3P - Plas Print Pack Pakistan 2014

Plastic, Printing and Packaging are few of the fastest growing economic sectors of Pakistan. These sectors have drawn the attention of international investors seeking new business opportunities in this part of the region.

Pakistan’s plastic industry is expanding at an average growth rate of 15% against the global average of 8%. However, Packaging and

Printing industry serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy due to strong relativity to the agriculture, food and manufacturing

sector.

Packaging is also important in the food processing industry of Pakistan. It protects food products from exposure to damage and

indirectly helps increase the income of producers. Since agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan’s economy and contributes

24% to the GDP thus packaging is vital to the agriculture sector for preserving the freshness and quality of its products and canning

process.

In the modern day where presentation counts, printing is crucial in the packaging and marketing of any product, including food.

Together, the plastic, printing and packaging industry offers an excellent synergy that is crucial for any serving industry