Iraq plast 2025, the country’s largest industry gathering, surpassed all expectations as more than 10,000 of Iraq’s leading buyers engaged in business discussions with 346 exhibitors from 21 countries. This made the 2025 edition the biggest and most international in the event’s history.

Recognised as Iraq’s premier platform for innovation in plastics, printing and packaging, the show was honoured by the attendance of high-ranking officials, including the KRG Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Governor of Erbil, the Chairman of the Investment Board, the President of the Duhok Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as ambassadors and consuls general from Armenia, China, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, and other countries.

Organised by So Fuar and fairtrade Messe, the 6^th edition of Iraq plast brought together industry professionals, investors, and decision-makers to exchange expertise, build partnerships and explore emerging business opportunities.

Held alongside the 8^th edition of Agro Pack & Food Iraq, the event took place from 24 to 27 November 2025 at the Erbil International Fairground.

Exhibitors represented a broad spectrum of nations, including Armenia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

• Booming plastic raw materials market
  Iraq’s imports of plastic raw materials skyrocketed at 21% annual growth from 40 kt in 2011 to 483 kt in 2024. (EUROMAP)
• Sharply rising plastic consumption and plastic consumption per capita
  The country’s plastic consumption per capita increased by 22% annually over the past years, from 0.5 kg in 2009 to 10.2 kg in 2024. (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:
• Plastics technology on the rise
  Between 2020 and 2024, Iraq’s imports of plastics technology increased with an annual growth rate of 22.9%, from 25 million euros to 57 million euros. (VDMA)
• Printing & paper technology demand exploding
  Imports in this sector grew by a massive 44% annually, from €13m in 2020 to €56m in 2024.
• High growth in packaging technology
  Between 2020 and 2024, Iraq’s imports of packaging technology increased with an annual growth rate of 9.7%, from 65 million euros to 94 million euros. (VDMA)

See detailed figures on Iraq’s plastprintpack market.

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.

Hall 1:

• Food Iraq: A platform for showcasing and trading finished food & beverage products.
• Ingredients: Major ingredient producers presenting their innovative solutions & products.
• Agro Iraq: Showcasing agriculture, crop production, livestock breeding, and poultry.