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Istanbul, Türkiye – The 31st edition of Eurasia Packaging Istanbul, counted among the Eurasian region’s leading trade platforms for the packaging industry, returns to Tüyap Fair and Congress Center from 13 to 16 October 2026.
Packaging producers, technology providers, buyers, investors and industry experts from Türkiye and overseas markets will gather at the show, organised by Reed Tüyap Fairs Inc. together with the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD) and other sector organisations, under the auspices of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade. Once again the fair serves as a broad commercial stage covering packaging goods, manufacturing technologies, processing solutions and the printing and converting field.
In 2025 the milestone 30th edition welcomed 77,165 visitors from 141 countries, among them 14,017 international visitors, alongside over 1,200 exhibiting firms representing 40 countries. Building on those results, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul is preparing in 2026 to stretch its international footprint further and strengthen its trade impact.
Where the packaging sector comes together
Over three decades of expansion, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul has become a firmly established international marketplace that connects suppliers with buyers in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, the CIS region and further afield.
Located between sizeable hubs of production and consumption, Türkiye strengthens Istanbul’s claim as a natural crossroads for trade across borders. Against that backdrop, exhibitors may treat the event as a chance to forge new trade contacts, scout export markets, hold talks with distributors and purchasing managers, and present their latest products and technologies to buyers drawn from numerous countries.
The 2026 edition will once more display the packaging value chain in full, from packaging goods, materials and ancillary products through to packaging machinery, manufacturing technologies and printing and converting systems, together with equipment for food and beverage processing.
By bringing these complementary segments together under one roof, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026 enables visitors to review a wide range of technologies, compare options and assess what their production and investment plans call for, all in a single business environment.
International hosted buyers to lift B2B potential
Reaching out to overseas buyers remains a priority for Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026. Through its Hosted Buyer Program, the fair will welcome hand-picked purchasing professionals and decision-makers from target overseas markets, particularly companies with active investment, procurement and sourcing needs.
At the heart of the programme sit scheduled B2B appointments and in-person networking at the fair, designed to create better defined business opportunities between exhibitors and qualified overseas buyers.
By matching suppliers to buyers on the lookout for packaging machinery, processing technologies and related solutions, the programme aims to nurture new trade partnerships, bolster export opportunities and lift the quality of cross-border business dealings throughout the event.
Innovation, technology and sustainable solutions
As packaging requirements keep evolving, producers are placing steadily greater weight on automation, efficiency, material optimisation, sustainability and smarter production methods.
Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026 gives exhibitors a platform for presenting technologies and solutions that respond to those changing industry priorities. Visitors can expect to see advances in packaging design, machinery and automation, recyclable and resource-saving materials, plus production technologies and applications aligned with circular economy aims.
The fair therefore works as more than a procurement destination: industry professionals can also track technologies as they emerge and assess solutions able to raise output performance and competitiveness.
Food processing technology completes the picture
Food and beverage processing technology will also hold a prominent position at the 2026 fair.
Housed in the same exhibition ecosystem, the Food-Tech Eurasia Special Section gives food and drink manufacturers a chance to review processing, production and packaging technology.
That combination adds particular value for visitors seeking end-to-end solutions along entire production lines, covering processing and preparation through to filling, packaging and how the final product is presented.
Opening fresh doors for cross-border trade
For exhibitors and visitors alike, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul provides a commercially focused environment for striking up partnerships, considering investment choices and deepening trade relationships across borders.
Exhibitors enjoy direct access to buyers, distributors, manufacturers and decision-makers drawn from a wide geographical spread. Visitors, for their part, are able to compare technologies, discover other suppliers, evaluate fresh solutions and speak with producers face to face, all at a single location.
As the 31st edition draws nearer, the fair remains firmly focused on creating valuable business connections and supporting the continued development of the packaging and food processing sectors.
From 13 to 16 October 2026, Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026 takes place at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. Over its four days, the fair will bring together packaging professionals, suppliers and buyers from markets around the globe, creating a focused arena for business growth, technology procurement and partnership building. Further details about the fair, plus the full 2026 exhibitor list, can be found at packagingfair.com.
