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Returning to Algiers for its 11th edition, printpack alger 2026 proudly showcases the dynamic momentum of Algeria’s printing and packaging markets. printpack alger is held in conjunction with its sister event plast alger.

Organised by fairtrade Messe and Messe Düsseldorf, printpack alger represents an important event powered by drupa – no.1 for printing technologies and drupa global.

New VDMA figures highlight Algeria’s fast-rising printing and packaging industries

Boost local production and exports – Replace imports of consumables.

Algeria stands as a leading investor in printing and packaging technologies across Africa and the Middle East. These strategic imports drive local production diversification, enhance export capabilities, and reduce dependency on consumable imports.

Driven by increasing industrialisation and a rapidly expanding population, Algeria‘s printing and packaging industry is experiencing robust growth.

• Imports of printing and paper technology surged from €57 million in 2016 to €131 million in 2024, solidifying Algeria as one of the three largest importers of printing and paper technology in Africa, together with South Africa and Egypt.

• With €225m in 2024, Algeria is the largest importer of packaging technology in Africa, ahead of Egypt (€192m), South Africa (€185m), Morocco (€152) and Nigeria (€121m). (VDMA)

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Range of exhibits

printpack alger

plast alger

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Pavilion Ahaggar right side:
Printing & packaging machines and materials
Pavilion Ahaggar left side:
Plastics & recycling machinery
Pavilion C Casbah:
Raw materials & auxiliaries, Plastics & recycling machinery

A trusted platform – printpack, plast alger & Recycling Solutions gain strong support from local and global institutions

With backing from highly respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – this event reinforces its position as Algeria’s leading business and innovation hub for the plastics, packaging and recycling sectors.

Pierre Monopoli
Graphic Evolution

Mohamed Hassairi
BOBST

Friedrich Martin Wendel
Agergaard

With 5,403 trade visitors from all of Algeria‘s industrial sites and beyond, and 302 exhibitors from 22 countries, printpack & plast alger 2025 once again demonstrated its exceptional significance.

Particular interest was shown in Recycling Solutions, reflecting Algeria’s commitment to advancing circular economy initiatives for a sustainable future.
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Algerian Participation

printpack & plast alger is proud to host major governmental institutions and market leaders from Algeria's plastics, printing, and packaging industries

Austria Pavilion

The Austrian Pavilion receives strong support from ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Algeria, the commercial section of the Austrian Embassy in Algiers.

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China Pavilion

A significant number of more than a hundred Chinese exhibitors are once again expected for the event, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies.

French Participation

Renowned French market leaders showcase their products through individual corporate stands. Additionally, the Algerian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry CCIAF provides crucial support for the French contingent.

German Pavilion

For the 2026 event, Germany will once again be officially represented with its own German Pavilion. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, along with the German Trade Fair Association AUMA and the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery, provide full support for the Pavilion.

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India Pavilion

printpack & plast alger eagerly anticipate a strong participation from India, as industry players from the country will showcase their latest products and solutions.

Italy Pavilion

The Italian Trade Agency ITA collaborates with trade associations ACIMGA and AMAPLAST to ensure a prominent Italian presence.

Spanish Pavilion

The Spanish Pavilion at plast & printpack alger is supported by IVACE + i, the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness and Innovation. This backing ensures a strong national presence, with Spanish companies showcasing innovative solutions in packaging, printing, and plastics processing.

Türkiye Pavilion

The Turkish Pavilion is all set to make a significant impact, thanks to the strong support from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade.

"With €225m in 2024, Algeria is the largest importer of packaging technology in Africa, ahead of Egypt (€192m), South Africa (€185m), Morocco (€152) and Nigeria (€121m)”, says Martin März, founder and CEO of fairtrade.

"And we thank the Algerian government as well as the embassies, institutions and associations in Algeria, the Maghreb, Europe, the Middle East and Asia for their unconditional and ongoing support."

Algeria is the third largest importer of printing & paper technology in Africa

Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa and Global Head Print Technologies with Messe Duesseldorf points out: “According to VDMA, Algeria’s imports of printing and paper technology surged by 19.4% annually, from €77 million in 2021 to €131 million in 2024, solidifying Algeria as the third-largest importer in Africa, trailing only South Africa (€173m) and Egypt (€146m).”