德国杜塞尔多夫国际塑料及橡胶展览会（简称 K 展 - Plastics and Rubber，Kunststoff und Kautschuk）是全球最大的塑料橡胶产业展览会，该展由杜塞尔多夫展览公司主办，从1959年开始，三年一届，在杜塞尔多夫国际展览中心举行。K 是全球最重要的塑料与橡胶工业展会，K 的闻名于世，不光在于她的超大规模，更在于她的召开催生了新的激励因素，也为该行业所有领域带来新的业务机遇。展会上推出了高性能设备和材料，这使当年塑料行业原材料及机械和中间产品的需求得到了满足，让企业把制作工作做得更好更快更廉价。K展是塑料行业的一个理想的商务与企业交流平台，将展出其行业整体的服务范畴，其行业服务标准将拥有国际最高水平。
展会相关数据：来自全球60多个国家的企业超过3200家参展，不包括未登记的合展企业，来自120多个国家20多万专业观众观展，展出面积20多万平米。没有橡胶，生活将无法想象。专题展览将展示橡胶如何影响生活，以及如何影响伴随我们的各个方面。此外，专题展览还会展出橡胶如何能够解决未来的问题。这些行业是不可缺少的：塑料制品生产，橡胶生产/橡胶加工，化工产业，包装/分配，建筑/修建与居住，汽车制造／航空航天飞行设备，电子/电子技术，机械工程与基础建设，农业，医学技术/精密机械学，光学，信息通讯技术，能源技术/光电，运动/休闲。
K 展吸引了更多来自全世界各地的观众，而不仅仅是欧洲，展会的国际化程度再一次加深。而对所有观众的随机调查中发现，有近三分之二认为其主要关注的领域为机械设备，关注原材料 和辅助设备的观众占 40% ，而 32% 的观众主要关注塑料或橡胶半成品和技术部件。此外，专业观众对塑料和橡胶产业的服务领域感兴趣。
K 展观众来源分析：其中一半以上观众来自德国以外，特别是本行业专家们是从远处来的100多个国家和各大洲的 - 他们甚至前往埃塞俄比亚的莱茵河，哥斯达黎加，福克兰群岛，科特迪瓦，毛里求斯，新喀里多尼亚和土库曼斯坦。显然，跻身对海外观众参加的国际专家的进一步转移已经发生。K展最大的集团来自亚洲 - 拥有近3万名专业观众。来自欧洲的观展都以邻国的参观者为主，其后是法国，比利时，意大利，奥地利，英国和北爱尔兰，瑞士，荷兰，西班牙，葡萄牙和波兰。
展品范围(Show Products):
1、塑料机械及设备：注塑机、吹膜机、塑料压延机、中空吹塑机 、塑料成型机、塑料造粒机、塑料挤出机、塑机辅机、其他塑料机械、加料再生破碎机、薄膜拉丝机、发泡设备；
2、橡胶机械及设备：切胶机、橡胶挤出机、混炼机、橡胶造粒机、橡胶裁断机、硫化罐、橡胶贴合机、橡胶成型机、橡胶定型机、橡胶接头机、硫化机、脱硫机、制袋机、橡胶压延机；
3、橡塑加工设备及质量检测仪器；
4、各种塑料制品及塑料薄膜；
5、橡塑加工用化工原料、助剂及辅助材料；
6、橡塑加工用模具及配件；
7、橡塑制品。
展会报告(Show Reports):
K 2025, the most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry worldwide, drew to a successful close on 15 October 2025 after 8 days. In view of the current difficult economic climate, many companies in the plastics and rubber industry travelled to Düsseldorf with rather subdued expectations. But the mood prevailing across the fully occupied exhibition grounds proved outstanding on all trade fair days. The plastics and rubber industry presented itself as more innovative, international and determined than ever to actively shape the transition to more sustainability, digitalisation and social responsibility.
“K has demonstrated once again just how much innovative power and dynamism this sector holds. The enormous international interest, the high demand for information and the multitude of concrete investment conversations all the way to many contracts concluded right on site underline the importance of this trade fair as a global platform for pioneering solutions and partnership-based exchange,” emphasises Marius Berlemann, Chief Operating Officer at Messe Düsseldorf, and adds: “K is an indispensable compass in uncertain times and once again succeeded in confirming its role as the most important impulse provider and launch platform for the global plastics and rubber industry, where numerous companies have unveiled their innovations to the global public for the first time.”
Under the strapline “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” 3,275 exhibitors from 66 nations presented forward-looking technologies, products and processes along their entire value chain across 18 exhibition halls and outdoor areas. Over 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries travelled to Düsseldorf meaning that K attendance remained stable. K provided impressive proof of its position as the industry’s most global trade fair: 73% of all visitors came from abroad and over one third of these from overseas. A particularly strong representation was seen from China (6,300 visitors) and India (6,400 visitors). A total of 10,000 visitors travelled from the US and Brazil to K 2025. The trade fair again stood out with an above-average ratio of decision-makers (67%).
“The environment we currently have to navigate remains enormously challenging,” explained Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Chairman of the K 2025 Exhibitor Advisory Board. “But it is especially in such times that the strength of our industry becomes visible. Every three years the global plastics sector comes together here – and for good reason: K is the place where innovations are launched, partnerships are forged, and visions turn into reality. Plastics have been – and will remain – the most important material of our time. They fuse lightweight design, utility, energy efficiency with versatility serving as pioneers of progress in many applications – from medical technology to mobility and energy supply. With improved recycling solutions and circular concepts, they will increasingly become the most sustainable material of our times.”
With its three central key topics “Shaping the Circular Economy”, “Embracing Digitalisation” and “Caring about People” K 2025 struck exactly the right chord with the spirit of the times. Machine and plant builders impressively showed how efficiency, precision and resource savings can be linked through their ultra-modern manufacturing systems and live demos. The segment of raw and auxiliary materials also convinced the audience with its innovations: from bio-based materials to recycled compounds to new additives that fuse functionality with sustainability, the exhibitors showcased an impressive panoply of solutions for tomorrow’s material development. From highly advanced recycling plants and alternative raw materials to data-driven manufacturing systems to strategies for talent promotion and resource savings – it was palpable in all halls: the sector has taken up the challenges and works determinedly on solutions.
Visitors from throughout the world came hungry for information: alongside recycling, resource savings and topics related to circularity, conversations also centred on digitalisation, automation, artificial intelligence, and efficiency increases, in particular.
This year’s event was characterised by high satisfaction levels. According to preliminary survey results, 95% of visitors stated that they had achieved their objectives at the trade fair. 98 per cent of trade visitors rated the range of products and services on offer as excellent or were very satisfied with it. Visitors were especially impressed with the strong presence of market leaders and the multitude of innovators.
The numerous Specials at K 2025 also proved very popular with the international audience. Especially the official Special Show “Plastics Shape the Future” organised jointly by Plastics Europe Deutschland and Messe Düsseldorf inspired with Expert Talks, panel discussions and Start-up Pitches on various themed days. Just as compelling was the VDMA Forum “The Power of Plastics”, which presented the technical implementation of circular processes in plastic production with live demos and expert talks. This programme was complemented by the Start-up Zone and Science Campus bringing together innovation and research. By presenting Rubberstreet under the patronage of wdk, K once again provided a showcase for the innovative power of the elastomer industry. With the debut of “Women in Plastics” K sent out an inspiring signal for more diversity, responsibility and a future-oriented industry. Guided Tours for a wide variety of target groups such as industrial designers or young professionals rounded off the package.
The next K will be held in Düsseldorf from 18 to 25 October 2028.
