The Middle East and Africa region has over the years, blossomed into a major hub of economic growth and innovation. This transformation is also vividly seen in the paper, printing, packaging, and related industries, as some of the best exhibitions are being hosted in the region, including Gulf Print & Pack, FESPA Middle East, SGI Dubai, etc.
As more and more of such high-profile events are being staged successfully each year, the region’s significance within the industry has grown immensely, making it a dynamic and exciting destination for major players and industry professionals wanting to increase their footprint in the Middle East and Africa region.
Listed below are some of the most important regional and international printing and packaging trade shows.
Middle East & Africa
JANUARY
ArabPlast: 7-9 January, 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. (Plastics, Recycling, Petrochemicals, Packaging & Rubber). www.arabplast.info
Gulf Print & Pack 2025: 14-16 January, 2025, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Printing & Packaging). www.gulfprintpack.com/riyadh/
FESPA Middle East: 20-22 January, 2025, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE. (Printing & Signage). www.fespamiddleeast.com
Paper & Tissue Show: 21-23 January, 2025, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Paper & Tissue). www.paperoneshow.net
LibyaFood: 26-29 January, 2025, Tripoli International Fair Ground, Tripoli, Libya. (Food & Packaging). www.libyafood.ly
FEBRUARY
Agropack Expo: 11-14 February, 2025, The Exhibition Centre, Pins Maritime, Algiers, Algeria. (Agro-food, Packaging, Plastics & Equipment). www.agropack-expo.com
Gulfood: 17-21 February, 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. (F&B). www.gulfood.com
printpack alger: 24-26 February, 2025, Palais des Expositions d’Alger – SAFEX, Algiers, Algeria. (Printing & Packaging). www.printpackalger.com
MARCH
agrofood Nigeria: 25-27 March, 2025, Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. (Agriculture, F&B Technology, Food Ingredients & Hospitality). www.agrofood-nigeria.com
plastprintpack Nigeria: 25-27 March, 2025, Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. (Plastics, Printing & Packaging). www.ppp-nigeria.com
APRIL
GITEX Africa: 14-16 April, 2025, Bab Jdid, Marrakech, Morocco. (Technology). www.gitexafrica.com
MAY
Saudi Plastics & Petrochem: 12-15 May, 2025, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Plastics & Petrochemicals). www.saudipp.com
Saudi Print & Pack: 12-15 May, 2025, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Printing & Packaging). www.saudi-pp.com
Propak East Africa: 20-22 May, 2025, Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. (Packaging, Plastics, Printing & Processing). www.propackeastafrica.com
Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo: 20-22 May, 2025, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Paper & Packaging). www.saudipaperandpackagingexpo.com
JUNE
ProPak MENA: 2-4 June, 2025, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt. (Packaging & Processing). www.propakmena.com
Propak Ghana: 17-19 June, 2025, The Grand Arena, ICC, Accra, Ghana. (Packaging, Plastics, Printing & Processing). www.propackghana.com
agrofood Ethiopia: 19-21 June, 2025, Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Agriculture, F&B Technology, Food Ingredients & Hospitality). www.agrofood-ethiopia.com
plastprintpack Ethiopia: 19-21 June, 2025, Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Plastics, Printing & Packaging). www.ppp-ethiopia.com
Senepack: 19-21 June, 2025, Centre des Expositions a Diamniadio (CICAD), Dakar, Senegal. (Packaging). www.senepack.com
SEPTEMBER
Paper Arabia 2025: 9-11 September, 2025, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE. (Paper Industry Event). www.paperarabia.com
Paper Middle East: 9-11 September, 2025, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt. (Paper & Paperboard, Tissue & Hygienic Products). www.papermideast.com
Print 2 Pack: 9-11 September, 2025, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt. (Printing & Packaging). www.print2packexpo.com
Propak West Africa 2025: 9-11 September, 2025, Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. (Packaging, Plastics, printing, Food Processing & Labelling). www.propakwestafrica.com
SIEMA Food Expo: 9-11 September, 2025, l’Office des Foires et Expositions de Casablanca (OFEC), Casablanca, Morocco. (Food Processing, Packaging & Machinery). www.siemamaroc.com
SGI Dubai 2025: 22-24 September, 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Edefine the print, signage, and imaging industries). www.signmiddleeast.com
OCTOBER
Propaper Dubai: 13-15 October, 2025, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. (Paper, Tissue, Paperboard, Packaging, Label & Package Printing). www.propaperdubai.com
GITEX Global: 13-17 October, 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. (AI, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Sustainable Technology). www.gitex.com
NOVEMBER
Paperworld Middle East / Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East: 11-13 November, 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. (Paper; Office Supplies; Stationery; Hobby, Craft & Art; Kraft & Packaging Products). www.paperworld-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com
Paper Middle East Saudi Arabia: 17-19 November, 2025, Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Paper & Paperboard, Tissue & Hygienic Products). www.papermideast.com
Print 2 Pack Saudi Arabia: 17-19 November, 2025, Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Printing & Packaging). www.print2packexpo.com
Other Major Global Trade Shows
FEBRUARY
Printpack India 2025: 1-5 February, 2025, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, India. (Printing & Packaging). www.printpackipama.com
DPES Sign Expo China 2025: 15-17 PWTC Expo & Area C of Canton Fair Complex, China. (Signage & Advertising). www.chinasignexpo.com/En
Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025: 24-27 February, 2025, Messe Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland. (Printing & Finishing). www.innovationdays.com
MARCH
FESPA Brasil 2025: 17-20 March, 2025, Blue Pavilion, Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Digital Printing). www.fespabrasil.com.br
APRIL
Plastics Recycling Show Europe: 1-2 April, RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Plastics Recycling). www.prseventeurope.com
Labelexpo Mexico 2025: Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico. (Label & Package Printing). www.labelexpo-mexico.com
WEPACK 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Packaging). www.wepack-expo.com
SinoCorrugated 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Corrugated Packaging). www.sino-corrugated.com
SinoFoldingCarton 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Folding Carton Packaging). www.wepack-expo.com
SinoPaper 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Packaging, Printing & Specialty Paper). www.sino-paperexpo.com
DPrint 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Digital Packaging & Printing). www.dprint-expo.com
Food Pack & Tech 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Food Packaging & Processing Technology). www.foodpack-tech.com
PACKON 2025: 8-10 April, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Packaging). www.china-packon.com
MAY
FESPA Global Print Expo 2025: 6-9 May, 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany. (Printing & Signage). www.fespa.com
European Sign Expo 2025: 6-9 May, 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany. (Printed Signage & Visual Communications). www.fespa.com
Global Printing & Packaging Expo 2025: 7-10 May, 2025, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarata, Indonesia. (Printing & Packaging). www.globalprintpackexpo.com
Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025: 8-10 May, 2025, BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. (Label & Package Printing). www.labelexpo-seasia.com
ipack-ima: 27-30 May, 2025, Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. (Processing & Packaging). www.ipackima.com
Print4All 2025: 27-30 May, 2025, Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. (Printing & Converting). www.print4all.it
JUNE
Eastpack Surabaya: 12-15 June, 2025, Grand City, Surabaya, Indonesia. (Processing & Packaging). www.eastpackindonesia.com
JULY
Surabaya Printing Expo 2025: 9-12 July, 2025, Grand City, Surabaya, Indonesia. (Printing, Printing Machinery, Equipment & Supplies). www.surabayaprintingexpo.com
SEPTEMBER
Labelexpo Europe 2025: 16-19 September, 2025, Fira Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. (Label & Package Printing). www.labelexpo-europe.com
Sign China 2025: 17-19 September, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. (Advertising & Digital Signage). www.signchinashow.com
FESPA Mexico 2025: 25-27 September, 2025, Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, Mexico. (Printing & Signage). www.mexico.fespa.com
OCTOBER
Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2025: 22-25 October, 2025, Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey. (Packaging). www.packagingfair.com
