The 28th International Exhibition for Rubber Goods, Tires, their Production, Raw Materials and Equipment — Tires & Rubber 2026 — is set to take place from March 2 to 5, 2026, at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, solidifying its position as the definitive platform for the industry in Russia and the CIS region.
Exhibition Overview: The Industry’s Central Gathering
Tires & Rubber 2026 stands as Russia’s key trade show and the only specialized event in the country dedicated exclusively to the tire and rubber industry. With a rich history spanning over a quarter of a century, the exhibition has consistently served as the essential meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and procurement leaders from across the global rubber and tire sector.
The upcoming edition will occupy significant space at Moscow’s premier exhibition venue. Organizers anticipate an event spanning over 13,000 square meters, featuring more than 270 exhibitors from at least eight countries and attracting upwards of 10,000 trade visitors. These figures underscore the exhibition’s resilience and growing importance as a hub for technology transfer, market expansion, and professional networking.
The event is organized by Expocentre, one of Russia’s leading exhibition companies, and enjoys robust support from key industry and government bodies. This includes backing from the Russian Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian Chemists Union, the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and scientific institutions like the NIITEKHIM Research Institute. This high-level endorsement ensures the participation of key decision-makers and lends the event significant authority within the industry.
Venue: Crocus Expo — A World-Class Setting
The exhibition will be held at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, one of Eastern Europe’s largest and most technologically advanced exhibition complexes. Conveniently located at the 65th-66th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road in Krasnogorsk, the venue offers excellent transport links, including direct access from the Myakinino metro station. Its modern pavilions provide the ideal environment for showcasing heavy machinery, conducting live demonstrations, and facilitating high-level business negotiations.
Comprehensive Exposition: The Full Value Chain
Tires & Rubber 2026 offers a complete 360-degree view of the industry, with exhibits covering the entire spectrum of products, materials, and technologies.
Tires and Finished Rubber Products
The exhibition floor will showcase the latest innovations in finished goods. Attendees can expect to see a comprehensive range of various tire types for passenger cars, trucks, agricultural vehicles, and industrial applications. Beyond tires, the show features a wide array of rubber products: industrial rubber goods, conveyor belts, hoses, sealing elements, medical rubber products, and a vast assortment of rubber technical parts.
Raw Materials and Chemicals
A critical section of the exhibition is dedicated to the building blocks of the industry. This includes natural and synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, carbon black, white carbon, rubber chemicals and additives, and reinforcing materials. For many international suppliers, particularly from China and other Asian nations, this segment represents a significant opportunity to connect with Russian manufacturers seeking alternative and high-quality raw material sources.
Machinery, Equipment, and Technology
The heart of the show lies in its display of production and processing technology. Exhibitors will present live demonstrations of tire manufacturing machinery, rubber extrusion lines, mixing mills, vulcanizing presses, and testing and control equipment. The focus extends beyond new production to include tire retreading and recycling technologies, as well as equipment for maintaining and repairing tires.
Market Context: Strategic Opportunities in a Transforming Landscape
Tires & Rubber 2026 takes place against a backdrop of significant change and opportunity within the Russian market.
Rising Demand
The Russian tire market is substantial and growing. Key drivers include the advanced age of the country’s vehicle parc — over 50% of vehicles are more than ten years old — which generates strong demand for replacement tires. In 2025, the Russian tire market was valued at approximately €2.6 billion, highlighting its commercial significance. Concurrently, Russia’s domestic production of synthetic rubber is substantial, with annual capacity reaching 1.2 million tons, creating a robust upstream sector that interacts closely with tire manufacturing.
The Shift in Supply Chains
Recent years have fundamentally reshaped the geometry of global supply chains, and the tire and rubber industry is no exception. The withdrawal of some Western brands has created a substantial vacuum that manufacturers from other regions, most notably China, are actively filling. This has led to unprecedented opportunities for international collaboration.
Data underscores this trend. In 2025, Chinese tires accounted for 31% of the Russian market, a figure that continues to climb. Searches for Chinese tires in Russia increased by 22% in the first quarter of 2026 alone. Tires & Rubber provides the ideal venue for cementing these new partnerships, with Chinese companies consistently forming a large and highly active contingent of exhibitors.
Focus on Import Substitution and Sovereignty
A central theme of the current Russian industrial policy is the pursuit of technological sovereignty. For the tire and rubber industry, this means mastering the production of new products and diversifying supply chains for critical raw materials and components. The exhibition serves as a crucial “meeting place for participants in the Russian market of tires, synthetic rubber, and rubber products,” encouraging the discussion and formulation of initiatives vital for the industry’s development.
Exhibition Highlights: Innovation and Insight
Tires & Rubber 2026 is more than a static display; it is a dynamic event packed with features designed to maximize value for participants.
Live Demonstrations
Attendees can witness cutting-edge technology in action. Live demos of tire manufacturing machinery, rubber extrusion lines, and vulcanization systems will allow engineers and production managers to assess equipment performance firsthand.
Focus on Sustainability
In line with global trends, the exhibition places a strong emphasis on “green” technologies. Dedicated sections will showcase eco-friendly rubber compounds, energy-efficient production equipment, biodegradable materials, and innovative recycling processes that support the principles of a circular economy.
International Participation
The event lives up to its international billing. The 2025 edition attracted participants from countries including Russia, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Belarus, and Poland. This global mix ensures a rich exchange of ideas and technologies, with dedicated B2B matchmaking sessions helping to forge new cross-border partnerships.
Conference and Business Program
Running parallel to the exhibition is a comprehensive conference program designed to address the most pressing issues facing the industry.
Strategic Dialogues
Industry leaders and experts will gather for keynote sessions and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics. Key themes include:
- Sustainable Rubber Production: Exploring innovations in recycling and the development of bio-based rubber materials.
- Market Trends and Supply Chains: Analyzing the dynamics of raw material supply, logistics, and evolving market demand in Russia and globally.
- Industry 4.0 in Tire Manufacturing: Examining how digitalization, automation, and data analytics are transforming production processes.
- Addressing Industry Challenges: Panels will directly tackle the “serious and complex tasks” facing the Russian rubber industry, including import substitution, workforce development, and the ecological aspects of production.
These sessions provide a crucial forum for knowledge exchange, allowing professionals to gain insights that inform their strategic decisions.
Past Success: The 2025 Edition
The momentum behind the 2026 exhibition builds on the strong performance of its predecessor. The 2025 Tires & Rubber exhibition, held in April at the Expocentre Fairgrounds, drew over 270 exhibitors and more than 10,200 professional visitors from 29 countries. Critically, the event generated immense exhibitor satisfaction, with 90% of participants expressing their intention to rebook for the next edition — the strongest possible endorsement of the show’s business value and industry standing.
Practical Visitor Information
Dates and Hours:
The exhibition will be open from March 2 to 5, 2026. While specific daily hours are typically 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Last day till 4:00 PM.
Venue:
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 1
65-66 km Moscow Ring Road, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region.
Admission:
Admission is strictly for trade and professional visitors only. All attendees must register online in advance via the official exhibition website to obtain their entry pass.
Tires & Rubber 2026 is the undisputed premier event for the tire and rubber industry in Russia and the wider CIS region. For four days in March, Crocus Expo will become the focal point for industry innovation, strategic discussion, and critical business networking. In a market characterized by rapid change and new opportunities — from the surge in demand for replacement tires to the realignment of global supply chains — this exhibition offers an unparalleled platform for professionals to connect, learn, and shape the future of the industry.
Whether you are a manufacturer seeking new distribution channels, a supplier of raw materials looking to enter the Russian market, a technology provider demonstrating the latest machinery, or an engineer seeking solutions for modernizing production, Tires & Rubber 2026 is the essential event to attend.
We look forward to seeing you at Crocus Expo in Moscow from March 2 to 5, 2026!
