K · Düsseldorf · October 2025
K 2025 — “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”
The world's largest trade fair for plastics and rubber took place in Düsseldorf from 8 to 15 October 2025. According to the organizer, 3,275 companies from 66 countries exhibited and more than 175,000 trade visitors attended.
K in Düsseldorf is held every three years. The 2025 edition lasted eight days, from 8 to 15 October, under the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”.
According to Messe Düsseldorf's final report, 3,275 companies from 66 countries exhibited in 18 halls and on the open-air grounds. More than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries attended, and 73% of visitors came from abroad.
The organizer noted that many companies had arrived with cautious expectations because of the difficult economic situation. According to the summary, the industry focused on sustainability, digitalisation and social responsibility, and orders were concluded at the stands.
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Figures and dates come from the organizers and the trade press. Colorton is not the organizer of these fairs.
