India’s packaging industry is witnessing a structural transformation as sustainability, advanced material science, and global compliance standards reshape market priorities. According to Mr. Umang Gupta, RX India, B2B trade exhibitions have become critical catalysts in this evolution—functioning not just as showcase platforms, but as strategic hubs for collaboration, technology transfer, and long-term commercial growth.
As the world’s fifth-largest packaging market, India is projected to surpass USD 200 billion, placing it at a decisive turning point. Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche innovation; it has become a core business requirement for manufacturers and brand owners alike. In this context, packaging and sustainability-focused exhibitions are aligning industry innovation with regulatory frameworks while opening global market access for Indian companies.
Mr. Gupta identifies leading platforms such as IndiaCorr Expo, India Folding Carton & India Paper Expo, and PackPlus as foundational pillars of India’s packaging ecosystem. Collectively, these exhibitions attract over 40,000 trade visitors each year and host exhibitors from more than 20 countries, bringing together the entire packaging value chain—from raw materials and machinery to converters, brand owners, and policymakers.
These exhibitions play a vital role in technology transfer and industrial benchmarking. Live machinery demonstrations, technical conferences, and direct supplier interactions allow Indian manufacturers to assess global best practices. At IndiaCorr Expo 2025, more than 250 exhibitors and 11,000+ visitors participated in detailed technical and commercial discussions, reinforcing exhibitions as accelerators of innovation adoption.
Sustainability now dominates the exhibition landscape. The show floors prominently feature biodegradable packaging films, recyclable mono-materials, compostable laminates, and energy-efficient machinery. Mr. Gupta notes that over 60 percent of attendees at recent RX India packaging exhibitions are senior decision-makers from procurement, manufacturing, and R&D—ensuring that showcased innovations convert directly into real-world implementation.
The international impact of these exhibitions is equally significant. Buyers and technology providers from Germany, Italy, China, the UAE, and the United States actively use Indian trade shows to evaluate suppliers, establish partnerships, and enter the Indian market. Post-event analytics reveal that more than 70 percent of exhibitors generate international business leads, highlighting the exhibitions’ role in integrating Indian packaging manufacturers into global supply chains.
As sustainability regulations tighten worldwide, India’s packaging exhibitions are emerging as strategic growth engines—positioning the country not just as a large market, but as a competitive, innovation-driven player in the global packaging industry.
