IESD - Asia Leading Surfactant and Detergent Expo

IESD - Asia Leading Surfactant and Detergent Expo

IESD China 2027 – Shanghai International Exhibition on Surfactant and Detergent
April 27–29, 2027 | Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center 


The Premier B2B Platform for the Surfactant & Detergent Industry in Asia

Join 350+ exhibitors and 12,000+ industry professionals at IESD China 2027 – the leading professional trade show in China exclusively dedicated to the surfactant and detergent sector. Now in its 17th year, this annual event brings together global leaders, innovative startups, and key decision-makers to explore the latest technologies, forge strategic partnerships, and drive the future of the cleaning industry.


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Event Overview


 Event Name International Exhibition on Surfactant and Detergent (IESD China)
 Dates April 27–29, 2027
 Venue Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center 
 Frequency Annual
 Exhibition Area 20,000 sqm
 Expected Exhibitors 500+
 Expected Visitors 30,000+ professional buyers and decision-makers
 Founded 2010
 Organizer  Shanghai Yihan Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.


IESD China is the leading and professional exhibition in China dedicated to the surfactant and detergent industry. After 16 years of development, it has grown into a highly influential international platform for industry exchange, product display, and business cooperation. From upstream raw materials to downstream finished products, IESD covers the complete industry value chain.


Who Attends

IESD China attracts senior decision-makers and purchasing influencers from diverse industries, with 90% holding decision-making authority.

Key participating companies have included:

  • Global Brands: Henkel, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Dow, AkzoNobel, Sinopec, BASF, Evonik, SABIC, Solvay, Milliken
  • Chinese Industry Leaders: Sinolight Group, Zhejiang Zanyu Technology, Lonkey Industrial, Jinling Petrochemical, Liaoning OXIRANCHEM, Jiangsu Qingting, Shanxi Qingshan Chemical, Oude Sai Chemical, Wanhua Chemical, Zhejiang Huangma Technology
  • Household & Personal Care Brands: Liby Group, Blue Moon, Nice Group, Shanghai Jahwa, Kao Corporation, L'Oréal
  • End-User Industries: PetroChina, Sinopec lubricants, Daqing Oilfield, Foxconn, Huawei, and more

Professional visitors represent a wide spectrum of industries where surfactants and detergents are essential, including daily chemicals, cosmetics, textiles, coatings, oilfields, water treatment, cleaning, and environmental protection.


IESD - Asia Leading Surfactant and Detergent Expo


Exhibition Scope


IESD China showcases a comprehensive range of products and technologies across the entire industry spectrum:


Surfactants:


- Ionic surfactants (stearic acid, sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, ethoxylated fatty amines, sodium tripolyphosphate, etc.)

- Non-ionic surfactants (fatty acid glycerides, sorbitan esters, polysorbates, tea saponin, etc.)

- Zwitterionic surfactants (lecithin, amino acid-based, betaine-based, etc.)

- New green surfactants (amino acid surfactants, FMEE, MES, APG, monoethanolamide succinate, etc.)


Raw Materials & Intermediates


  • Ethylene oxide and derivative fine chemicals
  • Alkylbenzene (AB), ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), nonylphenol (NP), octylphenol (OP)
  • Ethylene glycol (EG), ethanolamine, polyethylene glycol (PEG), ethylenediamine (EA)
  • Fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, fatty acid methyl esters


Detergent Products


  • Finished products including laundry detergents, dishwashing products, and industrial cleaners for residential, commercial, and industrial use
  • Polyethers, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium metasilicate, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate
  • Optical brighteners, enzymatic agents, bleaching agents, softeners, smoothing agents, oxidizing agents, adsorbents


Personal & Home Care Products


Soap, washing powder, liquid detergents, body wash, hand wash, dishwashing liquids, cleaning agents


Machinery & Equipment


  • Industrial, commercial, and civil washing equipment
  • Packaging technology, materials, and mechanical equipment


Testing & Analysis


Analytical testing instruments and quality control technologies


Innovations

Research achievements, patented technologies, and other surfactant and detergent innovations


Why Exhibit at IESD China 2027

1. Unmatched Industry Focus
As China's only professional B2B trade show exclusively for the surfactant and detergent industry, IESD offers unparalleled access to a highly targeted audience of industry professionals.

2. Global Reach
Connect with quality buyers from around the world. Previous editions have attracted participants from 48 countries and regions including China, Japan, India, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

3. Decision-Maker Access
With 90% of attendees holding purchasing authority, exhibitors gain direct access to the key decision-makers who drive procurement across the industry.

4. Complete Industry Chain
From upstream raw materials to downstream finished products and supporting services, IESD brings together the entire surfactant and detergent ecosystem under one roof.

5. Brand Building & Market Expansion
The exhibition serves as a strategic platform for brand building, market development, and sales promotion. Industry analysts note that participation has evolved from simple order acquisition to brand building and cutting-edge technology release.

6. Industry Intelligence
Stay ahead of market trends, understand the latest technologies, and gain insights into downstream demand changes at Asia's premier industry gathering.


Why Visit


Source New Products & Technologies: Discover the latest innovations in green surfactants, advanced detergent formulations, and smart manufacturing solutions

Meet Industry Leaders: Network with top-tier suppliers and manufacturers from around the globe

Gain Market Intelligence: Understand emerging trends and future directions in the rapidly evolving cleaning industry

Find Strategic Partners: Identify new suppliers, distributors, and collaboration opportunities across the value chain

Free Registration: No registration fee for professional visitors


Concurrent Events


In addition to the main exhibition, IESD features a comprehensive conference agenda with educational and networking activities designed to meet the diverse needs of participants. Industry experts share the latest know-how and discuss emerging market trends that will shape the industry's future.

The conference agenda covers:

  • Green surfactant technologies and sustainable development
  • Policy interpretation and regulatory updates
  • Cross-industry applications and innovations
  • Market trends and downstream demand analysis


Testimonials


"IESD has become an essential event for surfactant and detergent manufacturers to expand markets, grasp industry information, understand current international market trends, master the latest technologies, and sign purchase orders."


Venue & Travel Information


Venue: Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing
Address: No. 2739 Guangfu West Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China


Contact Information


Booth Reservation: https://www.yihanshow.com/pages/booth-reservation-12009702.html

Visitor Registration: https://tglk.cn/F44GME


General Inquiries:


Contact Person: Tina Zhang

Tel: +86 13002138917

Email: tina.zhang@yihanexpo.com


Sponsorship Opportunities:


Customized sponsorship packages are available to enhance your brand visibility before, during, and after the exhibition. Contact the organizing committee for details.

Stay Connected
Follow IESD China for the latest updates and announcements:

Exhibition Website: www.yihanshow.com


IESD China 2027 – Where the surfactant and detergent industry connects, innovates, and grows.