Heaptalk, Jakarta — The international processing, packaging, and printing expo the 22nd ALLPack and the 24th AllPrint Indonesia were officially opened on Wednesday at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta (10/11). This expo is expected to showcase the latest technology to enhance the industries while seizing multiple opportunities considering the high demand for printing ahead of the national election and the increasing demand in packaging industries.
Chief Executive Officer of the organizer Krista Exhibitions Daud Salim during the opening ceremony of ALLPack and AllPrint 2024 stated, “This event is crucial for the business development because it reveals the latest trend and assists businesses to enhance their brand awareness.”
Moreover, Daud explained that this year, the number of exhibitors increased by 30% compared to the previous year. Involving 19 countries worldwide, this expo is participated by 1100 entities consisting of 40% international exhibitors and 60% local exhibitors. Moreover, this event has managed to involve 200 MSMEs. Daud also conveyed that the B2B expo occupies the entire hall at JIExpo and targets to attract 36,000 visitors.
Attending the opening ceremony of the expo, Director of Forest and Plantation Products Industry, Directorate General of Agro, Merrijanti Punguan Pintaria, who represents the Minister of Industry conveyed, “We appreciate Krista as the exhibitor of ALLPack and AllPrint. This moment is appropriate to enhance Indonesia’s economy in the post-pandemic.”
She further explained that in 2022, the export value for the pulp and paper industry reached US$ 8.6 billion with a total volume of 11.2 million tonnes. The import value of this industry attained US$3.9 billion with a total volume of 6.5 million tonnes.
Based on the data, this industry experienced a surplus of US$4.7 billion and contributed 4.17% towards non-oil and gas export value or 3.99% of the national GDP from non-oil and gas processing industry.
Meanwhile, the demand for packaging products and cartons remains high, especially for the needs of the F&B sector and e-commerce. However, the export value of this industry only reached 65,49 thousand tonnes or US$ 166.39 million while the import value in 2022 was 123.95 thousand tonnes or US$269.52 million.
“This data demonstrated a deficit. This is an opportunity for us, because the domestic demand remains high but the national industry cannot meet the demand yet, both in terms of the working speed, and product quality,” stated Merri.
