For international suppliers, Sri Lanka is an accessible, English-speaking market with an established industrial base and heavy import dependence — 80% of raw materials and 70% of processing machinery come from abroad.
Most international machinery and material suppliers work through local agents and distributors. The show is where those relationships start — many exhibitors appoint their Sri Lankan representation on the floor.
PRISL (The Plastics & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka) is the industry's professional body and the show's co-organiser; the Industrial Development Board (IDB) supports industrial development. Both are accessible at the show.
Around 1,500 plastics industries — packaging, construction, agriculture and consumer-goods converters — plus a world-class rubber sector with strong export orientation.
International trade typically runs on LC or advance-payment terms in USD. Discuss payment structure early — local buyers value suppliers who understand LKR-side realities.
Service response, spares availability and installation support are decisive in machinery purchases. A credible local service arrangement often wins over a lower price.
Colombo's port and connectivity make Sri Lanka a practical base for wider South Asian and Indian Ocean business development.
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