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With 5,403 trade visitors from all of Algeria's industrial sites and 302 exhibitors from 22 countries, plast alger 2025 once again demonstrated its exceptional importance.

Particular interest was shown in Recycling Solutions, as Algeria has irrevocably embarked on the path of the circular economy, towards innovations for a sustainable future.
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The fast-growing market for innovative plast, printpack & recycling solutions in Algeria being the main prerequisite for highly satisfied exhibitors and trade visitors, we look forward to seeing you presenting your offers again on 30 March and 01 April 2026 at the Palais des Expositions – SAFEX in Algiers.

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Impressions

Investment in technology to boost
local production, export and replace imports

According to the German mechanical engineering association VDMA, Algeria is one of the largest investors in plastics, printing and packaging technologies in Africa and the Middle East. These technological imports enable Algeria to develop and diversify its own production, increase its exports, and replace imports of consumables.

In this context, plast & printpack alger plays an important role in raising awareness among the Algerian public of environmentally friendly materials and packaging, and in familiarising the public with the circular economy.

Facts on Algeria’s rapidly growing plastics and packaging industry

Imports of plastic raw materials grew by 9.0% annually between 2007 and 2022, from 304 kt to over a thousand kt in 2022. Algeria is thus the second largest importer of plastics in primary forms in Africa & Middle East, following Egypt and well ahead of the UAE. (EUROMAP)
Algeria’s imports of plastics technology increased by 32% annually between 2020 and 2023, from €91m to €210m. This makes Algeria the second largest importer of plastics technology on the African continent after Egypt (€220m). (VDMA)
With €161m in 2023, Algeria is the second largest importer of packaging technology in Africa, ahead of Egypt (€145m) and after South Africa (€194m). (VDMA)

The increasing significance of plast alger for industry participants was underscored by the debut appearance of Sonatrach, Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas company, which reported export revenues of $49.8 billion in 2023.

Renowned for its central role in Algeria’s energy sector, Sonatrach exhibited a range of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products, including PEHD Soufflage 5502, PEHD Injection 6030, and PEHD Film TR 144. These innovations highlight Sonatrach’s commitment to expanding its presence in the plastics and petrochemical industries.

Wissem Amel Benadjaoud
AFC Industry

Merlijn van Essen
PureLoop / EREMA Group

Jérôme Lafont
ALBIS

plast, printpack & Recycling Solutions is thematically structured

plast alger reflects the dynamic development of the Algerian plastics and packaging market. Don't miss this important gathering of industry leaders and innovators and be part of the future of plastics, printing and packaging in Algeria. Join us for the 10th edition of this landmark event, showcasing a range of cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions for a brighter, more circular future.

Pavilion Ahaggar left side:
Plastics & recycling machinery
Pavilion Ahaggar right side:
Printing & packaging machines and materials
Pavilion C Casbah:
Raw materials & auxiliaries, Plastics & recycling machinery

Algerian Participation

plast & printpack alger is proud to host major governmental institutions and market leaders from Algeria's plastics, printing, and packaging industries.

Austria Pavilion

The Austrian Pavilion at plast & printpack alger receives strong support from ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Algeria, the commercial section of the Austrian Embassy in Algiers.

China Pavilion

A significant number of more than a hundred Chinese exhibitors are once again expected for the event, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies.

French Participation

Renowned French market leaders showcased their products through individual corporate stands. Additionally, the Algerian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry CCIAF provided crucial support for the French contingent.

German Pavilion

For the 2026 event, Germany will once again be officially represented with its own German Pavilion. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, along with the German Trade Fair Association AUMA and the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery, provide full support for the Pavilion.

India Pavilion

plast & printpack alger eagerly anticipates a strong participation from India, as industry players from the country showcasing their latest products and solutions.

Italy Pavilion

The Italian Trade Agency ITA collaborates with trade associations AMAPLAST and ACIMGA to ensure a prominent Italian presence at plast & printpack alger.

Spanish Pavilion

The Spanish Pavilion at plast & printpack alger is supported by IVACE + i, the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness and Innovation. This backing ensures a strong national presence, with Spanish companies showcasing innovative solutions in packaging, printing, and plastics processing.

Türkiye Pavilion

The Turkish Pavilion is all set to make a significant impact, thanks to the strong support from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade.

“We are proud that since 2010 plast alger has been embraced by leading technology and raw material suppliers from around the globe as their most important business platform in the region”, says Martin März, fairtrade founder and managing partner.

“And we thank the Algerian government as well as Algerian, Maghreb, European, Middle Eastern and Asian embassies, institutions and associations for their unmitigated and ongoing support.”

"For plast & printpack alger, we are delighted to be welcoming world leaders in technology," says Petra Cullmann, Executive Director of Messe Duesseldorf.

"We are particularly pleased that our exhibitors are presenting innovations specifically adapted to the Algerian market."

Algeria invests in the production of plastics raw material and in plastics technology

Since a few years, Algeria heavily invests in the production of plastics raw materials to be able to gradually reduce such imports.

“When it comes to plastics technology” outlines Thomas Franken, Project Director K with Messe Duesseldorf, “Algeria’s imports increased by 32% annually between 2020 and 2023, from €91m to €210m. According to VDMA, this makes Algeria the second largest importer of plastics technology on the African continent after Egypt (€220m).”