The exhibition, which has become a fixture in Iran’s industrial
calendar, will feature the latest domestic products and technologies, alongside
platforms for business talks and international cooperation. Officials say the
event will serve as a “strategic window” to introduce Iran’s production, export
and innovation potential, positioning the country as a reliable supplier in a
reshaped global value chain.
The 19th edition of the international exhibition will run from Sept. 8–11,
2025, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, covering more than
34,000 square metres of exhibition space.
Shifting trade routes, evolving consumption patterns in downstream
industries, and geopolitical tensions have disrupted global petrochemical
supply. Organisers argue this creates an opening for Iran to redefine its role,
especially in emerging markets in Central Asia, East Africa and Latin America.
Years of sanctions have forced Iranian companies to develop
alternative trading models, from using local currencies and free zones to
indirect transport routes. Iran Plast will highlight these capabilities, as
well as new catalysts, energy-efficient processes and pollution-reduction
technologies developed domestically.
The event is also expected to attract potential investors. Industry
officials say Iran’s vast natural gas reserves, skilled workforce and existing
infrastructure make it an appealing prospect, despite currency volatility and
sanctions. Models for flexible, transparent partnerships will be presented to
mitigate risks.
Beyond commerce, organisers frame Iran Plast as a tool of economic
diplomacy. Delegations from multiple countries are set to attend, with talks
focusing on long-term cooperation and joint projects. A dedicated section will
address sustainable and environmentally friendly innovations, including
recycling, renewable feedstocks and energy-saving processes.
The exhibition will also bring together the petrochemical sector and
academia, with universities and knowledge-based firms invited to present
research and explore technology transfer.
Iran Plast’s focus on downstream and value-added industries – from
polymers and packaging to precision industrial components – aims to reduce
reliance on raw material exports and bolster foreign currency earnings.
Industry leaders say the fair will not only showcase achievements but
also chart a path for the sector’s future growth. “Iran Plast connects the
past, present and future of Iran’s petrochemical industry,” one organiser said.
“It is more than an exhibition – it is a national movement to strengthen Iran’s
standing in the global petrochemical chain.”