ColombiaPlast 2026, held from September 28 to October 2 in Bogotá, attracted nearly 35,000 visitors and showcased 325 exhibitors from 15 countries, marking a significant increase from the previous edition. The 2024 event had 297 exhibitors and covered just under 65,000 square feet. International participation also rose, with 187 exhibitors compared to 159 in 2024.
Organized by Corferias, Acoplásticos, and Messe Düsseldorf North America, the exhibition facilitated $7.8 million in potential business through its international business matchmaking program. This program, held on September 29, arranged 154 meetings between 20 international buyers and 67 Colombian exporters, including 13 exhibitors from the event. Buyers hailed from various countries, including Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, and the United States.
The plastics and rubber industry plays a vital role in Colombia’s economy, comprising 12.5% of the industrial GDP and providing 255,000 jobs. Acoplásticos projects that production will grow by over 5% by 2027. According to data from Colombia’s National Administrative Department of Statistics and the National Directorate of Taxes and Customers, exports of resins and plastic products increased by 10% as of June 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. In 2024, these exports reached $778 million, a 15% growth from the previous year, while the country imported an average of $136 million annually in machinery, parts, and molds.
The next installment of Colombiaplast is scheduled for October 2028 at Corferias in Bogotá.
