Brazilian companies closed 16 deals, generated 324 new contacts, and project US$ 32.14 million in sales over the next 12 months
Photo: Courtesy of Think Plastic Brazil
The participation of Think Plastic Brazil — the portfolio of solutions for the converted plastics sector in the internationalization process, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute) — at PACK EXPO International 2026, in Chicago (USA), resulted in US$ 1.37 million in immediate business deals and projections of US$ 32.14 million over the next 12 months. The balance reported by the 18 participating companies pointed to 16 closed deals, 324 new contacts, and 188 ongoing negotiations.
In total, 651 meetings were held during the trade show, reinforcing the importance of global initiatives to integrate the domestic industry into the international market. The program’s delegation comprised 18 Brazilian companies presenting solutions in rigid packaging, flexible packaging, plastic films, and sustainable alternatives. In the Think Plastic Brazil collective booth, 14 manufacturers exhibited (representing 13 brands): Polionda, Nanox Tecnologia, Lion Group, Splack, Wyda, FFS Filmes, Embaquim, GDM Plásticos, Parnaplast, Spiltag, Zaraplast, Packing Group, and Valgroup (with two manufacturing facilities). The delegation was rounded out by Mega Goglio / Cristal Embalagens and Oben Group.
Beyond business prospecting, the Brazilian companies tracked global trends in sustainability, automation, and material innovation—themes that dominated discussions and showcases across PACK EXPO International 2026.
Positive Evaluation and Interest in the Next Edition
In the satisfaction survey conducted with the 18 participating companies, the overall trade show received widespread approval, with 100% of respondents expressing a positive rating (divided between very satisfied and satisfied). The majority of companies signaled their intention to return for the next edition, while a smaller share remains undecided or does not plan to return.
“The results demonstrate the importance of connecting the domestic industry with global buyers. In addition to the contracts signed, the outlook for the coming months reinforces the competitiveness of our sector abroad,” highlights Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
Carlos Moreira
Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO
About Think Plastic Brazil
A benchmark in the internationalization of the Brazilian plastics industry, Think Plastic Brazil began its activities with 38 companies and, over nearly 25 years, expanded its participation to nearly 300 companies, consolidating itself as one of the country’s most enduring and consistent sectoral portfolios. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 5,468 company participations in 296 projects dedicated specifically to Trade Promotion—including international trade fairs, buyer projects, commercial and prospective trade missions, and individualized projects—resulting in 78,500 business meetings and taking Brazilian products to more than 50 countries across five continents. The economic impact was significant, generating over US$ 1.556 billion in business on a total investment of US$ 14.901 million, reaching an impressive Export Generation Index (IGE) of US$ 104.46 in business for every dollar invested, proving the efficiency of the model and the return on the trade promotion strategy for the sector.
For those interested in joining the Portfolio, please contact Richard Assis at richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com or visit thinkplasticbrazil.com.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP) emerged amid the globalization process and the need to make the plastics market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representation stem from connecting and working across the entire plastics supply chain—from raw materials to conversion and recycling—integrating its diverse links around industry development, innovation, and competitiveness.
The INP’s purpose is to strengthen and expand the presence of the Brazilian plastics production chain on the international stage. Its main focus is on the internationalization of the sector, supporting companies from their initial export steps to advanced internationalization strategies, such as setting up overseas offices, commercial operations, and manufacturing plants. Concurrently, the Institute works to attract investments to Brazil, promoting the opportunities and capabilities of the Brazilian plastics industry and contributing to its competitiveness, expansion, and integration into global value chains.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.
To achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion initiatives aimed at boosting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support for Brazilian company participation in major international trade fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about Brazil’s productive structure, among other business platforms designed to strengthen brand Brazil.
The Agency also acts in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
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