Seizing the Golden Opportunity in India’s Chemical Industry | ChemExpo India 2027, April 28–29, Mumbai — Chinese Enterprise Delegation Expanding into the International Market!

India’s Economy Is Rising Strongly—The Chemical Sector Has Entered Its Golden Era India’s GDP has grown steadily for years: in 2022, growth reached 6.7%, surpassing the UK to become the world’s fifth-largest economy; in Q1 2023, year-on-year growth stood at 6.1%, leading all top-ten global economies. This robust economic foundation provides solid support for the chemical industry: ◾ The chemical and petrochemical industry’s market size is approximately USD 178 billion; ◾ Industry output is projected to reach USD 850–1,000 billion by 2040, raising India’s global share to 10%–12%; ◾ Specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and petrochemicals are all experiencing high growth—with sector-specific opportunities surging. India has become an indispensable growth pole for the global chemical industry—entering now means seizing the future! India’s Chemical Industry: High Growth, High Demand—Chinese Enterprises Hold Distinct Advantages India’s chemical industry is diversified and rapidly expanding, positioning it as a core beneficiary of global supply chain restructuring: ◾ India ranks sixth globally and third in Asia as a chemical producer, manufacturing over 80,000 commercial chemical products; ◾ Impressive compound annual growth rates across key subsectors: • Specialty chemicals: 12% • Agrochemicals: 8% • Petrochemicals: 7.5% ◾ Significant demand gaps persist in pharmaceuticals, dyes, electronic chemicals, cosmetic ingredients, and water treatment agents—making India heavily import-dependent. Chinese enterprises possess triple advantages—production capacity, technology, and cost efficiency—in intermediates, synthetic materials, and specialty chemicals. These strengths complement India’s market needs perfectly, enabling immediate alignment with strong, real-world demand. Chinese Enterprises Entering the Indian Market: The Time Is Right—Opportunities Are Abundant ▍ Strong, Inelastic Demand & High Import Dependence Rapid expansion across India’s manufacturing, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and daily chemical sectors has created acute shortages of high-end fine chemicals and intermediates—making Chinese suppliers the preferred, reliable source. ▍ Unmatched Supply Chain Advantages China offers abundant capacity, consistent quality, and outstanding cost-effectiveness in intermediates, synthetic materials, and specialty chemicals—quickly meeting India’s industrial upgrading requirements. ▍ Official Support Ensures Seamless Market Entry Since 2005, our association has organized Chinese enterprise delegations to Indian exhibitions annually, delivering end-to-end services—from registration and booth allocation to travel arrangements, business matchmaking, and after-sales support—professional, hassle-free, and fully guaranteed.

India International Fine Chemicals Exhibition (ChemExpo India), April 29–30, 2026, Mumbai

Notice Regarding Participation in the “2026 India International Fine Chemicals Exhibition (ChemExpo India 2026)” To Relevant Chemical Enterprises: The India International Fine Chemicals Exhibition (ChemExpo India 2026) will be held in Mumbai, India, from April 29–30, 2026. Organized by Chemical Weekly, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Chemical Industry Sub-Council 【vv】【134】【3981】【4361】 serves as the officially designated Chinese organizer for this exhibition. Our council will organize Chinese enterprises to participate. India’s GDP has maintained rapid growth: its 2022 growth rate reached 6.7%, once again surpassing the UK to rank fifth globally. In Q1 2023, India’s GDP grew 6.1% year-on-year—the highest among the world’s top ten economies. India’s chemical and petrochemical industry currently commands a market size of approximately USD 178 billion. By 2040, India’s share of the global chemical market may reach 10%–12%, with industry output projected to hit USD 850 billion–USD 1 trillion. Research indicates that the specialty chemicals sector is likely to be the key driver of rapid growth in India’s chemical industry over the coming years. Across all subsectors, India’s chemical industry is achieving robust growth: petrochemicals are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.5%; agrochemicals, 8%; and specialty chemicals, 12%. Now in its 19th edition, the India International Fine Chemicals Exhibition has achieved steady, sustained growth in both exhibitor scale and visitor quality. The exhibition brings together leading Indian fine chemical enterprises—including Sterling, Gharda, Balaji Amines, Mitsubishi, Jubilant Organosys, Atul, Gharda Chem, Deepak Nitrite, S. Ami, India Glycol, Johnson Matthey, and Aditya Birla—featuring 556 exhibitors across a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters.

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