The 17th Edition of the Economic Forum for Paper, Carton, Printing and Packaging Industries Successfully Launched on September 9


Under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Environment, the Chamber of Printing, and the Export Council for Printing, the 17th edition of the Economic Forum for Paper, Carton, Converting Industries, Printing, and Packaging was successfully held from September 9 to September 11 at Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Halls 3 and 4, located on El-Mosheer Tantawy Axis.
This year’s edition was considered one of the most prominent in the forum’s history, both in terms of participation and exhibition scale. The event hosted more than 450 Egyptian companies and factories, alongside approximately 200 international companies, covering a total exhibition area of 21,000 square meters.


The forum witnessed strong participation from several international trade representations, including India, China, Turkey, Singapore, France, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Italy, and other countries interested in exploring new investment opportunities within the Egyptian market, particularly in the paper, carton, printing, and packaging sectors.


The exhibition focused on showcasing the latest technologies and innovations used in paper, carton, packaging, and printing industries. A significant number of commercial agencies specializing in machinery imports, production lines, and spare parts participated, in addition to international manufacturers presenting advanced technological solutions.


Achievements and Expansion.
Eng. Emad Shaalan, General Manager of the Industrial Forum for Paper, Carton, and Packaging, confirmed that this year’s edition recorded noticeable growth, including an increase in total exhibition space and a rise in both local and international participation.


He added that over the past seventeen years, the forum has successfully contributed to expanding the business scope of Egyptian factories and companies while attracting international investments to the Egyptian market, creating a qualitative leap for participating businesses.


The forum primarily focused on supporting exhibitors and helping them expand their operations locally and internationally by facilitating export agreements during the event. A key objective was opening new opportunities for international deals between local manufacturers and global buyers, as well as between foreign exhibitors and local importers.


The event targeted attracting more than 30,000 specialized visitors, with strong investments made in marketing and promotional activities both locally and internationally to ensure high-quality attendance. Additionally, the forum introduced a hosted buyers program aimed at supporting exports and enhancing opportunities for local products.


Alongside the exhibition, numerous panel discussions and knowledge sessions were held to enrich visitor expertise, address challenges faced by Egyptian manufacturers, explore solutions to industry obstacles, and discuss strategies to increase the competitiveness of local products in international markets.