Could you provide a concise summary of Saudi PPPP 2025, the major regional gathering for the plastics, polymers, print, and packaging sectors?
The 20th Editions of the successful Saudi Plastics & Petrochemicals and Saudi Print & Pack trade fairs, the leading gathering for the plastics, polymers, rubber, foam, paper, print, and packaging sectors in the Middle East will be held from 12 to 15 May 2025.
These events are co-located with Riyadh International Industry Week 2025, showcasing cutting-edge innovations, technologies, and solutions. Over 18,000 qualified buyers will have the opportunity once again to explore a wide range of latest developments in each sector, network with industry professionals and gain insights and knowledge that will shape the future of these sectors. These events serve as a platform for driving business growth, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
How has the Kingdom Vision 2030 plan impacted the growth of these industries in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has transformed growth in these sectors through government investment, business incentives and innovative policy interventions. The vision has facilitated industrial diversification, innovation, export opportunities, and regulatory changes to increase the non-oil economy of the Kingdom to nearly 50% of GDP. The local market of each of these sectors is expanding rapidly. For example, the plastic packaging market will reach a value of $8 billion in 2024. The rubber market in Saudi is dominated by foreign suppliers and worth $3.5 billion. The petrochemical machinery and equipment market is worth $3.6 billion and the foam products market will reach a value of $4.76 billion by the end of 2024. In addition, the paper sector is witnessing massive growth. Pulp and paper imports will hit nearly $2 billion by the end of 2024, and paper and paperboard imports will reach over $5 billion by the end of 2024. Growth in the Saudis accelerating economy will continue throughout 2025.
How would you describe exhibitor participation at Saudi PPPP concerning the progression of the plastics, polymers, rubber, foam, paper, print, and packaging industries, considering the influx of new exhibitors and the scale of the Saudi Print Pack, and Saudi Plastics and Petrochemical Exhibition (SPPPP) in 2025?
The Saudi PPPP 2025 reflects the dynamic progress of the sectors. As the largest business platform of its type in the Gulf region, international and local industry players are coming to Riyadh again in 2025 to showcase innovations, forge partnerships, and explore emerging trends. The Saudi Print & Pack 2025 and Saudi Plastics & Petrochemicals 2025 trade fairs are expected to attract more exhibitors and visitors in 2025, reflecting an acceleration of growth in each market. This growth is being driven by economic success through the adoption of advanced technologies, sustainable solutions, and new business opportunities in the Kingdom
Do you think it’s essential to incorporate non-plastic products such as paper, pulp-fibre-based items, and other sustainable alternatives into the SPPPP show to promote sustainability across these industries?
This year’s focus on paper products at Saudi Print and Pack 2025 is essential to offer the market sustainable alternatives. In addition, including natural rubber products and rubber recycling technologies demonstrates the commitment by Saudi Plastics & Petrochemicals 2025 in promoting sustainability across various industries. Both shows serve as essential knowledge hubs to the industrial sector. By including new exhibitor categories in the shows alongside other sustainable categories we already offer such as waste management, that provide sustainable alternatives, visitors can make their businesses more resilient in the future. These actions by show director align with Saudi Arabia’s Vison 2030
What will Saudi Print & Pack 2025, and Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2025 offer to prospective new visitors, exhibitors, and investors viewing Saudi Arabia as a promising hub for business and expansion?
If you are a potential visitor, exhibitor or investor considering Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment the event will offer a comprehensive understanding of the market through international and local product demonstrations and knowledge exchange. Visitors will be able to foster strong relationships with exhibitors that leads to business growth. Exhibitors can benchmark their offering against a wide variety of international and local innovations, technologies, products and services. And investors will be able to engage with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and government agencies as well as explore widespread private sector investment opportunities.
