About this expo
K Duesseldorf 2028 is recognized as the world's premier trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. This UFI approved and AUMA listed event functions as a vital global business platform, showcasing pioneering innovations, key developments, and forward-thinking ideas for the sector. It unites industry professionals and researchers from across the globe in Duesseldorf, Germany, to explore future perspectives and present solutions.
Exhibitors at K present a comprehensive range of products and services. Core exhibit sectors include Machinery and Equipment, Raw Materials and Auxiliary Materials, and Semi-finished Products, Technical Components and Reinforced Plastics. The event has previously highlighted areas such as recycling systems, sustainable raw materials, and resource-saving processes (2019), alongside bioplastics, extruder and extrusion production lines, injection molding machines, and recycling machinery and equipment (2019).
The trade fair attracts a professional audience, including international decision-makers from the plastics and rubber industry. Visitor statistics from past editions demonstrate its global reach, with 73% of visitors from abroad (K 2025) and over 70% international attendance (K 2022). A significant portion of attendees hold decision-making power, with 67% identified as decision-makers in 2025, and two-thirds possessing purchasing or investment responsibility in the same year.
Highlights
5 items- UFI approved and AUMA listed.
- Hosted at Messe Düsseldorf in Duesseldorf, Germany.
- Attracted 3,275 exhibitors from 66 countries (K 2025).
- Welcomed over 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries (K 2025).
- Features concurrent programs such as "Special Forums", "Start-Up Zone", and "Science Campus".
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does K Duesseldorf 2028 take place?+
K Duesseldorf 2028 takes place from October 18 to October 25, 2028, at Messe Düsseldorf in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Who organizes K Duesseldorf 2028?+
The event is organized by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.
What industries and products are covered at K Duesseldorf 2028?+
K focuses on the plastics and rubber industry. It covers Machinery and Equipment, Raw Materials and Auxiliary Materials, Semi-finished Products, Technical Components and Reinforced Plastics. Past editions have also highlighted recycling systems, sustainable raw materials, and resource-saving processes (2019).
How can I attend or exhibit at K Duesseldorf 2028?+
Information on participation, including online registration, becoming an exhibitor, and details on exhibitor passes, is available. Resources like a stand cost calculator and the Online Order System (OOS) are also provided.