The ProPak Vietnam 2025 exhibition is set to run from March 18 to 20, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) located in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City. This 17th iteration of ProPak will feature over 340 businesses from more than 26 countries and territories, showcasing innovative technologies within the processing, packaging, and food industry.
With a massive display area extending up to 13,000 square meters, ProPak Vietnam 2025 is expected to attract significant attention from industry stakeholders worldwide. This year, the exhibition includes specific sections focusing on beverage technologies, recognized as DrinkTech, which is likely to continue drawing major interest from both local and international enterprises.
Key highlights of ProPak Vietnam 2025 include the Business Matching program—an organized space allowing one-on-one connections between buyers and suppliers on a global scale. This section aims to facilitate partnership opportunities and optimize business transactions between participating enterprises.
Scheduled to run concurrently with ProPak is the Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2025 exhibition, which is set for the same dates at the SECC. This will be the 12th edition of the Plastics & Rubber exhibition, with more than 100 exhibiting companies from 15 countries anticipated to partake, alongside over 6,000 specialized visitors. Their display area will cover more than 5,000 square meters, providing ample platform for bilateral discussions and potential collaborations.
The global plastics market is projected to reach approximately $730 billion by 2025, with annual growth rates of 3.5%. Meanwhile, the rubber industry expects to achieve $60 billion. The Vietnamese plastics sector is also thriving, with estimates predicting production levels to hit 16.36 million tons by 2029, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8.44%.
The collaborative nature of ProPak Vietnam 2025 and Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2025 poses exciting prospects for local firms, moving them closer to integrating with global supply chains and aligning their strategies with modern sustainable practices. The two exhibitions aim not only to showcase advancements but also to provide key industry stakeholders with insights on trends and innovations, especially within green technologies and sustainable initiatives.
Among the noteworthy opportunities at these exhibitions are specialized seminars featuring industry specialists, including representatives from organizations such as the World Packaging Organization (WPO), Asia Packaging Federation (APF), and the Vietnam Food and Food Technology Association (VAFoST). Topics for the seminars will range from the latest green technology trends to significant policy discussions aimed at fostering innovative approaches within the sectors.
One of the focal points during the exhibitions will be the DrinkTech section, which promises to spotlight intelligent packaging solutions for the beverage industry. Featuring participation from reputed entities like TetraPak, PWC, and HEINEKEN Vietnam, this segment is projected to provide insights on the current trajectories within the beverage packaging sector, including trends and strategies impacting smart packaging implementations.
"This platform gives everyone the chance to search for potential suppliers or partners, which can help find technological resources or new product development trends," shared Vu Hoang Minh, Co-founder and R&B Director of Nova & Co. He emphasized the importance of staying updated with technology and material trends to prepare for future shifts within the industry.
The exhibitions aim to cultivate discussion and cooperation among manufacturers, highlighting success stories and exploring paths for building more resilient and sustainable value chains. Both events embody the importance of adaptability within the rapidly transforming sectors of packaging and manufacturing.
ProPak Vietnam 2025 and Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2025 not only align with the growing demands for sustainable practices but also signal the continued evolution of industries toward innovative production methods and collaborative environments. With participants from various corners of the globe, these exhibitions are poised to renew business relations and set the stage for future opportunities across the packaging and processing landscapes.
Industry leaders are encouraged to take full advantage of the resources and programs offered, including the comprehensive Business Matching platform and educational seminars scheduled throughout the events. Overall, the exhibitions reflect the vibrant growth potential of both the packaging technology and plastics industries within Vietnam and the greater Southeast Asian region.