health & Nutrition Companies

• Pharmaceutical Engineering Firms

• Research Institutes & New Drug R&D Companies

• Animal Health Companies

• Cosmetic Manufacturers

• Trading Companies

EXPO STATS

30 000 visitors
1 200 exhibitors
70 000 square meters of expo space

Visitor Benefits (You can get the following benefits after review and confirmation by the organizer):

• Visa Application Support

• Overseas Buyer Lounge Access

• Factory Tour Arrangements

Register now for free to connect with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, discover cutting-edge API and biopharma solutions, and expand your presence in China’s dynamic pharmaceutical market.