A Large-Scale Strategic Collaboration Between the Vietnamese and Chinese Packaging Industries

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The Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026 is set to officially launch, marking a major milestone in industrial cooperation between Vietnam and China’s packaging and printing sectors.

A Large-Scale Strategic Collaboration Between the Vietnamese and Chinese Packaging Industries

Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026

The Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026 is set to officially launch, marking a major milestone in industrial cooperation between Vietnam and China’s packaging and printing sectors.

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As global manufacturing supply chains continue to shift rapidly toward Southeast Asia, Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing packaging markets in the region. In 2023, Vietnam’s packaging industry exceeded USD 8 billion, representing a 17% year-on-year growth. In 2024, the paper packaging segment reached USD 2.6 billion, while plastic packaging output surpassed 10.07 million tons.
Food & beverage, e-commerce, and 3C electronics remain the key growth drivers.

According to forecasts from multiple research institutions, the industry is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%–15% from 2025 to 2029, entering a phase of sustained, high-quality growth.

Vietnam’s Packaging Industry Enters a Golden Growth Cycle

Several critical factors are converging, accelerating Vietnam’s packaging industry into a new golden era characterized by volume growth, value upgrading, and technological advancement.

Manufacturing relocation driving order structure upgrades
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, European, and U.S. brands are expanding manufacturing capacity in Vietnam, significantly boosting demand for corrugated cartons, color boxes, labels, and food-grade paper packaging—particularly for electronics packaging and cross-border e-commerce packaging.

EPR policy implementation accelerating green packaging adoption
Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are encouraging the use of recyclable and environmentally friendly packaging materials. Demand for lightweight corrugated cartons, high-strength paperboard, and biodegradable packaging materials is rising rapidly. Packaging manufacturers are shifting focus from “capacity expansion” to “green compliance and brand sustainability requirements.”

Volatile paper and pulp prices accelerating automation and digitalization
To reduce costs and improve stability and quality, local carton manufacturers are actively upgrading production lines—from energy-intensive standalone machines to high-speed automated lines, intelligent inspection systems, and digital printing technologies.

Industrial park expansion driving new equipment investment cycles
Between 2025 and 2026, the expansion and commissioning of multiple industrial parks will directly stimulate demand for corrugated board lines, folder gluers, die-cutting machines, offset presses, and digital printing equipment.

Driven by capacity expansion, technology upgrades, green policies, and brand demand, Vietnam’s packaging industry has become one of the most promising markets in the global packaging value chain.

WEPACK 2026 Vietnam Roadshow Officially Launches in Hanoi

The WEPACK 2026 Vietnam Roadshow – Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026 will officially take place in Hanoi, serving as a high-level cooperation platform for the packaging industries of Vietnam and China.

When the innovation strength of “Made in China” meets the rapid growth of Vietnam’s packaging market, unprecedented opportunities for bilateral industrial collaboration emerge.

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To promote deep industrial integration and remove cross-border cooperation barriers, WEPACK 2026 Vietnam Roadshow (Hanoi Station) will be held on January 7, 2026, at Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, creating a high-value platform that integrates market insights, business matchmaking, investment linkage, and factory visits.

The roadshow is organized by RX China (Reed Exhibitions Greater China) and co-organized by Yes Asia Group and VietConnect, with strong support from:

  • Vietnam Packaging Association (VINPAS)
  • Vietnam Printing Association (VPA)
  • Vietnam Paper and Pulp Association (VPPA)
  • Vietnam Printing & Packaging Club (PPC Club)
  • Multiple industrial parks across Vietnam

Through close collaboration among government agencies, enterprises, and industry associations, the event will connect Vietnam’s core packaging industry resources—investment authorities, leading carton and color box manufacturers, raw material supply chains, industrial parks, and downstream brand owners in food, beverage, and electronics—enabling high-density, high-efficiency industry matchmaking.

Proven Value: Key Highlights from Previous Forums

Past editions of the forum have demonstrated strong resonance with Vietnam’s packaging industry:

  • Over 200 top industry experts participated, fostering a new cross-border industrial ecosystem.
  • Real-time supply–demand matching between Vietnamese carton and color box manufacturers, end-brand buyers, and leading Chinese equipment suppliers, significantly improving ROI.
  • In-depth market insights into Vietnam’s packaging sector, identifying key structural opportunities for the next 3–5 years.
  • Direct access to authoritative industry organizations such as VINPAS, VPA, VPPA, and PPC Club, VietConnect, enabling rapid entry into Vietnam’s core industry networks.
  • Accelerated market entry for Chinese suppliers through association-backed matchmaking, industrial park resources, exhibition zones, and factory visits—delivering insights equivalent to months of market research within just two days.
  • High-level networking gala and roundtable discussions involving government authorities, industrial parks, leading factories, and key buyers.
  • On-site visits to leading Vietnamese packaging factories, providing first-hand insights into production lines, equipment upgrade plans, and procurement demand.
  • A two-day intensive research agenda promoting efficient two-way industrial development between China and Vietnam.

A New Phase of China–Vietnam Industrial Cooperation

The year 2026 marks a critical turning point. From manufacturing relocation and rising end-market demand to green policies driving industrial upgrades, the China–Vietnam packaging industry is entering its most promising period for deep collaboration.

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The Vietnam–China Forum: Connecting and Developing Smart Packaging 2026 (Hanoi) is not merely a marketing event—it is a strategic platform designed to drive long-term, high-quality industrial cooperation between China and Vietnam.

Seats are limited. Early registration is highly recommended.

Event Information

Mai Kim Thy