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Held under the Patronage of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and supported by the Chamber of Chemical Industries, the Division of Plastics Industries and the Chemical & Fertilizers Exports Council, PLASTEX is the Middle East and North Africa most influential meeting place where leading plastics and rubber companies convene in-person to engage and identify the vast opportunities in the ever-growing MENA markets.
PLASTEX has been the trusted partner of local and international plastics companies and the market entry tool for international brands seeking to establish a footprint in MENA. The exhibition provides opportunities for buyers and sellers to meet, learn, network, do business and discover new products, solutions and technologies from over 500+ exhibiting companies from 50+ participating countries providing a world-class environment for trade across the industry’s full value chain.
In 2024, PLASTEX returns for its 19th edition, and we are inviting the global industry to take part in what will be our most vibrant edition yet. By participating in PLASTEX 2024, your company will be plugged into the heart of this rapidly growing regional market, giving you exclusive access to buyers from across the region.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT PLASTEX 2024
WHY EGYPT?
Egypt is the largest industrial base in the MENA region and the plastics industry in particular, is growing steadily and becoming increasingly modernised.
With its 100+ million population, Egypt has the largest polymer market in Africa, accounting for over 20% of demand in 2017. Its polymer consumption is estimated at 2 million tonnes with per capita consumption of 21.8 kg/head.
Investments in the plastics industry in Egypt in 2016 was $7.8 bn, growth will remain in line with the average for Africa. It is expected to accelerate up to 7.4% per year, which will push consumption up towards 2.8 million tonnes by 2022.
WHY EXHIBIT
In its 19th edition, PLASTEX has become the foremost platform to meet with top decision-makers and quality trade buyers from Egypt and other North and East African countries.
The exhibition will give you direct access to dealers, importers, potential agents and buyers who are looking to source quality products.
KEY BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT
- Thermoplastics
- Composites and auxiliaries
- Thermoplastics elastomers
- Coating compounds
- Foams and intermediaries
- Synthetic fibres, bristles and tapes
- Adhesives and glues
- Paint resins
- Additives
- Fillers
- Reinforcing fibres and materials
- Starting materials, intermediate polymerisation auxiliaries
- Machines and equipment for processing and recycling
- Post processing machines
- Machinery and plant finishing, decorating, printing and marking
- Welding machines
- Computer software services
- Professional literature
- Trade associations
- Leasing
- Subcontracting
- Science and consulting
WHY EGYPT?
Egypt is the largest industrial base in the MENA region and the plastics industry in particular, is growing steadily and becoming increasingly modernised.
With its 100+ million population, Egypt has the largest polymer market in Africa, accounting for over 20% of demand in 2017. Its polymer consumption is estimated at 2 million tonnes with per capita consumption of 21.8 kg/head.
Investments in the plastics industry in Egypt in 2016 was $7.8 bn, growth will remain in line with the average for Africa. It is expected to accelerate up to 7.4% per year, which will push consumption up towards 2.8 million tonnes by 2022.
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