2025-04-30
The 66th National Pharmaceutical Machinery Expo & 2025 China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exhibition Successfully Concludes
Technology Empowers Intelligent Manufacturing, Innovation Leads the Future
[Chongqing, April 2025] The 66th National Pharmaceutical Machinery Expo & 2025 China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the "Pharma Machinery Expo") concluded on [April 25, 2025] at the Chongqing International Expo Center after three dynamic days. As one of the most influential global events in the pharmaceutical equipment industry, the expo brought together 1,686 exhibitors and over 60,000 professionals from sectors including pharmaceuticals, health products, food, medical beauty and cosmetics, pesticides, and fine chemicals. Together, they explored new blueprints for industry development in the Mountain City!
This Year’s Expo Theme: "Innovation-Driven · Intelligence Leads the Future"
The expo centered on the theme of "Innovation-Driven · Intelligence Leads the Future," showcasing the latest technological achievements in the global pharmaceutical equipment sector. It attracted professional visitors and industry elites from around the world to explore development trends and opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
Highlights: Technology and Innovation Driving Industry Upgrades
Cutting-Edge Technologies Take Center Stage
The exhibition featured innovative achievements across the entire industrial chain, including APIs equipment, formulation machinery, packaging technology, intelligent production lines, and eco-friendly solutions. AI-driven unmanned production systems, modular pharmaceutical equipment, and low-carbon energy-saving technologies emerged as key highlights, demonstrating the industry’s strong momentum toward digitalization and green transformation.
International Participation Hits Record High
Leading pharmaceutical equipment manufacturers from Germany, the U.S., Japan, Italy, and other countries participated in group delegations, with international exhibitors accounting for 35% of the total. Chinese and global companies competed on the same stage, fostering cross-border exchanges and collaboration in pharmaceutical technology. Multiple international forums addressed topics such as "Global GMP Compliance" and "Localization of Biopharmaceutical Equipment," offering forward-looking insights for the industry.
Deep Integration of Industry, Academia, and Research
Over 20 thematic forums and technical seminars were held during the expo. Renowned institutions such as Tsinghua University and China Pharmaceutical University collaborated with enterprises to release the 2025 Pharmaceutical Machinery Technology White Paper, driving synergistic innovation across industry, academia, and research.
Expo Overview: Scale Reaches New Heights
This year’s expo attracted more than 300 international brands from 24 countries and regions, including Germany, Italy, the U.S., and Japan, underscoring the immense appeal of the Chinese market. Aligning with the trends of high-end, intelligent, and green development, China’s pharmaceutical equipment industry is embracing structural opportunities driven by policy support and technological advancements.
The event also drew overseas professional visitors from 88 countries and regions, including India, Russia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Italy, reflecting its growing global influence. Compared to last year, the expo saw an increase in both visitor numbers and cross-sector participation, with exhibitors reporting highly fruitful engagements.
High-Level Forums: Shaping the Future of the Industry
Alongside the exhibition, the expo hosted over 90 high-end forums and technical exchange sessions, including the CIPM Synthetic Biology & Bio-Manufacturing Industry Development Conference, "Market Opportunities and Challenges in Functional Foods," and "Synthetic Biology Driving Innovation in Traditional Chinese Medicine." Industry experts, corporate leaders, and scholars from around the world engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as Pharma 4.0, international compliance in production, and supply chain optimization, providing fresh perspectives for industry growth. These forums attracted nearly 2,000 professional attendees, fostering dynamic on-site interactions and serving as a "fast track" for efficient industry networking.
Against the backdrop of a reshaping global economy and accelerated industrial upgrading, this year’s expo focused on identifying "certain opportunities amid uncertainty" through its forum activities. From macro policies to micro-level practices, the discussions explored development potential driven by technology and pathways for industrial chain breakthroughs.
Innovatively launched by the organizing committee, the first-ever CIPM "Pharma Machinery Masterclass" invited leading pharmaceutical and equipment enterprises to jointly address the transformation needs of "cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and innovation-driven breakthroughs," actively exploring collaborative solutions across the supply chain.
