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Iraq Plast & Agro Pack 2024 in Erbil:
All set to break records as the largest ever

More than 260 exhibitors expected for the 2024 event. Expansion to 2 halls enables clear thematic structure.

Iraq Plast & Agro Pack 2024 in Erbil are on track to surpass all previous editions and become the largest plastics & agrofood event in Iraq to date asmore than 260 exhibitors are expected for the 2024 event.

Exhibitors from 16 countries have already registered, namely from Algeria, Armenia, Austria, China, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.

The overwhelming demand has prompted the organizers, So Fuar and fairtrade, to use both halls of the Erbil International Fairground to offer attendees a comprehensive and intensive experience.

This expansion allows for a clearly defined thematic structure and reflects the commitment to delivering an unparalleled event that meets the diverse needs of exhibitors and visitors alike.

The 5th edition of Iraq Plast in hall 2 gathers leading international and national suppliers of plastics raw materials as well as machinery and equipment for plastics processing.

At the same time, Agro Pack Iraq, also in hall 2, focuses on technology and materials for food and beverage processing and packaging.

In hall 1, Food Iraq as a platform for the presentation and trading finished food & beverages, and Agro Iraq will round off the offer.

Mahdi Yazdi
Sales Expert
Naghshineh Chap Tabriz

Nicolas Belin
Middle East Manager
serac

Yiuri Huang
Manager
YaTong Machinery

Prominent exhibitors at Iraq Plast 2024

We are excited to announce the participation of the following leading suppliers for the plastics and packaging industry:

From Austria: ENGEL, EREMA, PURE LOOP and Starlinger.

From China:

Changshengda Machinery Zhejiang
Foshan Fuli Packaging Machinery
Guangdong Giant Intelligent Equipment
Guangdong Pinlong Precision Technology
Guangdong SUNYI Intelligent Technology
Guangzhou Keshengong Carton Packing Machinery
Haining Jwell Machinery
Huizhou Fuliyuan Machinery
Jiangyin Gearbox Manufacturing
Legend Pack
Pingyang Sinoplast Machinery

Qingdao Canatech Import & Export
Qingdao Dongping Junchuan Industry Automation Equipment
Shandong Great Machinery
Shandong Sanyi Group
Shanghai Printyoung International Industry
Shantou Blue Flags Plastic Products
Shenzhen Anges Machinery
Shenzhen Debao Printing Equipment
Taizhou Huangyan XinChen Mould
Zhengzhou Leizhan Technology Paper Machinery
Zhoushan Demaji Industrial

Almuthahida Packaging, Fabyab, Rose Plastic, Royal Pack and Sakka Plast from Iraq.

Apaden Plast, Bamachap, Iran Roll, Kimiakala, Kooshesh Karan, KPPID, Ramina Plastic, Naghshineh Chap Tabriz, Poly Pack and Polymer Pak Aryan from Iran.

From Türkiye: Arge Pak, Aby Plastik, Athapack, Barem Ambalaj, Beydagi Kimya, Borapack, Cabuk Ambalaj, Onur Ambalaj, TerraPack and Yilpar.

Also showcasing their innovations are AFC Industry from Algeria, Al-Attal Engineering from Egypt, Lohia from India and Genoa Plastic Industries from Kuwait.

Join us at Iraq Plast 2024 to showcase the latest innovations and solutions for the Iraqi plastics and packaging industry.

Armenia Pavilion

Armenia participates with a 90 sqm official pavilion supported by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia.

Austria Pavilion

ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, the Austrian Foreign Trade Agency, participates in Agro Pack & Plast Iraq 2024 for the second time time.

Austrian exhibitors include:

ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
Engel
Erema
Pure Loop
Hechenbichler
Ovotherm
Starlinger

China Pavilion

In 2024, more than 50 Chinese exhibitors will be exhibiting.

Egypt

For the second time, there will also be a notable number of Egyptian exhibitors at the fair.

India Pavilion

Following the successful participation of 18 Indian exhibitors in 2022, 41 exhibitors showcased their products at the 2023 event and more than 50 are expected for 2024. Many of them as part of a pavilion supported by the Department of Commerce of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India and ASSOCHAM - The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.

Iran Pavilion

Supported by the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, more than 50 Iranian exhibitors will again be present in 2024.

Iraqi participation

42 market leaders from Kurdistan and the entire Iraq participated in the 2023 event, and 50+ exhibitors will join in 2024.

Netherlands Pavilion

Representing the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality of the Netherlands in KRI, the agricultural section of the Netherlands Consulate in Erbil will host around 10 Dutch companies at their stand.

Türkiye Pavilion

In 2024, around 60 Turkish exhibitors will be present, supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade.

Impressive figures confirm how fast Iraq is developing in the plastics, printing and packaging industry.

Iraq‘s imports of plastic raw materials grew by 24% annually between 2011 and 2020, from 40 kt to 285 kt.

The country’s plastic consumption per capita increased by 23% annually over the past years, from 0.5 kg in 2009 to 7.2 kg in 2022 and is estimated at 9.0 kg in 2026. (EUROMAP)

The Iraq Plast trade fair plays a pivotal role in enhancing Iraq's self-sufficiency. It serves as a significant testament to the nation's commitment to bolstering local production and the "Made-in-Iraq" initiative.

Recent statistics from the German Engineering Federation VDMA reflect this commitment.

Iraq’s imports of plastics technology were up with an annual growth rate of 18.6%, from €20 million in 2017 to €47 million in 2022.
Iraq’s printing & paper technology imports have grown by 47.6% annually, from €5 in 2017 to €35 million in 2022.
Imports of packaging technology increased by 17.9% annually, from €47 million in 2018 to €107 million in 2023. (VDMA)

See detailed figures on the Iraqi plastprintpack market.

Iraq Plast 2023 surpassed all expectations

The success story of Iraq Plast & Agro Pack continued also with the 2023 event as 222 exhibitors from 16 countries showcased their innovative products and solutions to thousands of trade visitors from around Iraq and the entire region. Notably, a significant portion of these attendees were esteemed Hosted Buyers, joining in delegations.

The exhibitors came from Austria, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.

The astounding number of trade visitors surpassed the exhibitors' expectations by far, underscoring the immense interest and substantial investment prospects within the Iraqi agrofood & plastprintpack industry.

The event started with a bang on 19 September 2023 when it was opened by some of the most prominent figures in the industry:

Mrs Begard Talabani, Minister of Agriculture
Mr Sawar Kamal Hawari, Deputy Minister of Trade & Industry
Dr Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Board of Investment
Mr Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil

Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, the Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, and Türkiye were represented by their respective Consuls General.

Plast Iraq & Agro Pack took place at the prestigious Erbil International Fairground from 19 to 21 September 2023.

Thank you!

The entire So Fuar & fairtrade team says thank you for your valuable contribution to the success of the event and look forward to seeing you again from 25 - 28 November 2024 for the 7th Agro Pack & 5th Plast Iraq.