ProPak Vietnam will return for its 20th edition from 10–12 March 2027 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, connecting international suppliers with domestic manufacturers.
Over 20 editions, the exhibition has grown in scale, broadened its technology offering, and attracted exhibitors from an increasingly diverse range of countries and territories. Initially focused on processing and packaging equipment, it now covers more of the production chain, including materials, automation, testing and inspection, beverage and pharmaceutical technologies, cold chain solutions, warehousing and logistics.
ProPak Vietnam’s Journey
In 2010, ProPak Vietnam brought together 168 exhibitors from 20 countries. By 2013, that number had risen to 250 exhibitors from 29 countries and territories, with international pavilions from Germany, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan.
The exhibition reached 6,000 square metres in 2015, hosting 267 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories. The supplier network continued to grow in the years that followed, reaching more than 380 companies in 2017 and 420 in 2018. By 2026, ProPak Vietnam recorded 432 exhibiting companies from 33 countries and territories and 9,902 trade visitors.
The exhibition’s growth has gone hand in hand with international suppliers building deeper roots in the Vietnamese market.
German manufacturer of caps and closure solutions BERICAP first exhibited at ProPak Vietnam in 2012 to explore opportunities in the Vietnamese market. More than a decade later, the company had established a local manufacturing facility. According to BERICAP, the positive response it got at ProPak Vietnam confirmed domestic demand for its solutions. This year, BERICAP Vietnam continued to participate in the exhibition among the notable brands.
The journey from exploring a market to establishing local production cannot, of course, be attributed to a single exhibition. But it illustrates the longer-term value of an industry platform where international suppliers can understand a market, meet customers, and gradually build their presence.
Growing Capabilities of Vietnamese Suppliers
In 2019, Vietnamese companies represented around 20% of exhibitors, with a noticeably stronger presence in both booth investment and the technologies on display. Several first-time exhibitors showcased locally supplied solutions, including automated carton and tray packing systems, confectionery production lines, and packaging machinery. ProPak Vietnam was therefore becoming more than a place for domestic manufacturers to discover international technologies, as it was also creating opportunities for Vietnamese suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities.
DrinkTech and the Beverage Industry
In 2024, ProPak Vietnam introduced DrinkTech, creating a more focused platform for beverage technology, showcasing treatment, processing, filling, and packaging technologies. At the launch press conference, Nguyen Van Viet, Chairman of the Vietnam Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Association (VBA), called ProPak Vietnam “a very important international trade exhibition” and noted that Informa Markets has worked alongside Vietnam’s beverage industry throughout its development.
What to Expect at the 20th Edition
The 20th edition will mark both a milestone in ProPak Vietnam’s history and the next stage in its response to changing market needs. ProPak Vietnam 2027 is expected to bring together 450 exhibitors from 32 countries and territories and welcome around 10,400 trade visitors across 13,000 square meters of exhibition space. The exhibition will cover a broad range of technologies across the production chain, including processing and packaging, materials, food & beverage and pharmaceutical production, cold chain and logistics, testing and inspection, and automation.
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BERICAP takes its growth strategy to the next level
Doanh nghiệp Việt Nam tại triển lãm ProPak Vietnam 2019
Triển lãm thương mại quốc tế – ProPak Vietnam 2023- ngày hội của ngành đóng gói và chế biến
