Karachi Hosts Pakistan Chemical Expo 2025 – A Gateway to the Sustainable Chemical Industry

KARACHI, June 25–26 — The third edition of the Pakistan Chemical Expo (PACE 2025), organized by the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA), commenced at the Expo Centre Karachi. The two‑day B2B mega‑event aligns with the theme “Sustainable Chemical Industry,” spotlighting green chemistry, innovation, and export growth.

The expo was formally inaugurated on June 25 by Sindh’s Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, and PCMA chairman Haroon Ali Khan. Minister Dharejo highlighted the strategic importance of the chemical sector, calling it not only a cornerstone of Pakistan’s manufacturing but also a powerful engine for exports. He said, “the chemical industry is at the heart of modern manufacturing, from textiles and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and energy,” and pledged government support through trade reforms and targeted incentives.

Haroon Ali Khan, speaking as PCMA chairman, emphasized the event’s role in bridging academia, regulators, and industry. According to him, the expo is a strategic catalyst for showcasing Pakistan’s rapidly growing chemical sector, facilitating investments, and promoting sustainable industrial practices.

PACE 2025 brought together over 150 exhibitors, including major players from petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes & pigments, packaging, chemical logistics, and R&D. There is strong international participation from markets including China, Turkey, UAE, Germany, and other ASEAN countries.

The expo’s objective is twofold:

1. Showcase Pakistan’s end-to-end chemical value chain, from raw materials and specialty chemicals to equipment, waste management, and smart manufacturing providers.
   
2. Support policy dialogue, technology exchange, and B2B matchmaking to attract local and foreign investment.
   

Thought Leadership & Networking

PACE 2025 featured panel discussions, technical seminars, product exhibits, and policy forums. These sessions engaged regulatory bodies, academia, investors, and global trade partners, designed to enhance collaboration and innovation.

The expo also doubled as a networking hub, offering structured B2B matchmaking to foster joint ventures, procurement deals, and technological cooperation.

Industry Standing and Strategic Importance

FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and SVP Saquib Fayyaz Magoon spoke on the PACE 2025, reaffirming the chemical industry’s role in reducing import dependency, boosting exports, and accelerating economic modernization. Sheikh described the expo as “a movement for industrial self‑reliance, innovation, and sustainable growth,” while Magoon emphasized unlocking Pakistan’s potential through global market access, advanced technologies, and strategic alliances.

Industry insiders echo this strategic tone. The expo aims to:

• Boost exports, reducing the import bill.
  
• Highlight sustainability, focusing on green and responsible care practices.
  
• Attract investment, aligning with government reforms for ease of doing business and incentives.
  
• Advance innovation, connecting with academia and climate experts to envision a climate-resilient chemical sector by 2050.
  

The expo focuses on crucial themes, including Petrochemicals, Green Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Paints and Coatings, Agrochemicals, Plastics, Packaging, Adhesives, and Waste Management. Critical verticals include Chemical Logistics, Safety Equipment, Energy Solutions, and Industrial AI & Automation.

PCMA’s broader mission—to position Pakistan as a global chemical manufacturing hub by 2050—centers on sustainability, responsible manufacturing, research and development (R&D) investment, and regulatory engagement.