The inaugural edition of the Ethiopia food show & Ethiopica coffee show taking place with the 7th edition of agrofood Ethiopia from 19 to 21 June at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa was widely acclaimed as a tremendous success by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners, and the media.

Organised by fairtrade Messe and their local partners Prana Events, the event brought together 5,691 trade visitors with 158 exhibitors from 16 countries. Over three days, the event facilitated thousands of B2B meetings, laying a solid foundation for continued industry growth.

The exhibitor survey was based on solid data, with 100% of all exhibitors participating — and the results speak for themselves:

• 100% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the event as a whole.
• 100% would recommend the event to their peers.
• 100% are already planning to participate in the next edition.

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 from 04 to 06 June 2026 at the AICC for another remarkable event!

• New in 2025: Ethiopia food show and Ethiopica coffee show running alongside agrofood Ethiopia
• Global participation: 158 leading exhibitors from 16 countries, including Austria, Brazil, China, Denmark, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates presenting tailored products and solutions for the Ethiopian market. 
• Brazil Pavilion, officially opened by H.E. Mr Cleber Oliveira Soares, Deputy Vice Minister of Agriculture & Livestock, H.E. Mr Jandyr Ferreira dos Santos, Ambassador of Brazil to Ethiopia, featuring the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock, the Embassy of Brazil, the Brazilian Beef Industry Association – ABRAFRIGO and the FoodTech Hub Latam.
• GIZ-Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” (Invest for Jobs) offering comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers.
• General Assembly & Conference of the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association on 20 June.
• Government & industry support: Active involvement from key Ethiopian and international ministries, authorities, and associations ensures a comprehensive industry perspective.

Despite heavy investment in local food production, Ethiopia remains one of Africa's largest food importers. Between 2018 and 2022, food imports amounted to between $1.8 billion and $3.5 billion annually, while food exports totaled between $1.9 billion and $2.6 billion over the same period. See Food trade with Ethiopia for full details.