Now in its 8th edition, agrofood Ethiopia 2026 returns to Addis Ababa, showcasing the impressive growth and vast potential of Ethiopia’s agrofood sector.
The exhibition takes place at a time when Ethiopia’s rapidly developing reform and investment-driven economy is making enormous strides. According to the IMF, Ethiopia is forecast to grow by 9.2% in 2026, making it Africa’s fastest-growing economy.
So it comes as no surprise that exhibitors from across Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East have confirmed their participation. Companies from Brazil, China, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom underline the event’s truly global reach.
A particularly strong presence from Ethiopian exhibitors is complemented by official national pavilions from Brazil, China and Italy, as well as leading industry players.
The event will once again be held alongside
Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with local partner Prana Events, agrofood Ethiopia will once again attract thousands of industry professionals from across Ethiopia and beyond.
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Featuring major Brazilian exhibitors, the Brazil Pavilion in 2026 is supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Brazil to Ethiopia. As in 2025, the Pavilion will officially be opened by major governmental representatives and the Ambassador of Brazil to Ethiopia.
See also: Brazil authorised to export meat, 16 other products to Ethiopia …
The China Pavilion brings together a large delegation of Chinese manufacturers and technology providers representing China’s strong manufacturing capabilities across the entire value chain, from food processing, packaging materials, plastics machinery, moulds, compressors, recycling technology and smart production systems.
Discover outstanding solutions from Ethiopia based leading businesses and industry innovators highlighting the strength and diversity of Ethiopia’s fast-growing plastics, printing and packaging industries. Bringing together leading local manufacturers, processors, and suppliers, the participation demonstrates the country’s expanding production capacity and commitment to industrial development.
The Ethiopian exhibitors showcase a wide range of products and solutions, from food ingredients, baking solutions and agro-industrial technologies to packaging materials and industrial supply solutions. Their presence underlines Ethiopia’s growing role as a regional production hub and highlights opportunities for collaboration, investment and technology exchange across the agrofood and packaging sectors.
The India Participation features India’s expertise in reliable machinery, efficient processing solutions and quality products that support the development of Ethiopia’s plastprintpack sector.
The official collective participation of Italian companies is presented by ITA Italian Trade Agency and supported by the Italian trade agencies ACIMGA, AMAPLAST, ANIMA and UCIMA.
A showcase of Made in Italy excellence!
Italian companies can now participate with an exhibition stand for only EUR 200. This offers a cost-effective opportunity to showcase products and services, establish valuable business connections, and explore new market opportunities in Ethiopia.
The offer expires on June 10.
UAE exhibitors are showcasing the country’s growing strengths in plastic raw materials, sustainable packaging, food and export-oriented solutions. The participation of UAE companies reflects the strengthening trade relationship between the UAE and Ethiopia, particularly in packaging, food processing and industrial technology.
Officially opened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 01 March 2025, the AICC Addis Int’l Convention Center is a world-class convention and exhibition center spanning 40 hectares. It features exhibition & conference halls, spacious outdoor exhibition and events space, as well as restaurants, cafés, shops, a canteen and storage facilities. Join us at the AICC for another remarkable event!
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 2 agrofood Ethiopia (agro, food + bev tec, food ingredients)
Ethiopia Food Show
Ethiopica Coffee Show
• Hall 1 plastprintpack Ethiopia
Kelvin Mureti Kimathi, Tetra Pak
We have been trying to crack this market for a while and obviously agrofood provides a very powerful platform to introduce to the people what we are able to do. We have loved this experience.
Mr Cleber Oliveira Soares, Deputy Vice Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil on the occasion of Brazil’s trade show debut with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa, the Brazilian Beef Industry Association and FoodTech Hub Latam.
Gabriele Giallorenzo, SACMI
We are here every year at agrofood. This exhibition is as usual very crowded, lots of visitors come that want to invest in this growing business.
The 7th edition of agrofood Ethiopia, held from 19 to 21 June at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, was widely acclaimed as a major success by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners, and the media.
With backing from many respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – the event reinforces its position as Ethiopia’s leading business and innovation hub for the agrofood industry and food trade.
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