K 2028 - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber
About This Show
K is the world's premier trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, held every three years in Dusseldorf. It covers raw materials, machinery, semi-finished products, and recycling technology. K attracts over 3,000 exhibitors and 170,000+ visitors.
K 2028 - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber is an every 3 years trade show held in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dedicated to the Packaging and Manufacturing sector. The event is scheduled for Oct 18-25, 2028. The event brings together 3,000 exhibiting companies and 177,000 visitors, making it one of the leading gatherings in the Packaging space. Covering Packaging and Manufacturing, the exhibition gives attendees a broad view of emerging products, technologies, and market trends shaping the sector. Whether you are attending to source new suppliers, launch a product, or keep pace with industry developments, K 2028 - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber offers valuable opportunities for networking and business growth. The listing also tracks practical planning details for Messe Dusseldorf, including the event location, dates, and links to official resources when they are available. K 2028 - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber is useful for exhibitors building a regional sales calendar, attendees comparing events in similar sectors, and teams deciding where face-to-face meetings can support pipeline, partnerships, and market research. Use this page to compare the show's timing, location, audience scale, exhibitor profile, and TradeShowBuzz scores before shortlisting it for your next event plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does K 2028 / K Trade Fair take place?+
K is held triennially at Messe Dusseldorf in Germany. The next edition's exact dates and hall allocation are on the show page above — plan visa, flights, and accommodation at least 3-4 months out, as hotels in Dusseldorf sell out quickly.
What does K Trade Fair cover?+
K is the world's largest trade fair for plastics and rubber: raw materials and compounds, machinery and equipment for the plastics and rubber industry, semi-finished products, technical parts, and reinforced plastics. Around 3,000 exhibitors from 60+ countries.
How many visitors attend K Trade Fair?+
K typically draws around 200,000 trade visitors over its eight-day run, with roughly 70% coming from outside Germany. It is the largest and most international plastics-industry event in the world.
Is K Trade Fair open to the public?+
No. K is a trade-only fair; admission requires proof of professional affiliation with the plastics, rubber, or related processing industries. Students can attend on designated days with valid ID.
How much do tickets to K Trade Fair cost?+
Day tickets purchased online in advance are typically around EUR 65-80; multi-day passes run EUR 120-150. Onsite prices are higher. Exhibitor passes for staff are issued by the organiser as part of the booth package.