Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2027 brings plastics, petrochemical and rubber suppliers to Riyadh, 26-29 April, for four days of machinery, materials and buyer meetings.
Dates
26–29 Apr 2027
City / country
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Venue
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC)
Time
1:30 PM – 9:30 PM daily
Event overview
Saudi Plastics & Petrochem returns to the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center for its 22nd edition, running 26-29 April 2027 alongside Saudi Print & Pack as part of Riyadh International Industry Week. The halls gather machinery builders, mould and die makers, raw-material and chemical suppliers, and converters serving the Kingdom's packaging, construction, automotive and consumer-goods industries.
Visitors come to compare extrusion, injection-moulding and recycling lines, source polymer grades and additives, and meet the processors delivering Saudi Vision 2030 industrial capacity. Four afternoon-to-evening days give buyers time for machine demonstrations, technical conversations and supplier meetings under one roof.
TL;DR
Compare injection-moulding, extrusion and recycling equipment side by side, qualify new polymer and additive suppliers, and meet the processors and brand owners buying in the Kingdom. The co-located Saudi Print & Pack adds the packaging and printing links in the same buying chain.
Saudi Arabia's converters are investing in capacity, localisation and recycled content, and this is the Kingdom's dedicated plastics and petrochemical platform. Exhibiting puts equipment, materials and technology in front of decision-makers from Riyadh, Jubail, Yanbu and Dammam in one four-day window.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Entrances & gates
Gate 3 - visitor parking
Visitor car park access.
Gate 5 - VIP
King Abdullah Branch Road; free VIP parking and valet.
On-site visitor parking via Gate 3; VIP parking free at Gate 5 with valet service.
Food options
RICEC food court
On-site diningParking: Visitor parking is inside the venue and is reached through Gate 3. VIP guests park free at Gate 5 on King Abdullah Branch Road, and the venue also offers valet parking.
Gate: Gate 3 serves visitor parking; Gate 5 on King Abdullah Branch Road is the VIP entrance with free parking.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring a passport or national ID matching the registration; collect the printed badge at the registration counter by the main entrance.
Ticket notes
A visitor pass covers all four days. The registration portal showed 'Registration Closed' when checked; passes are approved by the organiser and entry is for trade visitors aged 16 and over.
What's on
Mr. Fahad Alnanih
CEO @ Pure Polymers Company
Mr. Bader Al-Khalifa
Country Manager S&M @ Yokogawa
Eng. Sami Sarhan
Chief Advisor @ National Industrial Development Center
Mr. Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner @ B2G Consulting
Mr. Achraf Ellili
CEO @ Flow Progressive Logistics
Mr. Rajeeb Chowdhury
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer @ AJEX Logistics
Saudi Print & Pack 2027
Printing and packaging exhibition held in the same halls on the same four days, adding the packaging and converting links in the buying chain.
Same venue and dates, 26-29 April 2027.
WebsiteMinistry of Industry and Mineral Resources(MIM)
Under the patronage of the Ministry, with the show forming part of Riyadh International Industry Week · Saudi Arabia
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 21,900
Exhibitors: 350
Floor area: 16,000 sqm
Edition #: 21
This edition
2027
Visitors: 24,000
Exhibitors: 420
Next edition
2028
No following edition has been announced yet; the organiser is focused on the 22nd edition in April 2027.
Edition recap
The 21st edition filled the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center with machinery, moulds, polymers and petrochemical technology, running alongside Saudi Print & Pack under the Riyadh International Industry Week banner. Exhibitors came from 17 countries and seven country pavilions, and the floor carried live machine demonstrations across four days.
New this edition
Riyadh International Industry Week
The plastics and petrochemical show runs as one of several industrial trade fairs sharing the RICEC campus and a single industry-week identity.
SourceTestimonials
Austria is participating every second year. With an official hosting group stand pavilion at Saudi PPPP. We're very happy about our participation.
We were keen to participate in Saudi PPPP for the third time in a row because it is an attractive platform for local and international investors. There is a very large number of visitors, and many of our clients are either visitors or exhibitors.
Our presence in this exhibition was an effective and beneficial engagement for us. Under one roof, we were able to meet many customers and learn about many products.
Impact
Riyadh is the buying centre for Saudi plastics converting: packaging plants, construction-material producers and petrochemical downstream projects all send teams to this floor. Four consecutive days from early afternoon to late evening suit Gulf working hours and let a visiting buyer cover machinery, materials and packaging in one trip.
Audience quality
Expect plant managers, technical directors and procurement staff from converters in Riyadh, Jubail, Yanbu and Dammam, plus engineering firms specifying equipment. Decision-makers tend to attend with a project in hand, so technical questions and quotations move faster than at a consumer-facing fair.
Exhibitor outcomes
A stand here earns its cost through qualified machine enquiries and distributor conversations within a short drive of the Kingdom's converting clusters. Bring Arabic-speaking staff, a working demo, and a follow-up plan: most serious leads convert on a site visit or a second meeting in Riyadh rather than on the stand.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's largest plastics converter market, and its industrial strategy ties packaging, construction materials and petrochemical derivatives to local manufacturing. That keeps demand for machinery, moulds and polymer grades high, and makes a Riyadh show the shortest route to the buyers signing those lines.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Localisation of converting capacity
Vision 2030 industrial programmes are pushing converters to build inside the Kingdom rather than import finished goods, which lifts demand for moulding and extrusion lines.
What it changes: Equipment vendors with local service and spare-parts coverage win the projects.
Recycled content and circular packaging
Brand owners and regulators are asking for higher recycled content, so recycling lines, sorting equipment and recyclate grades now appear on the same shopping list.
What it changes: Material suppliers should bring certified recyclate and traceability documentation.
Petrochemical downstream integration
Jubail and Yanbu producers are extending into specialty polymers and compounds, creating a local supply base for converters and new demand for process technology.
What it changes: Process-equipment and additive suppliers can meet both producers and their customers in one hall.
Buyers who work the Gulf plastics calendar pair this Riyadh show with the Dubai and Dusseldorf flagships.
ArabPlast 2027
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Biennial Dubai plastics, petrochemical and packaging show; exact 2027 dates to reconfirm.
websitePlastindia 2027
New Delhi, India
Large Indian plastics exhibition; cycle dates to reconfirm.
websiteSaudi Print & Pack 2027
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Same venue and dates; packaging and printing equipment alongside the plastics halls.
websiteK 2028
Dusseldorf, Germany
World's leading plastics and rubber fair, triennial; 2028 dates to reconfirm.
websiteSame week
Both run 26-29 April 2027 at RICEC.
Same quarter
Gulf and Asian alternatives earlier in the year.
Edition dates for shows outside this listing follow the published circuit calendar and should be reconfirmed before booking.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
King Khalid International Airport
Main gateway for Riyadh, north of the city, with direct links to Gulf, European and Asian hubs.
about 35 km
to venue
30-45 minutes
by car
King Fahd International Airport
Eastern Province alternative for visitors combining the show with Jubail or Dammam plant visits.
about 400 km
to venue
3.5-4 hours by road
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 70–110 / night
Simple business hotels 15-25 minutes from RICEC by car.
USD 120–190 / night
Four-star options close to the exhibition corridor with breakfast and parking.
USD 230–400 / night
Five-star properties used for VIP meetings and delegation stays; book early for show week.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Ride-hail
Uber and Careem both operate in Riyadh; allow extra time between 13:00 and 14:00.
Taxi
Metered street taxis are available at any time; agree the airport fare before departure.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa (one year, multiple entry) | Visitors from the eligible 49 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, most of the EU, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand | $140.00 | Typically 1-5 working days |
Citizens of GCC states enter with a national ID. A business visitor from an eligible country should check the current eVisa list before booking.
A carnet is not the normal route for Saudi imports; use a temporary admission procedure through the freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
Late April in Riyadh is hot and dry: afternoons near 36C, nights around 22C, and almost no rain. The halls are heavily air-conditioned.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Riyadh has wide 5G coverage and the venue runs on mains power; bring a UK-style or universal adapter and a local SIM or eSIM for data.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Working week and prayer times
The Saudi working week runs Sunday to Thursday. Shops and venues pause briefly at prayer times, so plan meetings outside those windows.
Dress and greeting
Business dress is formal; a light suit works indoors. Handshakes are common, and wait for a Saudi counterpart to offer one before greeting a guest.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: RUH - King Khalid International Airport
Fly into RUH and allow 30-45 minutes by car to RICEC. Regional visitors often arrive the evening before and leave after the last day.
Book flightsGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Ride-hail or taxi from RUH, 35-45 minutes, SAR 100-150.
Hotel → venue: Ride-hail from Olaya or King Fahd Road, 20-30 minutes, SAR 35-70.
Ride-hail: Uber and Careem both operate across Riyadh.
Public transit: Riyadh Metro runs to the city centre; connect by taxi for the last leg to RICEC.
Parking: Visitor parking inside the venue via Gate 3; free VIP parking at Gate 5.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 22C to 36C
Seasonality: Dry month with negligible rainfall
Packing: Light breathable layers for outside, a jacket for cold halls, sunglasses and a refillable bottle.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2027-04-27
Day two still has the full hall programme running, but opening-day queues have cleared and exhibitors have their demonstration schedules set. It also leaves a second day for follow-up meetings before the show closes.
Register for a trade pass and check the passport name matches — Passes are approved by the organiser, so leave time for review.
Book flights into RUH and a hotel in Olaya or King Fahd Road — Show week fills mid-range hotels first.
Apply for the eVisa and print the approval — Most eligible nationalities get a one-year multiple-entry visa.
Build a target list of exhibitors and pre-book meetings — Group meetings by hall to limit walking between appointments.
Arrive in Riyadh, collect cash and confirm transport to RICEC — Doors open at 13:30, so a morning arrival leaves time to settle.
Arrive, collect badge and pick up the hall plan
Main entrance, RICECMachinery and automation halls: extrusion and moulding demos
Machinery hallsSupplier meetings booked from the exhibitor list
Raw materials and petrochemicals hallsProgramme sessions and networking
Conference area and food courtDiriyah and At-Turaif
Heritage
25-35 minutes by car from central Riyadh
UNESCO-listed mud-brick district and the birthplace of the Saudi state, best visited in the late afternoon.
Edge of the World
Nature
About 2 hours north-west of Riyadh
Dramatic escarpment views; go with a licensed guide and start early in the day.
RICEC food court
Venue
Left of the main entrance; the easiest place for a coffee meeting between halls.
Olaya district cafes
City
Twenty minutes by car; good for dinner meetings after the 21:30 close.
Gulf buyers often decide after a second conversation and a local reference visit. Fast, specific follow-up while the show is still running separates serious suppliers from catalogue collectors.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 220–320 / m²
Raw space
USD 180–280 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands reflect Gulf exhibition pricing for a four-day industrial show; the organiser does not publish a 2027 tariff.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth
exhibitor · 9 sqm shell
USD 2000–2900 / stand
Hotel
both · mid
USD 120–190 / night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 70–120 / day
Visa
both · eVisa
USD 130–160 / person
Freight
exhibitor · sea, 1 cbm
USD 450–900 / cbm
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth | exhibitor | 9 sqm shell | USD 2000–2900 / stand | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 120–190 / night | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 70–120 / day | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| Visa | both | eVisa | USD 130–160 / person | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| Freight | exhibitor | sea, 1 cbm | USD 450–900 / cbm | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
Decision
Four questions, about a minute, and you get a recommendation on visiting, exhibiting or skipping Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which role describes you best?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live sourcing project or want to compare suppliers in one trip.
Best for
Converters, brand owners and specifiers buying equipment or materials
Min. budget
$600.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks before the show
Risks
Show week hotel rates
Limited meeting slots
exhibit
You want qualified Saudi leads and a local partner or distributor.
Best for
Machinery builders, material producers and distributors selling into the Kingdom
Min. budget
$9,500.00
Timeline
3-4 months before the show
Risks
Freight and customs lead times
Stand approval deadlines
skip
Your products do not fit the Saudi market or you cannot service leads locally.
Best for
Suppliers with no Gulf pipeline or no local support
Timeline
not applicable
Risks
Missing regional price benchmarks
Book with
Riyadh Exhibitions Company
Saudi exhibition organiser that runs Saudi Plastics & Petrochem and the co-located Saudi Print & Pack at RICEC.
Named as organiser on the official event site.
Messe Dusseldorf
German trade-fair company behind K and the international plastics network that supports the Riyadh show.
Appears in the show's international partnership branding.
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Saudi ministry whose industrial programmes and patronage sit behind Riyadh International Industry Week.
Show is held under the ministry's patronage.
Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships
Riyadh body that coordinates international business delegations and investment partnerships in the Kingdom.
Useful contact for incoming trade delegations.
Recommended providers
Official application route for eligible nationalities.
Compare Olaya and King Fahd Road hotels; filter for parking and breakfast.
National carrier with direct links into RUH from Gulf, European and Asian hubs.
International forwarder with project and exhibition cargo capability; the official handler is named in the exhibitor manual.
Travel and medical cover; confirm it includes Saudi Arabia.
Book Diriyah and Edge of the World tours with licensed guides.
Badge and lead-capture app for exhibitors; confirm venue scanner support with the organiser.
FAQs & glossary
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