PLASTEX 2026

PLASTEX is the leading international trade fair dedicated to the plastic machinery, components, raw materials and chemicals in North and East Africa. 

The global plastics market volume stood at USD 586 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 5% by 2025, from which the MENA region market is estimated to reach over USD 80 billion by 2027, with Egypt holding 17% share of MENA region’s plastic market.

Egypt’s international plastics and rubber exhibition, PLASTEX, now in its 18th edition, is an essential exhibition for established industry affiliates, as well as new firms targeting the Middle East and North Africa’s ever growing exhibition markets.

PLASTEX 2026, connects buyers from Egypt, Middle East and Africa regions with leading international and local manufacturers and distributors of plastics, including raw materials, components, machinery and technologies,semi-finished and end products.

Taking place from 11-14 January 2026, PLASTEX will attract over 22,000 trade professionals and decision makers from Egypt and regional countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, UAE and many more, over 4 days providing an unprecedented opportunity for face-to-face interaction and networking to embark on new business ventures.