2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo will be held from July 8 to 10, 2026, at Shanghai New International Expo Center. As a specialized metal recycling trade show in China, the event focuses on recycled metals, recycling equipment, processing technologies, and downstream industrial applications across the non-ferrous metals sector. With 100 exhibitors, 3,000 visitors, and 10,000 square meters of exhibition space, the expo provides a focused B2B platform for companies involved in scrap metal processing, recycled raw material supply, smelting, sorting, and industrial reuse. Its emphasis on industrial chain collaboration, technology innovation, and sustainable development makes it commercially relevant for recyclers, processors, traders, and downstream users in the aluminum, copper, and magnesium industries.

Exhibition highlights:

• Industrial Chain Collaboration – The exhibition highlights closer integration between recycled metals suppliers and downstream manufacturing sectors, supporting more efficient value chain cooperation.
• Technology-Driven Recycling Platform – Visitors can explore advanced metal recycling equipment, processing systems, and sustainable solutions designed to improve recovery efficiency and material value.
• Focus on Emerging Industry Trends – The show addresses key development areas including industrial chain expansion, recycled raw material supply, regeneration, and downstream applications.
• Practical Equipment and Solution Showcase – Product coverage includes dismantling, crushing, sorting, briquetting, washing, drying, smelting, and furnace solutions relevant to real-world recycling operations.
• Industry Outlook and Strategic Exchange – The exhibition is positioned as a platform for discussion among industry professionals, associations, research institutions, and technical experts on market direction and future opportunities.
• Support for Sustainable Development – By promoting recycling technologies and secondary raw material usage, the event aligns with broader sustainability and circular economy goals in metal processing.
• Global Cooperation Potential – The expo supports cross-border engagement across the worldwide recycled resources supply network, creating opportunities for international sourcing and collaboration.
• Business Cooperation Opportunities – The event is designed to foster new commercial partnerships between recyclers, processors, traders, and downstream users of recycled metal materials.

Key products to be presented at the trade show:

• Dismantling, Crushing, Sorting, and Briquetting Equipment
• Washing and Drying System Solutions
• Advanced Sorting Machinery
• Aluminum Dross Treatment Equipment
• Smelting, Casting, and Industrial Furnace Solutions
• Licensed Recyclers for Scrap Aluminum and Copper
• Trading Companies for Scrap Aluminum and Copper
• Primary Processors of Scrap Aluminum and Copper Materials

An exhibition for those engaged in these industries:

• Recycled Aluminum Producers
• Recycled Magnesium Producers
• Recycled Copper Producers
• Distributors in the Aluminum, Magnesium, and Copper Industry
• Traders in the Aluminum, Magnesium, and Copper Industry
• Primary Aluminium Producers
• Aluminium Fabricating Manufacturers
• Scrap Recycling Manufacturers
• Copper Fabricating Manufacturers
• Copper Recyclers
• Magnesium Fabricating Manufacturers
• Magnesium Recyclers
• Downstream Application Enterprises
• Packaging Industry Companies
• Electronics Industry Companies
• Automotive Industry Companies

3 000 visitors
100 exhibitors
10 000 square meters expo space

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

• Entrance Fee Waiver – Pre-registered visitors can receive a waiver of the USD 15 entrance ticket fee.
• Complimentary Lunch and Welcome Gift – Eligible visitors receive a 2-day lunch voucher and a welcome gift.
• Overseas Visitor Lounge Access – Enjoy complimentary access to the overseas visitors’ lounge with refreshments.
• Personalized Business Matchmaking – Receive tailored matchmaking support based on your business interests and sourcing needs.
• Free Shuttle Bus Service – Visitors staying at event partner hotels can use the complimentary shuttle bus service during the exhibition.
• Sponsored Hotel Stay for VIP Buyers – Qualified VIP buyers may receive a 2-night sponsored hotel stay, subject to procurement requirements and organizer approval.

Meet recycled metal suppliers, processing equipment providers, and downstream industry buyers in Shanghai and register now for free for 2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo.