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Returning to Algiers for its landmark 10th edition, plast alger 2026 proudly showcases the vibrant momentum of Algeria’s plastics, packaging and recycling markets. plast alger is held in conjunction with its sister event printpack alger.

Organised by fairtrade Messe and Messe Düsseldorf, plast alger represents an incredibly valuable event powered by K - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber and the K – Alliance.

The demand for recycling facilities in Algeria is rising steadily, creating strong business opportunities to technology and solution providers. The 10th edition of plast alger will place a special focus on RECYCLING SOLUTIONS.

plast alger 2026 brings together 260+ top exhibitors from 22 countries, showcasing the very best in plastics, packaging and recycling innovation.

Leading manufacturers, technology pioneers and service providers will present cutting-edge solutions, reinforcing plast alger’s reputation as a premier international business hub.

With exhibitors from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the event highlights unmatched technological excellence, global connectivity, and commercial opportunities across the industry.

The exhibitors come from Algeria, Austria, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands,Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.

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.

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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 Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, 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 organised by AVEP (the Valencian Association of Plastic Companies) and 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.

Welcome AFC as Visitor Registration Sponsor 2026!

Since more than 20 years, the AFC Group is one of the first Algerian private companies to specialize in plastic processing and recycling. The AFC Group consists of 5 subsidiaries:

AFC MONOFILAMENT – Production of monofilaments for brushes and brooms, since 2002
AFC RECYCLAGE – Plastic Recycling, since 2009
AFC INDUSTRY – Project engineering and sales of plastic machinery, since 2018
AFC MENA – Project engineering and development of industrial solutions across the MENA region
ZAD – AI-driven industrial solutions enabling machines to think, diagnose and optimize

Sonatrach to participate again in plast alger in 2026

The growing importance of plast alger for industry stakeholders is underscored by Sonatrach’s first-time participation in 2025 and its confirmed return in 2026. Sonatrach is Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas company and generated revenues of USD 49 billion in 2024, of which USD 45 billion came from exports.

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

New EUROMAP & VDMA figures highlight Algeria’s fast-rising plastics & packaging industries

Boost local production and exports – Replace imports of consumables.

Algeria stands as a leading investor in plastics, packaging and recycling across Africa and the Middle East. These strategic imports drive local production diversification, enhance export capabilities, and reduce dependency on consumable imports.

In this context, plast alger & Recycling Solutions play a pivotal role in promoting eco-friendly materials, fostering circular economy practices and raising public awareness.

• Imports of plastic raw materials grew by 7.8% annually between 2007 and 2024, from 304 kt to 1,095 kt in 2024. Algeria is thus the third largest importer of plastics in primary forms in Africa & Middle East, following the UAE and Egypt. (EUROMAP)

• Algeria’s imports of plastics technology increased by 34.6% annually between 2020 and 2024, from €91m to €299m.

• This makes Algeria the largest importer of plastics technology on the African continent before Morocco (230m), South Africa (€205m) and Egypt (€175m). (VDMA)

• With €225m in 2024, Algeria is also the largest importer of packaging technology in Africa, ahead of Egypt (€192m), South Africa (€185m), Morocco (€152) and Nigeria (€121m). (VDMA)

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A trusted platform – plast alger & Recycling Solutions gain strong support from local and global institutions

With backing from highly respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – this event reinforces its position as Algeria’s leading business and innovation hub for the plastics, packaging and recycling sectors.

Wissem Amel Benadjaoud
AFC Industry

Merlijn van Essen
PureLoop / EREMA Group

Jérôme Lafont
ALBIS

“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."

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 have increased by 34.6% per annum between 2020 and 2024, from €91 million to €299 million. This makes Algeria the leading importer of plastics technology on the African continent, ahead of Morocco (€230 million), South Africa (€205 million) and Egypt (€175 million). (VDMA). ”

And he adds: "Imports of plastic raw materials increased by 7.8% per year between 2007 and 2024, rising from 304 kt to 1,095 kt in 2024. Algeria is thus the third largest importer of plastics in primary form in Africa and the Middle East, behind the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. (EUROMAP)"