Following the resounding success of the June 2023 edition, which saw 3,558 trade visitors flocking from across Ethiopia and neighboring nations, the organisers are delighted to unveil the 2024 event. Spearheaded by fairtrade Messe, the renowned German trade show specialists, and their Ethiopian partners Prana Events, this premier gathering is set to serve Ethiopia’s vibrant agriculture, food, beverage, plastics, printing and packaging industries.

With exhibitors representing China, Ethiopia, France, India, Italy, Kenya, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, the stage is set for another compelling showcase of innovation and collaboration.

agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 enjoy the strong support of the following Ethiopian and international institutions 

Ethiopian government:

Ministry of Agriculture
Ethiopian Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry Development Institute
Chemical and Construction Inputs Industry Development Institute

Internationally:

AHK Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa
Embassies of Germany, France, India, Italy and Türkiye
GIZ German Association for International Cooperation
Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade
Türkiye Exporters Assembly

Facts & figures on the Ethiopian agrofood & plastprintpack market 

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 120 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.

Ethiopia is the second largest importer of plastics in primary form in East and Central Africa. As Ethiopia does not produce any plastic raw materials, 100% of the raw materials are imported. Imports of plastic raw materials will grow by 13.5% per year between 2007 and 2020, from 43 kt to 224 kt, +421%. (EUROMAP) Ethiopia is one of the two largest importers of plastics technology in East Africa, with imports of €18m in 2022.

With an annual growth rate of 7.4% from 2016 to 2021, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s fastest growing importers of printing and paper converting technology.

With packaging technology imports of €16m in 2022, Ethiopia is one of the largest importers of such technology in East Africa.

Source for technology investment figures: VDMA 2023 

For more information and:

www.agrofood-ethiopia.com
www.ppp-ethiopia.com

Local organizer: 
Prana Events
Mr Nebeyu Lemma
Managing Director
Bole Medhaniyalem, Lucky Building 5th Floor
Tel +251 116 184 365
nebeyu@fair-team.com
www.pranaevents.net