China Bitumen Trade Conference to Explore International Supply
The 20th China Bitumen Trade Conference will take place in Guangzhou on 4–5 November 2026, bringing together domestic and international businesses to discuss bitumen production, trading opportunities and demand across regional markets.
Organised by Emore Information Technology (易贸信息科技), the event is expected to attract more than 20 overseas suppliers, traders and buyers, alongside representatives from more than 100 Chinese companies involved in refining, trading, storage, logistics and market information services.
Briefing
- The 20th China Bitumen Trade Conference takes place in Guangzhou on 4–5 November 2026.
- More than 20 overseas suppliers, traders and buyers are expected to attend.
- Over 100 domestic industry representatives are anticipated.
- Discussions will cover production feedstocks, domestic trading, imports and exports, and Southeast Asian demand.
- The programme includes conference presentations, supply-and-demand discussions, exhibition facilities and 30 dedicated business negotiation positions.
International Supply and Regional Demand
Bitumen trading depends on the availability of suitable refinery feedstocks, production economics, transport arrangements and demand from road construction and infrastructure projects. Crude oil characteristics influence the bitumen grades that refineries can produce, while freight costs and storage infrastructure affect the commercial viability of moving finished products between markets.
The Guangzhou conference will examine three related areas of trade: China’s domestic bitumen market, opportunities for imports and exports, and the supply of raw materials used in bitumen production.
The programme will also explore demand in Southeast Asia, where individual markets have different refining capacities, road development requirements and import arrangements. These differences influence the opportunities available to international suppliers and Chinese trading businesses.
By bringing overseas participants together with Chinese refiners, traders and logistics companies, the conference provides a setting for discussing both finished bitumen supply and the procurement of production feedstocks.
Conference Programme and Business Meetings
The conference opens on 4 November with registration and a supply-and-demand networking session scheduled between 14:00 and 17:30.
The main conference programme follows on 5 November, running from 09:00 to 17:00. Presentations will focus on crude oil, overseas bitumen resources and developments in China’s domestic market.
Exhibition facilities will be provided outside the banquet hall, with 30 dedicated negotiation positions available within the venue. Registered participants can reserve these meeting positions without additional charge, subject to availability.
The arrangements are intended to facilitate direct discussions between refiners, suppliers, traders, buyers and logistics businesses, allowing participants to explore specific sourcing requirements and potential commercial relationships alongside the formal conference programme.
Further details are available through the organiser’s conference programme and participant information, while prospective delegates can obtain the registration form.
Key Industry Questions
- When and where is the 2026 China Bitumen Trade Conference? The 20th China Bitumen Trade Conference takes place on 4–5 November 2026 in Guangzhou, China.
- Who is organising the event? The conference is organised by Emore Information Technology (易贸信息科技).
- Can international bitumen companies participate? Yes. The organisers expect more than 20 overseas suppliers, traders and buyers to attend, alongside representatives from over 100 Chinese businesses.
- What subjects will the conference cover? The agenda focuses on domestic bitumen trading, international supply and procurement, production feedstocks, crude oil resources and demand in Southeast Asian markets.
- Are dedicated business meetings available? Yes. The venue will provide 30 negotiation positions that registered participants may reserve without additional charge, subject to availability.
- How can companies obtain the programme and register? The organiser has published a conference information document and registration form, both accessible through the links provided above.
Strategic Takeaways
- The agenda addresses both finished bitumen trading and the availability of refinery feedstocks, covering separate but closely connected parts of the supply chain.
- Import and export opportunities will be discussed alongside China’s domestic market, bringing international and domestic trading interests into the same programme.
- Southeast Asian demand is a specific focus, providing scope for discussions about regional sourcing and supply requirements.
- Participation from refining, trading, storage and logistics businesses creates opportunities to discuss practical supply arrangements across the market.
- Dedicated negotiation facilities and an opening-day networking session give commercial discussions a prominent place in the conference programme.
