Innovative products, technologies and solutions from more than 300 exhibitors will once again make the 6th edition of Iraq plast a significant driving force within Iraq’s plastics and packaging industries.

Organised by So Fuar and fairtrade Messe, Iraq's largest industry event provides an invaluable platform for professionals to exchange on their business and discuss investments.

Taking place concurrently with the 8th edition of Agro Pack & Food Iraq, more than 10,000 professionals from across Iraq and beyond are expected to attend this key industry event. Mark your calendar for 24 to 27 November 2025 at the Erbil International Fairground. 

The 2024 edition of Plast, Agro Pack & Food Iraq attracted 10,362 attendees from across Iraq and a total of 47 countries, as well as 317 exhibitors from 18 countries. For a comprehensive overview, please refer to 2024 Post Show Report and Exhibitor list.

The overwhelming demand prompted the organisers, 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.

So here is the event’s structure:

Hall 2:

• Iraq plast spotlights raw materials and machinery for the plastics, printing and packaging industries
• Agro Pack Iraq: Focusing on technology and materials for food and beverage processing, as well as ingredients.

Hall 1:

• Food Iraq: A platform for showcasing and trading finished food & beverage products.
• Agro Iraq: Showcasing agriculture, crop production, livestock breeding, and poultry.

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 15.7%, from €20 million in 2017 to €48 million in 2023.
• 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.