About this expo
PLASTEX is an international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry, organized by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, with ACG-ITF TRADE FAIRS S.A.E. also listed as an organizer. The event is supported by The General Federation for the Production & Manufacture of Plastic in the Arab World. The 2028 edition is scheduled from January 9 to 12, 2028, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, Egypt, which features four fully equipped halls offering over 40,300 square meters of flexible exhibition space.
The event covers the plastics and rubber value chain and targets global industry leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers. The 2028 edition is projected to host over 700 exhibiting companies, more than 35,000 attendees from 100-plus countries, and over 125 expert speakers. A previous edition in 2025 hosted 500 exhibitors, 32,000 visitors, and covered 25,000 square meters of exhibition area.
Concurrent programs include a Strategic Conference, a Recycling and Packaging Conference, and a Technical Conference. The event aims to drive innovation, investment, and industrial growth across the plastics and rubber value chain. Country pavilions are also planned for the 2028 edition.
Highlights
5 items- Positioned as the largest plastics and rubber exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa
- The 2028 edition is scheduled for January 9-12, 2028, at Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, with over 40,300 square meters of exhibition space
- The 2028 edition projects over 700 exhibiting companies, 35,000 attendees, and 125+ expert speakers from 100+ countries
- The 2025 edition hosted 500 exhibitors, 32,000 visitors, and covered 25,000 square meters
- Concurrent conferences include a Strategic Conference, a Recycling and Packaging Conference, and a Technical Conference
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is PLASTEX?+
PLASTEX is an international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry, organized by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, with ACG-ITF TRADE FAIRS S.A.E. also as an organizer. It is supported by The General Federation for the Production & Manufacture of Plastic in the Arab World.
When and where is the 2028 edition of PLASTEX?+
The 2028 edition of PLASTEX will take place from January 9 to 12, 2028, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, Egypt. The center has four fully equipped halls offering over 40,300 square meters of exhibition space.
How large is PLASTEX expected to be in 2028?+
The 2028 edition is projected to host over 700 exhibiting companies, more than 35,000 attendees from over 100 countries, and over 125 expert speakers.
What was the scale of PLASTEX in 2025?+
The 2025 edition hosted 500 exhibitors, 32,000 visitors, and covered 25,000 square meters of exhibition area.
What concurrent programs does PLASTEX feature?+
PLASTEX features a Strategic Conference, a Recycling and Packaging Conference, and a Technical Conference. Country pavilions are also planned for the 2028 edition.