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.

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.