Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Afro Plast Expo 2027 is set to be a significant event in the plastics industry, showcasing the latest technologies and products. With over 450 exhibitors from 27 countries, it serves as a vital platform for networking and business opportunities.
The event will attract more than 18,000 trade visitors, providing exhibitors direct access to key buyers and distributors from the MENA region. This expo is not just an exhibition; it is a hub for innovation and industry transformation.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Afro Plast Expo 2027 runs from January 9 to 12 at Egypt International Exhibition Center, New Cairo, Egypt.
- 2Scale and Focus: The event will feature over 450 global brands from 27 countries, focusing on plastics, rubber, and non-woven technologies.
- 3Organiser: The expo is organized by Business Plus and Vision Fairs, known for their impactful trade events.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attracting over 18,000 trade visitors from Egypt and the MENA region, the expo connects key decision-makers and industry professionals.
- 5Entry: Registration is available online; check the official website for details.
Why visit
Visit Afro Plast Expo 2027 to connect with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the plastics and rubber industries. Gain insights into the latest technologies and products, network with industry professionals, and explore new business opportunities. The event offers a unique chance to engage with key decision-makers and expand your market reach in the MENA region.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Afro Plast Expo 2027 provides unparalleled access to a targeted audience of industry professionals and decision-makers. Showcase your latest innovations, connect with potential buyers, and enhance your brand visibility in the rapidly growing MENA market. The strategic B2B focus of the event ensures meaningful interactions that can lead to significant business growth.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Plastics processors and converters (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming)
Packaging manufacturers and brand owners sourcing flexible, rigid, and film packaging
Recycling, waste-recovery, and circular-economy operators
Non-woven and hygiene product producers
Raw material, polymer, masterbatch, and additive buyers
Machinery importers, distributors, and technical agents
Construction, automotive, and electrical/electronics plastics buyers
Industry associations, standards bodies, and trade media
Government and municipal waste-management representatives
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Plastics and rubber processing machinery manufacturers
Injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming equipment suppliers
Polymer producers and compounders
Masterbatch, additive, and colorant suppliers
Mold, die, and tooling makers
Recycling and sorting equipment and technology providers
Packaging machinery and materials suppliers
Non-woven and hygiene production line suppliers
Automation, robotics, and quality-control system integrators
Testing, certification, and trade-association bodies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Plastics and rubber processing machinery
Injection molding and extrusion equipment
Blow molding and thermoforming systems
Raw materials, polymers, and compounds
Masterbatch, additives, and colorants
Recycling and waste-recovery technology
Packaging machinery and materials
Non-woven and hygiene production technology
Molds, dies, and auxiliary equipment
Automation, robotics, and quality-control systems
Semi-finished and technical plastics parts
Location & Facilities
Venue
Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
New Cairo, Egypt
Facilities
Parking
Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
This edition
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Exhibitors: 450
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
New Cairo, Egypt
Why it matters
Visit Afro Plast Expo 2027 to connect with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the plastics and rubber industries. Gain insights into the latest technologies and products, network with industry professionals, and explore new business opportunities.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Cairo International Airport
Main international gateway; confirm terminal and live traffic before travel
TBA
to venue
approx. 30-45 min
by car
Capital International Airport
Alternative airport near the New Administrative Capital; limited international service, confirm availability
TBA
to venue
approx. 25-40 min
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
5-star hotel, Fifth Settlement / New Cairo
New Cairo
Approx. nightly rate; 10-20 min to EIEC; confirm with hotel.
4-star hotel, New Cairo
New Cairo
Approx. nightly rate; 10-25 min to EIEC; confirm with hotel.
4-star hotel, Heliopolis / Airport corridor
Heliopolis
Approx. nightly rate; 20-35 min to EIEC, convenient for CAI.
3-star / budget hotel, Nasr City
Nasr City
Approx. nightly rate; 20-30 min to EIEC; confirm shuttle options.
Airport hotel, Cairo International Airport
Airport
Approx. nightly rate; convenient for early departures.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forCairo Metro Line 3 (e.g., Adly Mansour) then feeder bus/taxi to EIEC
Metro does not reach EIEC directly; allow extra time for the last leg.
Public bus
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forLocal bus or microbus from New Cairo / Nasr City to EIEC
Routes and frequency vary; ask hotel staff for current options.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EGP 250-400; confirm meter or fixed fare before departure
Best forCairo International Airport (CAI) to Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
Traffic can extend journey time; agree fare or use meter.
Ride-hail
Estimated costApprox. EGP 200-350 from airport; EGP 60-120 from New Cairo hotels; confirm app estimate
Best forCAI Airport or New Cairo hotel to EIEC
Uber and Careem are commonly used; check availability and surge pricing.
Parking
Estimated costApprox. EGP 50-100 per day; confirm venue rate
Best forEIEC on-site parking
Parking capacity may be limited during peak show days; arrive early.
Hotel shuttle
Estimated costOften complimentary or approx. EGP 50-100 return; confirm with hotel
Best forParticipating New Cairo hotels to EIEC
Shuttle availability varies by hotel; book in advance.
Walking
Estimated costNo fare; 15-30 min walk depending on hotel
Best forNearby hotels in Fifth Settlement to EIEC
Sidewalks and crossings vary; use ride-hail after dark.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from CCE to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forCapital International Airport (CCE) to Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
approx. 25-40 min; Alternative airport near the New Administrative Capital; limited international service, confirm availability.
Weather
January is Cairo's winter: expect mild, sunny days around 18-20 degrees Celsius and cool nights around 8-10 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is infrequent but possible, and winter smog or dust episodes can occur. Bring a light jacket and layers for evening temperatures, and monitor air quality if you are sensitive.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the local currency for on-site and ground costs; card acceptance varies by merchant, so carry some cash for taxis and small purchases. Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for data during show days.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Smart casual or business attire is appropriate for trade exhibitions in Cairo. Lightweight fabrics work well indoors, but bring a jacket for cool January evenings.
Language
Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken in business and at international exhibitions, though exhibitor materials may be bilingual.
Tipping
Tipping is customary for restaurant service, hotel staff, and drivers. Carry small notes in Egyptian pounds for everyday gratuities.
Ramadan timing
Ramadan in 2027 is expected to fall outside the January show dates, but Islamic holidays can affect business hours. Confirm any public-holiday closures before scheduling meetings.
Local transport etiquette
Ride-hail apps are convenient and often cashless. For street taxis, agree the fare before departure. Allow extra time for Cairo traffic, especially around peak hours.
Photography and privacy
Ask permission before photographing people or stand displays. Some exhibitors may restrict photography of machinery or prototypes.
Weekend
The Egyptian weekend is Friday-Saturday. Some businesses operate reduced hours on Fridays; plan meetings Sunday-Thursday where possible.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: CAI
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving New Cairo; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Cairo International Airport (CAI): approx. 30-45 min; Capital International Airport (CCE): approx. 25-40 min. Allow road or rail time to Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC): New Cairo: 5-star hotel, Fifth Settlement / New Cairo; New Cairo: 4-star hotel, New Cairo; Heliopolis: 4-star hotel, Heliopolis / Airport corridor.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in New Cairo; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).
Parking: On-site parking is available at Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: 8-20 degrees Celsius (46-68 degrees Fahrenheit) typical daytime and nighttime range in New Cairo in January; cool evenings, mild afternoons.
Seasonality: January is winter in Cairo with low rainfall, but occasional showers and dust or smog episodes can occur. Pack a light jacket and layers; monitor air quality if sensitive.
Packing: The January 2027 New Cairo monthly outlook capture returned no usable monthly data, so no temperature or rainfall figures can be quoted. Pack layers for mild winter days and a light jacket for cool evenings, and check a live forecast in the week before travel.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Afro Plast Expo 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14
Confirm Afro Plast Expo 2027 dates, venue (EIEC, New Cairo), and visitor registration status on afroplast.com.
Day 13
Book flights to Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrange airport transfer or ride-hail.
Day 12
Reserve a hotel in New Cairo or the Fifth Settlement, close to EIEC.
Day 11
Check Egypt visa eligibility and apply for an e-visa if needed.
Day 10
Download the exhibitor list and floor plan; shortlist machinery, materials, and recycling suppliers to visit.
Day 9
Request meetings with target exhibitors and confirm stand numbers.
Day 8
Review the conference or seminar programme and note sessions relevant to plastics processing or recycling.
Day 7
Prepare a buyer checklist: specifications, volumes, compliance requirements, and budget ranges.
Day 6
Arrange travel insurance and check passport validity (six months recommended).
Day 5
Print or save registration confirmation, hotel voucher, and transport details.
Day 4
Pack business cards, a light jacket for cool evenings, and comfortable shoes for hall walking.
Day 3
Confirm local transport options from hotel to EIEC and estimated journey times.
Day 2
Check the weather forecast and plan arrival at EIEC 30-45 minutes before your first meeting.
Day 1
Reconfirm badge pickup location and opening hours; set aside time for follow-up notes after each meeting.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Afro Plast Expo 2027 registration concourse
Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC)
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Afro Plast Expo 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Afro Plast Expo 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You buy or specify plastics/rubber equipment or materials and can commit to travel in early January.
Best for
Plastics and rubber processors, converters and buyers travelling to New Cairo to review machinery, materials and supplier options during the 9-12 January 2027 run.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before 9 January 2027 for visa, flight and hotel booking.
Risks
Hotel and flight capture returned no usable priced inventory for these dates, so travel costs must be quoted live.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation goal with Egyptian processors for the 2027 edition.
Best for
Plastics and rubber machinery, mould, material and recycling suppliers targeting Egyptian and North African converters.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight and marketing preparation.
Risks
No stand pricing or floor plan appears in the captured pages; confirm cost and hall allocation with the organiser.
skip
Your product scope or regional focus does not match this sector-specific fair.
Best for
Teams outside the plastics and rubber value chain or without Egyptian/North African commercial plans this cycle.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is Afro Plast Expo 2027?
Afro Plast Expo 2027 is scheduled for 9-12 January 2027 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo, Egypt.
What is Afro Plast Expo?
Afro Plast Expo is a trade exhibition focused on plastics and rubber processing, raw materials, machinery, recycling, packaging, and non-woven technologies, serving the Egyptian and African markets.
Who should attend Afro Plast Expo 2027?
Attend if you are a plastics processor, packaging manufacturer, recycling operator, brand owner, raw-material buyer, machinery distributor, or technical professional sourcing plastics and rubber solutions for the region.
Is Afro Plast Expo trade-only?
Afro Plast Expo is positioned as a B2B trade exhibition; check the organiser's registration page for visitor eligibility and any trade-only requirements.
How do I register for Afro Plast Expo 2027?
Use the official organiser website at afroplast.com to find visitor registration, badge pickup, and access details as the show approaches.
How do I get from Cairo International Airport to EIEC?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main gateway. Allow roughly 30-45 minutes by taxi or ride-hail to EIEC in New Cairo, depending on traffic; confirm live routes before travel.
Are there hotels near the Egypt International Exhibition Center?
New Cairo and the Fifth Settlement have a range of 4- and 5-star hotels within a short drive of EIEC. Book early because January is a busy trade-show period.
Do I need a visa to attend Afro Plast Expo in Egypt?
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many visitors can apply for an Egypt e-visa before travel, and some nationalities may be eligible for visa on arrival. Confirm with the Egyptian consulate or official e-visa portal.
What products are exhibited at Afro Plast Expo?
Exhibits typically cover plastics and rubber machinery, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, raw materials, masterbatch, recycling technology, packaging, non-woven production, molds, and automation.
Is parking available at EIEC?
EIEC typically has on-site parking; confirm daily rates, hall access, and shuttle options with the venue or organiser before you travel.
What languages are spoken at Afro Plast Expo?
Arabic is the local language, and English is widely used in Egyptian business and at international trade exhibitions. Exhibitor materials are often bilingual.
What is the weather like in New Cairo in January?
January is winter in Cairo: expect mild sunny days around 18-20 degrees Celsius and cool nights around 8-10 degrees Celsius, with low but occasional rainfall. Bring layers for evening temperatures.
Can I combine Afro Plast Expo with other Cairo trade shows?
Check the organiser's calendar for co-located or concurrent events; Cairo's exhibition calendar often clusters trade fairs at EIEC, so review dates before booking travel.
How do I book a booth at Afro Plast Expo 2027?
Exhibitor space is managed by the organiser. Visit afroplast.com and use the exhibitor enquiry or booking contact to request floor plans, stand options, and terms.
Glossary
- Injection molding
- A manufacturing process where molten polymer is injected into a mold cavity to form parts; widely used for high-volume plastic components.
- Extrusion
- A continuous process that pushes molten polymer through a die to produce profiles, pipes, films, or filaments.
- Blow molding
- A process for making hollow plastic parts such as bottles and containers by inflating a heated parison inside a mold.
- Thermoforming
- A sheet-forming process where thermoplastic sheet is heated and drawn over or into a mold.
- Masterbatch
- A concentrated mixture of pigments or additives dispersed in a carrier resin, added to base polymer during processing.
- Compound
- A polymer formulation that combines resin with additives, fillers, or reinforcements to achieve specific properties.
- Non-woven fabric
- A fabric-like material made from continuous filaments or staple fibers bonded together by heat, chemical, or mechanical means, used in hygiene, medical, and filtration products.
- Mechanical recycling
- Recovering plastic waste by sorting, washing, and re-melting it into pellets for new products.
- Circular economy
- An economic model that keeps materials in use through reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling.
- Auxiliary equipment
- Supporting machinery such as dryers, feeders, chillers, and granulators used alongside primary processing equipment.
- Mold
- A tool with a cavity that shapes molten or softened plastic into the desired part; also called a die in some processes.
- Film extrusion
- A process that produces plastic film by extruding molten polymer through a circular or flat die, followed by cooling and winding.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Afro Plast Expo 2027
- Afro Plast Expo Cairo
- Afro Plast 2027 New Cairo
- plastics machinery expo Egypt
- non-woven technology expo Cairo
- recycling equipment expo Egypt
- Afro Plast Expo EIEC
- plastic processing show Egypt
- plastics raw materials expo Cairo
- Afro Plast Expo dates 2027
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.