The 33rd China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX 2026) will take place in Nanjing this April, combining a high-level international conference with a large-scale industry exhibition for the global tissue paper and hygiene products sector.
Focus Tissue & Hygiene Conference Sets the Stage
The Focus Tissue & Hygiene Conference will be held from April 13–14, 2026, at the Nanjing International Youth Convention Hotel. Designed to address the practical needs of the global tissue and hygiene industries, the conference brings together international experts to discuss high-impact topics from a forward-looking perspective.
The programme is structured around four core sessions: Wipes, Market and Marketing, Disposable Hygiene Products, and Tissue Paper. Each year, the conference attracts more than 800 global participants.
At the 2026 edition, leading manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Rockline Industries, and Ontex will share insights alongside major industry associations including EDANA, INDA, JHPIA, and BAHP.
Global e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Tmall, Shopee, and Trendyol will also deliver on-site presentations.
A new Table Show format will debut at Focus Conference 2026, providing a dedicated space for face-to-face interaction and product showcasing. More than 20 companies from countries including Finland, Türkiye, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, the Netherlands, and China have already confirmed participation.
CIDPEX 2026 Exhibition Expands Global Reach
The CIDPEX 2026 exhibition will be held from April 15–17, 2026, at the Nanjing International Expo Center, covering Halls 1–9. Spanning 100,000 square meters, the exhibition will host 1,000+ exhibitors and welcome more than 50,000 professional visitors from around the world.
As of January 26, 2026, over 3,500 overseas visitors from 126 countries and regions had already registered. Exhibitors include global leaders such as Kimberly-Clark, Essity, Georgia-Pacific, Unicharm, Hayat Kimya, Drylock Technologies, First Quality, and Saudi Paper Group.
Industry Associations, Media, and E-Commerce in the Spotlight
CIDPEX 2026 will host representatives from leading global industry associations, including EDANA, INDA, JHPIA, BCH, and SKSV, facilitating direct dialogue with the China National Household Paper Association and the China National Hygiene Products Association.
The exhibition is supported by nearly 30 international industry media platforms, with on-site coverage from outlets including METissue, Nonwovens Industry, Paper Desk, and others across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Global e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Dewu, and Youzan will also participate through forums and exhibition booths, highlighting the growing role of digital channels in the hygiene and tissue markets.
Global Pavilions Highlight International Participation
To strengthen international visibility, CIDPEX 2026 will feature dedicated Global Pavilions, including South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, and Indonesia, offering overseas exhibitors a focused platform to connect with buyers and expand their global market reach.
With its combination of high-level dialogue, large-scale exhibition, and strong international participation, CIDPEX 2026 is set to reinforce its position as one of the world’s most influential events for the tissue paper and hygiene products industry.
