Now in its 8th edition, agrofood Ethiopia 2026 returns to Addis Ababa, showcasing the impressive growth and vast potential of Ethiopia’s agrofood sector.

In 2026, the event will once again be held alongside

• the 2nd edition of the Ethiopia food show & the Ethiopica coffee show, celebrating the country’s rich culinary and coffee industries, and
• the 8th edition of plastprintpack Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s leading event for the plastics, printing and packaging industries.

Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with local partners Prana Events, the exhibition will bring together thousands of industry professionals from Ethiopia and around the globe, making it a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of agrofood and trade in the region.

• Ethiopia is making major investments in agro-industries, food and beverage processing, packaging technology and the food and coffee trade.
• Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy—contributing 33% of GDP, 66% of employment, and 76% of exports. The sector has grown 9% annually, now worth US$36 billion. (ATA Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency) see more
• With €64–121 million in annual imports, Ethiopia is among East & Central Africa’s top buyers of F&B processing and packaging tech. (VDMA) see more
• Home to 135 million people (projected 200 million by 2050), Ethiopia is the largest food market in East & Central Africa, and its F&B sector is the largest in Ethiopian manufacturing, with rising consumer demand.
• Despite strong food exports of US$2.5 billion in 2023, Ethiopia remains one of Africa’s largest food importers with imports of US$1.9 billion in the same year. (WTO) see more

agrofood Ethiopia is evolving! With dedicated partial fairs for agriculture, food & beverage technology and food ingredients, this event offers a more focused, forward-looking experience than ever before.

It’s further enriched by the Ethiopia food show and the Ethiopica coffee show, creating a dynamic platform that reflects Ethiopia’s agrofood potential in full.

Adding even more value, the 8th edition of plastprintpack Ethiopia will be held concurrently.

Exhibition layout:

• Hall 1 agrofood Ethiopia (agro, food + bev tec, food ingredients)

             Ethiopia Food Show

             Ethiopica Coffee Show

• Hall 2 (MPH) plastprintpack Ethiopia

With backing from many respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – the 2026 event reinforces its position as Ethiopia’s leading business and innovation hub for the agrofood industry and food trade.