Pezhman Taherkhani told NIPNA that the annual event has become “a
symbol of the strength and maturity” of Iran’s polymer and petrochemical
sectors, serving as a platform for outlining the industry’s future direction.
According to him, post-event surveys distributed to association members showed
that about 35% of companies signed cooperation agreements during the fair,
while roughly 62% of visitors reported overall satisfaction with the more specialised
format.
Taherkhani said the marginal decline in footfall was offset by a
noticeable rise in the quality of technical meetings and industry-focused
sessions. “This shift reflects a more mature exhibition, with deeper technical
content and more practical engagement,” he said.
Participants also expressed satisfaction with the stronger emphasis on
research, innovation and knowledge-based companies. The dedicated hall for
high-tech polymer products hosted numerous meetings between domestic and
foreign firms, contributing to what several companies described as a more
productive event than in previous years.
Taherkhani noted, however, that the exhibition’s international segment
still “has room to grow.” He said enhancing accommodation conditions for
foreign exhibitors, offering more flexible cooperation models and allocating
more suitable booth space could help attract a broader range of global
participants. He added that collaboration tools such as land or service-based
barter agreements—used in other international exhibitions—could also support
wider foreign involvement.
He recommended establishing a fixed annual timetable for IranPlast to
help companies plan more effectively and strengthen long-term participation.
Taherkhani also highlighted structural changes introduced this year,
including the first-ever separation of the policy-making council from the
executive team. He said the move improved decision-making efficiency and
accelerated operational processes. To further raise the event’s quality, he
suggested beginning industry-wide surveys months in advance and involving
younger professionals in planning to bring fresh perspectives into future
editions.