interpack – PROCESSING & PACKAGING: dates, what is exhibited and how to prepare
Interpack is a triennial fair in Düsseldorf for machinery and materials in packaging and food processing. Germany imports over 190 billion USD annually…
Published on 14 September 2026Updated on 16 September 2026
Interpack is a triennial fair in Düsseldorf for machinery and materials in packaging and food processing. Germany imports over 190 billion USD annually in machinery and over 50 billion in plastics. The fair connects equipment suppliers with European buyers and technical buyers from downstream industries.
Fact sheet
- Dates
- No date published
- City
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Venue
- Exhibition Centre
- Organiser
- Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
- Frequency
- trienal
- What is exhibited
- Soluciones y tecnologías de procesamiento y envasado: medios, materiales, maquinaria de envasado y tecnología de procesamiento asociada para los sectores de alimentación, bebidas, repostería y panadería, productos farmacéuticos y cosméticos, bienes no alimenticios e industriales.
- Official website
- https://www.xn--messeduesseldorf-ze6i.de/
Source: Messe Düsseldorf GmbHData for 2026-09-15Verified on 15 September 2026
Sector imports in the country
USD · 2025| Chapter | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear… | 190,139,583,943 |
| 87 · Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and… | 157,931,462,418 |
| 39 · Plastics and articles thereof | 50,984,461,100 |
| 73 · Iron or steel articles | 29,455,325,380 |
| 72 · Iron and steel | 27,419,591,290 |
| 76 · Aluminium and articles thereof | 22,894,419,815 |
| 88 · Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof | 20,346,172,655 |
| 40 · Rubber and articles thereof | 18,423,273,080 |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or… | 14,859,779,116 |
| 74 · Copper and articles thereof | 14,763,828,029 |
| 82 · Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base… | 7,071,970,318 |
| 83 · Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal | 6,414,928,050 |
| 89 · Ships, boats and floating structures | 4,199,514,627 |
| 86 · Railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts… | 4,181,430,294 |
| 47 · Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material… | 4,013,401,650 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 15 September 2026
What you need to know to export to interpack
Interpack targets machinery manufacturers, material suppliers and logistics providers. The fair brings together European importers and specifiers from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and industrial goods sectors. Visitors are technical buyers, plant managers and procurement teams from processing and packaging companies.
Germany's packaging and processing sector imports machinery worth over 190 billion USD annually, with plastics and materials adding another 50 billion USD. These buyers use trade fairs to source equipment, compare specifications and negotiate terms with suppliers from across Europe.
The fair is triennial: plan your presence once every three years if interpack is your target event. Alternative fairs in the machinery and processing sector run annually in other European cities, allowing year-round market presence if needed.
Spanish exporters in this sector compete with German, Italian and Swiss manufacturers. Your advantage is cost and production flexibility; the fair is where you demonstrate quality and compliance to buyers who already know local suppliers.
Questions about exhibiting at interpack
Who visits interpack?
Plant managers, procurement teams, technical directors and import agents from food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies across Europe. Most visitors are professional buyers, not end consumers. The fair is B2B only.
How much does it cost to exhibit?
Booth rental, setup, stand design and travel typically cost between 8,000 and 25,000 EUR for a small-to-medium stand, depending on size and location. Contact Messe Düsseldorf GmbH directly for current pricing and space availability.
When should I book my booth?
Interpack books booths 12 to 18 months in advance. Early booking secures prime locations. Since the fair is triennial, early registration is critical to ensure you do not lose your spot.
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