Pharma manufacturers
Pakistani firms sourcing APIs and excipients.
Trade fair guide · Frankfurt
CPHI 2027: a guide for Pakistani pharmaceutical companies
CPHI, long known as CPHI Worldwide, is the pharmaceutical industry’s largest gathering for ingredients, APIs, excipients, contract manufacturing and packaging. Its European edition moves between cities, and in 2027 it is in Frankfurt.
Key facts
CPHI Worldwide at a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9–11 November 2027 |
| Venue | Messe Frankfurt, Germany |
| Rotation | The European edition moves each year; 2026 was in Milan |
| Focus | APIs, excipients, finished dosage, contract services, machinery and packaging |
| Visa | A Schengen short-stay visa. If Germany is your main destination, apply to the German Embassy Islamabad or, for Sindh and Balochistan, the Consulate General in Karachi. Name the fair when you register for an appointment where asked. |
| Insurance | Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen with at least €30,000 cover. |
| Airport | Frankfurt Airport, about 15 minutes by train |
Check before travel: visa rules, fees, processing times and event dates change without notice. This page was checked on 11 November 2026 against the CPHI organisers (Informa Markets) and the German Embassy Islamabad. Confirm on the official source, or ask us to check for your trip, before you book anything non-refundable.
Who goes
Who from Pakistan attends CPHI Worldwide
Exporters
Companies seeking contract manufacturing partners.
Quality teams
Staff auditing suppliers and checking compliance.
Sourcing
Meeting API suppliers
Pakistani manufacturers import most of their active ingredients, and CPHI puts suppliers from Europe, China and India in one place. Bring your product list, volumes and regulatory requirements, and include quality staff who can assess documentation such as certificates of suitability and GMP status.
Rotation
Check the city every year
Because the venue rotates, check the city before planning: Milan in 2026, Frankfurt in 2027. The visa mission changes with it; for 2027, apply to Germany.
Frankfurt
Hotels in November
Book Frankfurt hotels early, or stay along the S-Bahn in Offenbach, Eschborn or Mainz.
Regulation
Supplier documentation
Pakistani regulators expect imported ingredients to come from approved manufacturers with proper documentation. Before signing, check the supplier’s GMP status, the documents you will need for registration in Pakistan, and stability data. A short list of three or four suppliers per molecule gives negotiating room.
The show runs for three days, and supplier meetings book up quickly. Use the organiser’s matchmaking tools to fix meetings with your shortlist before you travel, and leave the last afternoon for unplanned visits. Frankfurt hotels fill quickly in November, so reserve rooms when you register.
- GMP status and inspection history
- Documents needed for registration in Pakistan
- Three or four suppliers per molecule
With Go Global
How we plan CPHI Worldwide trips
Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, including exhibition teams and buyer delegations. For CPHI Worldwide we confirm the dates with the organiser, plan the visa route first, then book flights, rooms and transfers in Frankfurt, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road.
Timeline
A planning timeline for CPHI Worldwide
6 months before
Register; German visa appointment.
4 months
Hotels.
8 weeks
Visas issued; flights.
2 weeks
Supplier meetings scheduled.
Show week
Meetings and audits.
FAQ
CPHI Worldwide questions
Where is CPHI in 2027?
At Messe Frankfurt, 9–11 November 2027.
Does CPHI move every year?
The European edition rotates between cities; 2026 was in Milan.
Which visa do we need for 2027?
A German Schengen visa.
Who should attend from our company?
Purchasing and quality staff who can assess supplier documents.
Plan with Go Global
Planning a CPHI Worldwide delegation?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.