Now in its 2nd edition, the Ethiopica coffee show 2026 returns to Addis Ababa, showcasing the impressive growth and vast potential of Ethiopia’s coffee industry and trade.

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, 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.

In 2026, the event will once again be held alongside

• the 2nd edition of the Ethiopia food show, Ethiopia’s leading F&B sourcing event, and
• the 8th edition of agrofood Ethiopia, the country’s No. 1 business platform for the agrofood industry.

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 F&B trade in the region.

The Ethiopica coffee show is evolving! With dedicated partial fairs for coffee and F&B trade, this event offers a more focused, forward-looking experience than ever before.

It’s further enriched by agrofood Ethiopia, creating a dynamic platform that reflects Ethiopia’s potential in full.

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

Exhibition layout:

• Hall 1 Ethiopica Coffee Show

             Ethiopia Food Show

             agrofood Ethiopia (agro, food + bev tec, food ingredients)

• Hall 2 (MPH) plastprintpack Ethiopia

• As the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia stands as Africa’s largest coffee producer and ranks among the world’s top five.
• The sector generates 30–35% of the nation’s export revenue and sustains 15 million livelihoods.
• In the first half of 2024/25, coffee exports exceeded 200,000 t, earning US $908 million. So far this fiscal year, exports have generated over US $1.2 billion, with a target of US $2 billion on the horizon. (ECTA - Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority)
• Key markets include Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United States, and growing demand in Belgium, South Korea, UAE, China, and Japan. Since 2022, for instance, the amount of coffee Ethiopia exports to China has been growing at an average rate of 27% annually. (ECTA)
• With a rapidly growing population (130 million today, reaching 200 million by 2050), Ethiopia is already East & Central Africa’s largest coffee-consuming market, especially for roasted coffee. 

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 coffee industry and trade.