LAHORE: JUNE 02— The Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) has officially announced the Pakistan Chemical Expo 2026, scheduled for June 5–6, 2026 at the Lahore Expo Centre. The flagship event is set to showcase the immense potential of Pakistan’s chemical industry as a key driver of economic growth, industrial innovation, and global integration.
A press conference was held to unveil the event and highlight its strategic objectives. Addressing the media, LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, Chairman PCMA Haroon Ali Khan and Chairman Expo Committee Ans Mehmood, Abrar Ahmed outlined the vision, scope, and significance of the expo, emphasizing its role in strengthening Pakistan’s industrial landscape and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in global markets. They emphasized that Pakistan possesses the potential to achieve at least USD 5 billion in import substitution and over USD 2 billion in additional exports within the next five years through strategic investments, technology transfer, and development of a world-scale Naphtha Cracker and Petrochemical Complex.
Highlighting the sector’s economic significance, LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol said the chemical industry has the potential to significantly reduce Pakistan’s import dependence while enhancing export competitiveness. With strategic development and investment, the sector can become a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth. He further emphasized that the initiative goes beyond a traditional trade exhibition, describing it as a movement for industrial self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Speaking at the launch, Haroon Ali Khan said the Pakistan Chemical Expo 2026 reflects PCMA’s commitment to positioning Pakistan as a competitive player in the global chemical economy. He said this event will foster new partnerships, accelerate industrial innovation, and support the advancement of Pakistan’s national chemical strategy. He further added that Pakistan’s chemical and petrochemical market exceeds USD 14 billion annually, while more than 50% of domestic demand is met through imports. The country imports approximately USD 14–15 billion worth of chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceutical intermediates and industrial raw materials every year, creating a significant drain on foreign exchange reserves.
Chairman Expo Committee Ans Mehmood said that through this landmark event, PCMA aims to attract international attention to Pakistan’s vast industrial potential while providing local manufacturers with direct access to new markets, advanced technologies, and strategic global partnerships. He added that the Pakistan Chemical Expo 2026 promises to be the premier gathering of industry leaders and stakeholders, shaping the future of Pakistan’s chemical sector and reinforcing its role in the country’s economic transformation.
The two-day expo will feature B2B matchmaking sessions, product exhibitions, technical seminars, panel discussions, and policy dialogues, offering stakeholders valuable opportunities to explore emerging trends, technologies, and investment prospects.
