Strong alliance · Gathering momentum for the future! The 2025 Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Industry Expo kicks off in Jakarta.
In order to further strengthen the upstream and downstream linkage effects of exhibitors in the paper and packaging industry chain, the China Chemical Information Center (organizer of the Paper Chain brand) and the Reed Exhibitions Group (organizer of the WEPACK brand) have joined forces to jointly hold the 2025 Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Industry Expo (WEPACK Southeast Asia Paper Chain Southeast Asia Expo) in Jakarta, Indonesia.The exhibition will be held from July 29 to 31, 2025, at the Jakarta JIEXPO International Exhibition Center, with over 300 participating companies showcasing a quality supply system for the entire paper and packaging industry chain in Southeast Asia. The organizers will deeply explore industry resources in multiple countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand, broadly inviting professional visitors from related application industries to attend for discussions, assisting exhibitors in effectively expanding their potential client base, and promoting deep cooperation and mutual benefits between the Chinese and Southeast Asian paper and eco-friendly packaging industries.The diverse demands of the Southeast Asian market are driving the development of the corrugated paper packaging market. In addition to the traditional needs for product packaging and transportation packaging, the rapid growth of emerging industries such as e-commerce and food delivery has led to an increasing demand from packaging factories for short-order equipment, corrugated paper processing equipment, color box processing equipment, food container processing equipment, and more. According to research data from authoritative market consulting agencies, the Southeast Asian corrugated paper packaging market is projected to have a compound annual growth rate of 4% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2026.The WEPACK Southeast Asia Paper Chain Southeast Asia Expo, organized by the Reed Exhibitions Group, has keenly captured market development trends and began hosting the Indonesia Corrugated Color Box Manufacturing Summit as early as 2011. It has accumulated a large number of industry buyers, media, and association resources and has established long-term cooperative relationships with local authoritative organizations such as the Indonesian Corrugated Carton Association (ACCI), the Indonesian Packaging Association (IPF), and the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association (APKI). This deep market accumulation allows WEPACK to accurately connect with the Southeast Asian packaging industry, helping exhibitors rapidly expand into local markets.Heavy news! Heavy news!The 2025 Southeast Asia Packaging Industry Expo has reached a strategic cooperation with Paper Chain Indonesia and will take place concurrently in 2025 from July 29 to 31 at the Indonesia Jakarta International Exhibition Center, and will officially be renamed '2025 Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Industry Expo', collaborating to create a large-scale, comprehensive professional exhibition event covering the entire industry chain of papermaking technology, packaging processing, and packaging applications in the Southeast Asia region.
Exhibition Upgrade, Landing in IndonesiaSeizing a New Foothold for Going Abroad in Southeast AsiaThe 2025 Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Industry Expo (WEPACK Southeast Asia Paper Chain Southeast Asia Expo) will officially move to Indonesia. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia occupies an important position in the global packaging industry, particularly demonstrating strong growth momentum in the fields of paper packaging, eco-friendly packaging, and smart packaging. This will provide more potential market opportunities and help expand the Southeast Asian market and even global business.
The Indonesian market is vast, and the packaging industry is growing rapidly. As one of the largest manufacturing and transportation hubs in Southeast Asia, Indonesia's economy is developing quickly and is one of the fastest-growing emerging markets globally, with a stable annual growth rate of 5%, demonstrating strong market vitality.The Indonesian market influences over 600 million consumers in ASEAN and, with robust export growth, is gradually emerging as a significant player in the international packaging market. In recent years, Indonesia has attracted substantial investment from around the world, particularly in the electric vehicle, battery manufacturing, logistics, and packaging sectors. Meanwhile, the booming development of e-commerce, food delivery, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals has driven the demand for paper packaging, eco-friendly packaging, and smart packaging.The Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Industry Expo aligns with national strategies and receives strong support from the government and industry. The expo actively responds to the China-ASEAN cooperation strategy and has received support from various national and regional industry associations, including the Asian Corrugated Carton Alliance (ACCA), the Indonesia Corrugated Carton Processing Association (ACCI), the Malaysia Printing Association (MPA), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), the Philippines Printing Industry Association (PPP), the Singapore Corrugated Manufacturers' Association (CBMA), the Malaysian Corrugated Carton Manufacturers' Association (MACCMA), the Sri Lanka Corrugated Carton Manufacturers' Association (LCCMA), the Hong Kong Corrugated Paper Manufacturers Association (HKCPMA), the Vietnam Packaging Association (VINPAS), and the Vietnam Printing Association (VPA), with the exhibition's international influence continuing to grow.In addition, the Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Expo has also received policy support from Guangdong Province's "Guangdong Trade Global" initiative, allowing participating Guangdong enterprises to have opportunities for subsidies, further reducing the costs for exhibitors to expand internationally.The WEPACK Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Expo will be held concurrently and at the same location as the Paper Chain Southeast Asia Paper Exhibition, creating a comprehensive display platform covering the entire industry chain from papermaking and packaging to end applications:Upstream: Papermaking, pulp, eco-friendly materialsMidstream: Packaging equipment, printing technology, smart packagingDownstream: Packaging applications in industries such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerceThis integrated exhibition model will significantly enhance the efficiency of connections between upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain, helping exhibitors expand into the Southeast Asian market accurately.
Strong AllianceCollaboratively Creating the Full Industrial Chain Packaging Event in Southeast AsiaIn 2025, the Southeast Asia Paper and Packaging Expo will reach a strategic cooperation agreement with Paper Chain Indonesia to be held simultaneously in the same location, jointly building the largest and most comprehensive professional exhibition event for papermaking technology, packaging processing, and packaging applications in Southeast Asia.About 'Paper Chain Indonesia'Indonesia International Pulp and Paper ExhibitionThe Indonesia International Pulp and Paper Exhibition (Paper Chain Indonesia) is the only professional exhibition in Indonesia focusing on pulp paper and environmentally friendly packaging, receiving strong support from government departments and business associations from Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Thailand, and other countries. The exhibition is co-hosted by the China National Chemical Information Center (CNCIC) and the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association (IPPA). The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding for deep cooperation in the paper packaging industry between China and Indonesia in 2023, with the association organizing over 30 frontline local Indonesian papermaking and packaging manufacturers to participate in the exhibition annually.
The previous exhibition attracted over 150 companies from countries and regions such as the United States, Germany, Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan. Well-known manufacturers such as PT. Surabaya Mekabox, Bukit Muria Jaya, PT. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk. (APP Group), PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (APRIL Group), PT ENGGAL SUBUR KERTAS, PT FAJAR SURYA WISESA TBK, PT INDAH KIAT PULP & PAPER TBK, and PT SOPANUSA TISSUE & PACKAGING SARANA SUKSES were invited to visit for negotiations, and they engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges with the exhibitors on site, reaching numerous collaboration intentions.
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