The Plastics Export Promotion Council

What The Plastics Export Promotion Council does

The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) is a non-profit, Government of India–sponsored export promotion body established on 15 July 1955 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, and registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). Headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, it functions as the apex body representing 3,100+ Indian plastics exporters across 13 product panels spanning raw materials, semi-finished, and finished plastic goods, with documented exports to over 200 countries. Its core mandate is trade facilitation rather than direct commercialization: the organization issues Certificates of Origin for preferential trade agreements (including electronic filings under India-UK CETA and India-Oman CEPA), runs policy advocacy on trade remedies, and operates digital and event-based channels such as the PLEXePAGES member directory, the PLEXCONNECT monthly e-magazine, and an Online Certificate Course in International Business.

The council's go-to-market is event-driven and is anchored around annual PLEXCONNECT conferences, regional and international exhibition pavilions (NPE, K Fair, Chinaplas, Arabplast, RosUpack, PLASTEX), trade delegations to foreign markets, and Buyer-Seller Meets (BSM/RBSM) under the MAI Scheme of the Government of India. Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees from over 3,100 exporters (listed as a recurring subscription stream), supplemented by training program fees, certification services, advertising in PLEXCONNECT magazine, and government MAI scheme support; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontal across 13 plastics product panels (raw materials, packaging, films, pipes, FRP/composites, consumer items, stationery, medical items, etc.), serving both MSMEs (Ministry of MSME partnership) and larger export houses. Strategic positioning is articulated by the national export target of USD 25 billion in plastics exports by 2027, for which PLEXCONCIL is the executing institutional vehicle.

Name

The Plastics Export Promotion Council

Legal name

The Plastics Export Promotion Council

Website

https://plexconcil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) is a Government of India–sponsored apex body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that promotes exports for 3,100+ Indian plastics manufacturers across 200+ countries via trade facilitation, exhibitions, and digital platforms since 1955.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Promotion Services

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled-Content Plastic Packaging (rPET, rHDPE, rPP) (IMALAMAC), Recycled Resin Trading & Distribution (PCR/PIR Commodity Markets) (EUAIAKAK), Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD)

Keywords

• Export promotion services
• Plastics trade facilitation
• Trade documentation services
• International exhibition participation
• Trade enquiry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The council represents over 3,100 exporters through membership. Membership provides benefits including discounted fees at international Trade Fairs, financial benefits through Government of India schemes, trade enquiries dissemination, export awards, export financing assistance, networking, member directory listing, e-magazine subscription, Certificate of Origin issuance, and Export Turnover Certificate.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Plastics Export Promotion Council is a government-sponsored apex body that promotes Indian plastics exports through membership-based trade services. It represents over 3,100 plastics exporters across 13 product panels, facilitates participation in international exhibitions and Buyer-Seller Meets, issues Certificates of Origin, runs the PLEXePAGES trade enquiry directory, and publishes the PLEXCONNECT e-magazine and training programs to grow India's plastics exports across 200-plus countries.

Product overview

The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) is a government-sponsored export promotion body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India. It operates as a non-profit organization representing over 3,100 Indian plastics exporters. Rather than offering a single software product, the council provides a suite of member services including the PLEXePAGES digital marketplace platform for member directories and trade enquiries, the monthly PLEXCONNECT e-magazine for industry publications, an Online Certificate Course in International Business for professional development, Certificate of Origin issuance for export documentation, and access to export statistics and market analysis. The council also facilitates exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and trade delegations to promote Indian plastics exports globally across 200+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLEXCONNECT: Annual industry conference organized by PLEXCONCIL, featuring plenary sessions on trade policy, FTAs, and the plastics sector.
• PLEXePAGES
• PLEXCONNECT

Products and services

• PLEXePAGES Online member directory and e-marketplace platform connecting Indian plastics exporters with international buyers, providing company listings and trade enquiry services for members.
• PlexConnect Monthly E-Magazine Monthly electronic magazine with 81 editions published, providing industry news, export statistics, market insights, and articles on the plastics export sector.
• Online Certificate Course in International Business Professional certification program equipping participants with practical knowledge of export-import business operations, consisting of 8 modules spanning approximately 225 hours over 6 months.
• Trade Enquiry Services Service facilitating trade enquiries between international buyers and Indian plastics exporters, with active opportunities sourced from countries including USA, New Zealand, and UAE.
• Certificate of Origin Issuance Official certification service for issuing Certificates of Origin to member exporters, including electronic filing for preferential certificates under FTAs such as India-UK CETA and India-Oman CEPA.
• Export Statistics and Analysis Monthly export data and statistical analysis reports for plastics products, covering India's plastics exports to various global destinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents over 3,100 exporters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CIPET (Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026Joint presenting partner for PLEXCONNECT 2026 industry conference. CIPET is under Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India
• SICCI (Southern Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 July 2026Supporting partner for PLEXCONNECT 2026, unveiling FTA Exporter's Handbook for Plastics Industry
• Ministry of MSMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for supporting MSMEs in the plastics export sector
• ANIPAC - IMBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico-India business council partnership for promoting trade relations between the two countries in plastics sector
• Al FajercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Al Fajer for organizing and promoting plastics exhibitions and trade events
• DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for the conference, providing trade policy guidance and export promotion support
• MEPZ (Madras Export Processing Zone)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner contributing to export promotion activities and SEZ-related discussions

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plastindia Foundation: Indian industry body organizing India's largest plastics exhibition (Plastindia). Adjacent peer in exhibition facilitation space; PLEXCONCIL collaborates with Plastindia on international pavilions.
• Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India): Government-sponsored Export Promotion Council under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, parallel in structure, governance, and service offering (trade fairs, B2B meetings, CoO issuance, market intelligence) but covering engineering goods rather than plastics.
• Japan Plastics Industry Federation: Japanese plastics industry federation representing manufacturers across product categories. Comparable in serving as the unified industry voice and providing market intelligence and trade promotion services.
• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE): Global professional society for plastics engineers and scientists with 84+ country presence. Closest peer on the technical/professional side with comparable international scope and member services.
• PlasticsEurope: European plastics industry trade association representing plastics manufacturers across the EU. Closest international functional peer with similar mandate of industry representation, policy advocacy, and sustainability engagement.
• Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS): US trade association representing the entire plastics industry supply chain. Comparable in representing manufacturers and offering trade shows (NPE), policy advocacy, and industry statistics.
• China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA): National-level Chinese trade association for plastics processors, functioning as China's counterpart to PLEXCONCIL with similar scope across plastics products and representation to government.
• Chemical & Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL): Another Indian EPC under the Ministry of Commerce, covering chemicals, cosmetics, dyes, and allied products with some plastics-adjacent overlap. Closest functional peer with overlapping product categories and member base.

Regional players

• Indian Chemical Council: Apex Indian body for the chemical industry with overlap into plastics raw materials. Comparable in serving Indian manufacturers but focused upstream on chemicals rather than finished plastics products.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO): Apex body of Indian EPCs and export-oriented organizations; PLEXCONCIL operates under FIEO's umbrella. FIEO serves as a broader trade promotion institution with overlapping but wider scope across all export sectors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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