Expoquimia 2026 in Barcelona, Spain

The Expoquimia 2026 exhibition was first held in the early 21st century and has become a regular event three times a year. With each new edition, it has solidified its status as a key platform for the chemical industry in Southern Europe.

The organizer, as per tradition, is Fira de Barcelona – a legendary organizer since 1932, continuing Barcelona’s exhibition traditions from 1929.

About the Expoquimia 2026 Event

Expoquimia 2026 is a major international platform in the field of chemistry and processing industries, including plastics and surface treatment.

Alongside Equiplast and Eurosurfas, it will occupy Pavilion 3 Gran Via, covering approximately 21,000 m² – one of the densest industrial zones of the exhibition complex.

Advantages of Expoquimia

• 400+ exhibitors and 920 brands – an impressive variety of products and solutions.
• Approximately 21,000 professionals expected – an excellent business opportunity.
• Key geographies – Spain, Germany, Italy, China, USA, Switzerland, and more.
• Synergy with Equiplast/Eurosurfas – comprehensive B2B solutions on one platform.
• Focus on sustainability – Smart Chemistry / Smart Future, Green Deal Edition programs with participation from BASF, Air Liquide, and Cepsa.

Who Will Participate at Expoquimia

In the "Smart Chemistry" zone and the exhibition, participants include:

• BASF, Air Liquide, Covestro, Dow, Repsol, Cepsa, Carburos Metálicos, and other industry leaders.
• Top innovative projects: H2Site (green hydrogen), Inditex (circularity), Fuelium, startups, and spin-off projects at the Innovation Hub.
• PharmaProcess – a dedicated space for pharmaceutical chemistry with CDMO equipment stands, introduced for the first time.

Video about the Expoquimia 2026 Exhibition

Recommendations for Visitors

• Arrive early – crowds build up closer to noon.
• Plan your route through zones: Smart Chemistry, Innovation Hub, PharmaProcess, Industry Showcase.
• Don’t miss Best in Class – awards for cutting-edge ideas.
• Participate in Smart Future and Med Chem Congress technical sessions.
• Join the VIP Buyer Programme – direct meetings with international buyers.
• Explore hidden gems in the startup section – the freshest and most groundbreaking innovations.

Product and Service Categories at Expoquimia

• Basic chemistry, raw materials, and supplies.
• Laboratory equipment and analytics.
• Machinery, pumps, valves, measurement, and control.
• Production technologies and services.
• Surface treatment and specialized materials.
• Pharmaceutical sector – PharmaProcess.
• Digitalization, tech startups, R&D.

How to Become an Exhibitor at Expoquimia 2026

To exhibit, you need to:

• Register on the website and select a suitable zone.
• Confirm participation and pay for the exhibition space.
• Organize your booth – either independently or
• order booth construction or exhibition stand rental – contact ESBAU, an expert in exhibition stands in Europe.

With ESBAU, you get a turnkey booth: design, logistics, demonstration zones, and branded spaces.