ArabPlast 2027

About

Now in its 18th edition, ArabPlast is one of the longest-running and most respected trade shows in the MENA region, and it remains the definitive gathering for the plastics, petrochemicals, packaging, and rubber industries across the Arab world. Organised by Al Fajer Information and Services and held biennially at the Dubai World Trade Centre, each edition draws the full supply chain into one venue for three intensive days of business and innovation.

The numbers give a sense of the scale. Previous editions have attracted over 30,000 visitors from more than 130 countries and gathered upwards of 900 exhibitors, with country pavilions adding an extra layer of international breadth to the floor. The visitor mix is broad in the best possible way, spanning manufacturers, processors, raw material suppliers, recyclers, machinery companies, packaging producers, chemical distributors, academic institutions, and government bodies. It is the kind of diversity that makes meaningful cross-industry conversations happen organically.

Sustainability and circular economy thinking have moved firmly to the centre of ArabPlast in recent editions, which reflects broader shifts in the industry globally. Dedicated zones around recycling technologies, bio-based materials, and sustainable packaging sit alongside the more traditional machinery and processing equipment showcases. The global plastics market is projected to exceed $750 billion by 2030, and ArabPlast positions itself as the regional platform where companies can tap into that growth while navigating the evolving demands around environmental responsibility and industrial efficiency.

Dubai's role as a global trade hub connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia gives the show a strategic reach that goes well beyond the Gulf, making it a genuinely international platform despite its strong regional identity.