The China International Leather Exhibition 2026 ran from September 1 to 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). We are a DOTP supplier India customers already buy from, so Shandong Changxing Plastic Additives Co., Ltd. used the show to travel to Shanghai and visit the Indian leather manufacturers among our downstream customers.
Why a leather exhibition? Indian leather manufacturers invited us to deepen our cooperation. Our plasticizer products, DOTP and DCP, are essential raw materials for synthetic leather, PVC films, and coated fabrics. By attending our customers' industry event, we strengthen relationships face-to-face and understand market trends directly from the leather manufacturing front lines.
China International Leather Exhibition 2026: What the Show Is
The China International Leather Exhibition is one of the larger trade events in the leather industry, drawing manufacturers, traders, and procurement delegations, mostly from across Asia. Held at SNIEC in Pudong, Shanghai, the 2026 edition had hundreds of exhibitors across synthetic leather, leather chemicals, machinery, and finished products.
For Indian leather manufacturers, the exhibition is a practical sourcing platform. India's leather industry is worth over USD 17 billion and relies heavily on imported plasticizers and chemical raw materials to make synthetic leather, footwear, and accessories. As a DOTP supplier India buyers turn to more often, we came to this show hoping to meet several customers in one place.
Customer Meeting Highlights: Three Groups of Indian Customers
Over the three days, the people we met fell into three groups: long-standing customers, deals still in progress, and new procurement representatives we were meeting for the first time. All of them are Indian leather manufacturers.
Existing Customers: Quality and Price Recognition
Our established Indian leather manufacturing customers, the companies already buying DOTP and DCP from Shandong Changxing, were happy with our product quality and pricing. Three points came up again and again:
- Consistent product quality: Customers confirmed that our DOTP plasticizer delivers reliable performance in synthetic leather production, with stable viscosity and excellent compatibility.
- Competitive pricing: Our group's integrated production model, including recycled PET feedstock for DOTP, provides a cost advantage that Indian customers find compelling compared to alternative suppliers.
- Reliable delivery: With 3,000+ tons of regular inventory and standard 7-day delivery, customers appreciate the supply security we offer for their production schedules.
Long-standing Indian leather customers took the chance to sit down with us again and talk through upcoming orders.
Customers in Negotiation: Clear DOTP and DCP Demand
Another group of customers is still in progress. One synthetic leather producer currently buys DOTP elsewhere but wants to trial our product on their lines. An Indian film company got specific about DCP plasticizer for PVC film. A few more have already moved into the quoting and sampling stage, with both sides pushing forward.
The synthetic leather plant that needs DOTP and the film company that needs DCP were the deals we focused on this trip.
New Procurement Representatives: First Contact, Sizing Up Chinese Supply
We also met several new faces at the show — purchasing representatives for Indian leather factories. They have taken an interest in Chinese plasticizers and are still comparing sources, with no concrete numbers on the table yet.
Inquiries collected on the ground:
- ▸In negotiation: a synthetic leather producer seeking a DOTP alternative supplier with a better price-performance ratio
- ▸In negotiation: an Indian film company needing DCP for PVC coating applications
- ▸First contact: procurement reps from several Indian leather factories sizing up Chinese plasticizer sources
Photos from the Show Floor
Round-table talks like these ran one after another across the three days. Here are a few shots of us meeting Indian leather customers on the show floor.
Plasticizer Applications in the Leather Industry
The meetings made one thing clear again: plasticizers sit at the center of leather manufacturing. Both DOTP and DCP show up across several leather applications.
| Product | CAS Number | Leather Industry Application | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOTP | 6422-86-2 | Synthetic leather, PVC coated fabrics | Non-phthalate, REACH compliant |
| DCP | 131-15-7 | PVC films, leather coatings | Cost-effective, high compatibility |
DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate) is now the plasticizer of choice for many synthetic leather manufacturers, thanks to its non-phthalate classification and strong migration resistance. As rules on traditional phthalates tighten, Indian leather exporters increasingly need DOTP to meet the compliance standards for products shipped to Europe and North America. Learn more about DOTP applications in artificial leather.
DCP (di-sec-octyl phthalate) remains widely used in PVC film and coating applications where cost efficiency is paramount. Our group's DCP production leverages bio-based castor oil feedstock, offering a 66% bio-based carbon content that appeals to sustainability-conscious buyers.
Conclusion: Strengthening Our India Market Presence
The China International Leather Exhibition 2026 was another reminder of the value in meeting customers at their own events. Existing Indian customers stood by our quality and pricing, and the new contacts we made point to more work in the world's second-largest leather producing country.
As a DOTP supplier India buyers rely on, Shandong Changxing Group serves the Indian leather industry through its parent company Shandong Changxing Plastic Additives Co., Ltd. and subsidiary Jining Wansheng Environmental Materials Co., Ltd. The group has 300,000 tons of annual capacity, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 certifications, and national "Little Giant" enterprise status.
We plan to keep attending downstream product exhibitions, to understand market needs, address customers' real pain points, and serve them better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Shandong Changxing attend the China International Leather Exhibition 2026?
We attended the exhibition to meet our downstream Indian leather industry customers in person. The exhibition gathers leather manufacturers from across India, making it an efficient venue for strengthening partnerships and establishing new connections.
What products do Indian leather manufacturers need from Shandong Changxing?
Indian leather manufacturers require DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate, CAS 6422-86-2) for synthetic leather applications and DCP (di-sec-octyl phthalate, CAS 131-15-7) for PVC film and coating production. Both products are core export items in our portfolio.
What is Shandong Changxing's production capacity for DOTP and DCP?
Our group operates two major production bases with a total annual capacity of 300,000 metric tons. The Wansheng subsidiary operates a 150,000-ton/year DOTP line in Jining, ensuring stable supply for global customers including the Indian market.
How can Indian buyers request DOTP or DCP samples from Shandong Changxing?
Indian buyers can submit quote requests through our contact page. We provide free samples for qualified buyers, technical data sheets, REACH compliance documents, and typically respond within 24 hours.
Learn more about our CHINAPLAS 2026 customer meetings, explore DOTP applications in artificial leather, or discover our recycled PET to DOTP circular economy model.
From Shandong Changxing Team
September 2026
