Discover the key highlights of the Vietnam International Printing & Packaging Exhibition 2025 and explore how SMEs and startups can benefit from eco-friendly packaging innovations.

 

From May 7 to 9, 2025, the Vietnam International Paper and Packaging Exhibition – VPPE 2025 took place at the WTC Expo Center in Binh Duong Province. The event attracted nearly 500 top brands from over 15 countries and territories, including Japan, South Korea, Sweden, the United States, China, France, and India.


Crowds of visitors on the opening day of the VPPE 2025 exhibition – Photo: NHAT XUAN. Source: tuoitre.vn

Vietnam’s Packaging Industry Shows Impressive Growth

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Sang, Chairman of the Vietnam Packaging Association (Vinpas), the packaging sector in Vietnam has shown remarkable growth. Plastic packaging grew by 8.39%, and paper packaging by 9.73% in the past year—significantly surpassing the global growth rates of 3.6% and 4.7%, respectively.
This is a highly encouraging signal for SMEs and startups exploring opportunities in eco-friendly and technology-driven packaging solutions.

Green Technologies and Digital Transformation on the Rise

Many exhibitors showcased their latest technologies, including automatic paper manufacturing machines, paper bag production lines, high-speed offset printing systems, water reuse systems, and environmentally friendly surface treatment chemicals.

A large-sized laser cutting machine demonstrating paper cutting at the exhibition – Photo: NHAT XUAN. Source: tuoitre.vn.

Eco-friendly packaging products, made from recycled or biodegradable materials, drew great attention from visitors and industry professionals alike.

International Business Connections

VPPE 2025 served not only as a product showcase but also as a powerful platform for networking. Numerous local businesses signed cooperation agreements and sought international-standard raw material suppliers for both domestic and export markets.
This presents a golden opportunity for SMEs and startups to expand their partnership networks and explore new global markets.

Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability

As part of the exhibition, the "Vietnam Packaging Innovation Awards 2025" were held to encourage innovative design, the use of recycled materials, and the optimization of manufacturing processes.


Green packaging exhibition corner draws visitor attention – Photo: NHAT XUAN. Source: tuoitre.vn

This is a strong motivation for startups to explore a market worth billions of dollars through sustainable solutions.

Conclusion

VPPE 2025 reaffirmed the crucial role of the packaging industry in fostering a green and sustainable economy. For SMEs and startups, now is the perfect time to invest in green technology, expand international cooperation, and meet the growing demands of both local and global markets.

By R.N | Compiled from information and articles by Tuoi Tre Online, Bnews.vn, Cong Ly, PLO.vn