About WEPACK SOUTHEAST ASIA

Connecting the Entire Packaging Value Chain Across Southeast Asia

WEP SEA (World Expo of Packaging Industry – Southeast Asia) is organized by RX China in strategic partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), focusing on the rapidly growing demand for packaging and printing solutions across Southeast Asia. Based in Indonesia and serving the wider ASEAN market—including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and beyond—the exhibition provides a comprehensive one-stop platform covering the entire packaging industry value chain.

In 2026, WEP SEA will be co-located with Paper Chain, Pack+, and Bakery ASEAN, creating an integrated platform that connects the entire value chain—from paper manufacturing and packaging converting to automation systems and end-use applications. Bringing together cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and integrated solutions, the event is designed to address the evolving needs of the Southeast Asian market while providing an efficient platform for technology exchange, business networking, and trade cooperation. WEP SEA 2026 is set to become one of the region's most influential annual events for the packaging industry.

Indonesia Packaging Market: One of Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Demand Engines

As the largest economy and consumer market in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is rapidly emerging as a strategic destination for the global packaging industry. The continued expansion of the food & beverage, e-commerce, logistics, and retail sectors is creating unprecedented opportunities across the packaging value chain.

A Large and Expanding Market with Strong Growth Potential

Indonesia’s paper packaging market is projected to reach USD 16 billion by 2026 and exceed USD 21 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.72%. Supported by a large population and rising consumer spending, the country's packaging industry continues to expand and upgrade to meet evolving market demands.

Booming Food & Beverage Industry Fuels Packaging Demand

The rapid growth of coffee culture, bakery products, and ready-to-eat foods is making the food & beverage sector a key driver of packaging demand in Indonesia. As a result, demand continues to rise for food-safe packaging, paper-based packaging, flexible packaging, and functional packaging solutions.

E-commerce and Logistics Drive New Packaging Opportunities

The rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms and on-demand delivery services is significantly increasing demand for transport packaging, parcel packaging, protective packaging, and sustainable packaging solutions, creating substantial business opportunities for packaging manufacturers and suppliers.

The Growing Halal Economy Opens a New Blue Ocean Market

As home to the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia has a strong and growing demand for halal food and related packaging solutions. Halal-certified packaging has become an increasingly important purchasing requirement for many food brands, creating a promising niche market for packaging companies.

Sustainable Packaging Becomes the New Industry Trend

Stricter environmental regulations and growing consumer awareness of sustainability are accelerating the adoption of recyclable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly packaging materials. This transition is generating new opportunities for innovative packaging technologies, materials, and manufacturing equipment.

WEPACK is your gateway to the heart of the global packaging arena, connecting you with a wealth of industry resources and burgeoning business opportunities. At the epicenter of the industry's evolution, WEPACK harnesses the synergy of upstream and downstream players to catapult your presence into new international markets, empowers business model innovation, and paves the way to a new era of sustainability.

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About RX

About RX

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

About RX Greater China

With over 40 years of proven growth, RX has established itself as a trusted and professional event organizer in Greater China. Through a network of wholly-owned companies and joint ventures, we host dozens of high-caliber international trade shows across nine key industry clusters both in China and emerging overseas markets: Automotive, Electronics, Smart Manufacturing, Medical Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Beauty and Cosmetics, Lifestyle, Printing and Packaging, Gift and Retail, Metalworking and Industrial Materials. We drive supply chain resilience, foster the evolution of industry ecosystems, and empower businesses with sustainable growth. www.rxglobal.com.cn

About RELX

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and territories and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 37,000 people. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.

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