Khimia is Russia’s most established international exhibition for the chemical industry and science, held in Moscow since 1965. The 29th edition is scheduled for 9–12 November 2026 at the Timiryazev Centre in Moscow.
Organizers and Official Support
The exhibition is organized by EXPOCENTRE AO with support from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chemists Union, the ROSHIMREACTIVE Association, the Chemistry Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. It operates under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Scale and International Participation
The 2026 edition is expected to occupy over 20,000 square meters and bring together more than 520 exhibitors from eight countries, attracting over 16,000 visitors. Recent editions have featured national pavilions from Belarus, China, India, and Iran, with the Chinese display described as especially large-scale, representing 200 companies.
Confirmed participants for 2026 already include companies from Russia, Belarus, China, India, Iran, and Kazakhstan.
Who Exhibits and Who Attends
Khimia serves as a meeting place for chemical manufacturers, service providers, suppliers of equipment, materials, and technologies, and consumers from around the world. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of the chemical complex: petrochemicals, fine chemicals, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction chemicals, laboratory equipment, polymers, catalysts, composites, and more.
The visitor profile is strictly professional, including industry executives, scientists, developers, government representatives, and procurement specialists from sectors dependent on chemical products and technologies.
Business Program
The conference program is substantial, featuring over 30 events with more than 100 speakers across multiple conference halls. Topics include digital technologies and scaling of chemical processes, foreign trade in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical chemistry, agricultural chemistry, and trade and investment cooperation with India.
A plenary session with the Ministry of Industry and Trade is a central feature, along with thematic sessions organized with partners including Skolkovo and Roskachestvo.
Why It Matters
According to industry experts, Khimia has a significant impact on the development of the chemical and petrochemical complex and promotes ties between Russian and foreign companies. For international companies seeking to enter the Russian market or strengthen existing partnerships, the exhibition provides a direct platform for dialogue with industry leaders, government officials, and potential distributors.
The event is held at the Timiryazev Centre, reflecting its status as a central meeting point for the chemical industry in Russia.
