Join us for the 7th edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia!

Building on the great success of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 featuring a top-level trade show and conference and active participation of key Ethiopian ministries and associations, we are thrilled to announce an even more vibrant experience for 2025.

2025 marks the 7th edition of this key industry gathering for Ethiopia’s agrofood & plastprintpack sectors. Organised by fairtrade Messe in close cooperation with their local partners Prana Events, agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia will once again take place at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.

Don't miss this landmark event. Join us to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Ethiopia agrofood and plastprintpack industries.

• Quality visitors: High quality of visitors from all parts of Ethiopia and beyond
• Global exhibitors: Around 120 leading exhibitors from over 10 countries will showcase tailored products and solutions for the Ethiopian market. See exhibitors 2024.
• Government participation: Active involvement from key ministries of the Ethiopian government.
• Top-level conferences by the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association and many more.
• NEW 1: For the first time in 2025, the Ethiopia Food Show will take place at the same time as agrofood Ethiopia, but on a different hall level and with a separate entrance. Get full information on the Ethiopia food show.
• NEW 2: This also applies to the Ethiopica coffee show, which will also take place at the same time as agrofood Ethiopia, but on a different hall level. See full information on the Ethiopica coffee show. 

The 6th edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 was widely acclaimed by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners, and the media as a resounding success.

Over the course of three days, the event facilitated thousands of B2B meetings among 3,483 registered trade visitors from Ethiopia and neighbouring countries, and 122 exhibitors from 12 countries.

The results from the digital exhibitor satisfaction survey, in which 95% of exhibitors participated, are compelling:

• 85% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the number of visitors.
• 83% pleased with their quality.
• 81% appreciated the business opportunities following the fair.

So, it's no surprise that 91% of exhibitors plan to participate in the next edition, and 84% would recommend the event to their network.

agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 got off to a flying start on 16 May, graced by the esteemed presence of high-level government officials and a diverse array of 122 exhibitors from 12 nations. The event surged ahead, setting a dynamic tone for what promises to be an exceptional gathering. 

• Agriculture is the backbone of Ethiopia's economy and continues to contribute 33% of GDP, provide 66% of employment and generate 76% of the country's annual exports. Over the past five years, agriculture has grown at an annual rate of 9%, reaching a value of US$36 billion. (ATA Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency)
• With annual investments in food and beverage processing and packaging technology ranging from €64 million to €171 million in recent years, Ethiopia is one of East Africa's largest importers of such technology.  
• With a population of 130 million, expected to grow to 200 million by 2050 according to the World Bank, Ethiopia has long been the largest food market in East and Central Africa. Spending in the F&B sector is growing steadily, and F&B production is by far the largest segment of the Ethiopian manufacturing industry. Accordingly, the demand for food and beverage ingredients continues to grow. 
• Despite heavy investment in local food production, Ethiopia remains one of Africa's largest food importers. Between 2018 and 2021, food imports will amount to between $1.8 billion and $3.3 billion annually, while food exports will amount to between $1.9 billion and $2.5 billion over the same period.