Brazilian machinery makers generate US$5.24 million at Expoplast 2026 in Lima

Nine Brazilian companies at Expoplast 2026 in Lima closed and projected US$5.24 million in business, including US$1.18 million during the fair itself. The results underscore growing demand in Latin America for specialized plastic-processing machinery and long-term supply relationships.

Why it matters: - The results show Brazilian machinery makers are turning regional trade fairs into concrete export deals. - The Lima event generated both immediate sales and pipeline business for the next 12 months, which can support longer commercial relationships in Latin America. - The outcome also points to demand for technical, specialized suppliers in plastics and related industrial chains.

What happened: - Nine Brazilian companies exhibited at Expoplast 2026 in Lima, Peru, from Aug. 19-22. - The group reported US$5.24 million in total business, combining closed deals and projected contracts. - US$1.18 million came from transactions completed during the fair. - US$4.06 million came from contracts and supply agreements expected over the next 12 months. - The delegation was backed by Brazil Machinery Solutions, a promotion initiative run by ABIMAQ and ApexBrasil. - Over four days, the companies recorded 232 business contacts. - Of those contacts, 167, or nearly 70%, were with potential clients the companies had not previously worked with.

The details: - Peru accounted for the largest share of inquiries. - Other contacts came from Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Guatemala and Uruguay. - Buyers and representatives from eight Latin American markets expanded the commercial reach beyond Peru. - The Brazilian group included Eletrothermo, G4 Máquinas, Golden Fix, Lakatos, Laserflex, Mecalor, R&A, RTK/MTF Termoformadoras and Seibt Máquinas. - Their portfolio covered injection, extrusion and thermoforming machinery; flexographic and graphic equipment; cutting, welding, laminating and rewinding systems; molds, dies and tools; industrial cooling; thermal engineering; coil-handling equipment; auxiliary equipment; and recycling solutions. - Expoplast 2026 took place at Centro de Exposiciones Villa Complejo Ferial in Lima. - The fair ran alongside Eco Perú Expo, Congreso de Reciclaje y Residuos, Pack Perú Expo and Congreso del Packaging.

Between the lines: - ABIMAQ executive Patrícia Gomes said the results show Brazilian suppliers can win business in production chains that need specialized technical solutions and experienced international vendors. - Gomes said Brazilian companies that already operate abroad are used to negotiating under these conditions, which strengthens their competitiveness in Latin America. - All companies in the delegation already export to Peru. - Fifty-six percent have operated in foreign trade for more than 15 years. - The group also does business in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, with some manufacturers also active in Germany and South Africa. - That geographic spread reduces dependence on a single destination market and supports longer-term supply relationships. - G4 Máquinas said Peru is currently the market where it has sold and installed the most machines. - G4 Máquinas also presented operating equipment at the fair and advanced talks with local industry professionals. - Eletrothermo focused on building channels in Peru and met with potential distributors and representatives.

What's next: - The US$4.06 million in expected contracts and supply agreements will likely convert into follow-up negotiations over the next year. - Brazilian exhibitors will try to turn the new contacts from eight markets into distribution, representation and recurring supply deals. - The broader Brazil Machinery Solutions effort will continue using trade fairs to expand access for Brazilian exporters in strategic markets.

The bottom line: - Expoplast 2026 gave Brazilian machinery makers both immediate sales and a multi-country pipeline, reinforcing Peru as a regional gateway for industrial equipment exports.