CHEMUK 2025, the UK's largest business-to-business trade show supporting the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product sectors, is set to take place on 21st and 22nd May 2025 at Hall 5, NEC Birmingham. Free to attend, the two-day event promises an extensive showcase of innovations, solutions, and insights that span the entire chemical value chain.
A Unified Industry Platform
Launched in 2019, CHEMUK has rapidly become a cornerstone event for the UK chemical and related sectors. For 2025, the exhibition will run across one expansive hall and feature over 550 specialist exhibitors, organised into five focused show zones:
1. Chemicals Supply Show Zone
2. Chemicals Management Show Zone
3. Process & Chemical Engineering Show Zone
4. Chemical Laboratory Show Zone
5. NEW for 2025: Formulated Product Manufacturer Show Zone
Making its debut in 2025, the Formulated Product Manufacturer Show Zone will spotlight a dedicated group of specialist contract service providers and industry partners offering end-to-end support across the formulated product supply chain. Featured capabilities will include:
5.1 Specialist Ingredient Sourcing
5.2 Toll and Contract Manufacturing Services
5.3 Mixing and Blending
5.4 Bottling and Filling
5.5 Packing and Labelling
5.6 Logistics and Fulfilment
This new zone is designed to connect brand owners and formulators with trusted partners capable of delivering scalable, flexible manufacturing and supply solutions.
This segmented format ensures tailored experiences for professionals across the chemical and process ecosystem, providing attendees with targeted opportunities for engagement and sourcing.
Dynamic Speaker Programme
In parallel with the exhibition, CHEMUK 2025 will host a comprehensive speaker programme comprising 100+ expert speaker sessions. These will explore pressing industry themes and emerging opportunities through:
1. Technology and Innovation Snapshots
2. Industry Leader Keynotes
3. Panel Discussions
4. Feature Sessions
More than 150 expert voices are expected to contribute insights across regulation, innovation, supply chain strategy, sustainability, and more—delivering vital intelligence for attendees navigating the current and future landscape of the sector.
Extensive Exhibitor Coverage
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect face-to-face with 550+ exhibitors, covering a wide array of sectors including:
1. Chemical, Process, and Plant Engineering & Safety
2. Chemicals, Ingredients, and Raw Materials
3. Laboratory R&D, Analytical Chemistry, and Process Scale-Up
4. HSE, REACH Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs
5. Logistics, Operations, Contracting, and Fulfilment
6. Business Services, Skills Development, HR, and Finance
Broad Industry Support
CHEMUK is supported by many of the UK's leading trade associations, technical bodies, and innovation networks, including:
1. Chemical Business Association (CBA)
2. Royal Society of Chemistry
3. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
4. Innovate UK Business Connect
5. British Chemicals Association (BCA)
6. Henry Royce Institute
… and numerous others.
This level of backing reflects the event's strong alignment with the priorities and development needs of the UK's chemical and formulated product industries.
Who Should Attend?
CHEMUK is specifically designed for a wide spectrum of professional attendees, including:
1. Sourcing & Supply Chain Professionals:
Chemical and raw material buyers, brand owners, formulators, procurement managers.
2. Operations & Production Management:
Production, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and distribution professionals.
3. Quality, Health & Safety Executives:
Compliance officers, QHSE managers, regulatory affairs specialists.
4. Laboratory and R&D Teams:
Process chemists, formulation scientists, analytical chemists, research professionals.
5. Chemical & Process Engineers:
Project engineers, instrumentation specialists, safety and improvement engineers.
6. Plant & Asset Management Professionals:
Plant operators, automation experts, maintenance and facilities managers.
Strong Momentum from 2024
The 2024 edition of CHEMUK drew 4,641 visitors, a 17% increase over the previous year, and welcomed nearly 500 exhibitors. The total number of participants (including exhibitors and visitors) reached 6,677, underlining the event's growing influence and relevance.
Organised by Industry Experts
CHEMUK is organised by UK Industry Events, a team of seasoned event professionals with a track record of delivering record-breaking B2B trade shows in the UK. Their experience ensures a high-quality experience for both exhibitors and attendees.