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, the organisers 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.
Highlights of the 2025 Event:
A very large number of targeted business meetings - these resulted in an 88% exhibitor satisfaction rating in 2024
Active participation of key line ministries, authorities and associations from across the country
Key learnings from sessions at the top-level conferences by the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association and many more.
Great networking
Review: agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 a resounding success
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:
State Minister of Industry, H.E. Mr Hassan Mohammed: “Today we commemorate the beginning of a new chapter.”
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 exhibitors and attendees.
“Today we commemorate the beginning of a new chapter, a chapter that integrates agriculture, food processing, packaging and plastics, opening up limitless possibilities for our people and our economy”, outlined the State Minister of Industry, H.E. Mr Hassan Mohammed, before declaring the event open.
“By bringing together stakeholders from across the globe, agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia serves as a paramount platform to showcase the immense potential of our nation and foster collaboration. We are
Top-level conferences featuring EBMIA, the Mastercard Foundation Fund and EPR run alongside the exhibition.
The Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association EBMIA convened for a full day of dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange, coinciding with agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024.
Another conference highlight certainly was the presentation of its first Agribusiness Challenge Fund by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity.
On Friday 17 May, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association hosted a conference focusing on pivotal issues relevant for its members and the wider professional community.
agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia enjoys the strong support of the following Ethiopian and international institutions
Ethiopian government:
[*]Ministry of Agriculture
[*]Ministry of Industry
[*]Ethiopian Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Research and Development Center
[*]Chemical and Construction Inputs Research and Development Center
[*]EBMIA - Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association
[*]EPR - Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association
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 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’s food imports stood at US$3.5billion in 2022 after US$3.3 billion in 2021. Food exports were up from US$ 2.5 billion in 2021 to US$2.6 billion in 2021. (WTO)
[*]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
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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.
Highlights of the 2025 Event:
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An incredible sustained interest in the exhibitors’ products & solutions on the part of decision-makers from business and politics
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Quality visitors: High quality of visitors from all parts of Ethiopia and beyond
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Global exhibitors: Around 120 leading exhibitors from over 10 countries will showcase tailored products and solutions for the Ethiopian market -
A very large number of targeted business meetings - these resulted in an 88% exhibitor satisfaction rating in 2024
Active participation of key line ministries, authorities and associations from across the country
Key learnings from sessions at the top-level conferences by the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association and many more.
Great networking
Review: agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024 a resounding success
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:
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85% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the number of visitors.
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83% pleased with their quality.
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81% appreciated the business opportunities following the fair.
State Minister of Industry, H.E. Mr Hassan Mohammed: “Today we commemorate the beginning of a new chapter.”
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 exhibitors and attendees.
“Today we commemorate the beginning of a new chapter, a chapter that integrates agriculture, food processing, packaging and plastics, opening up limitless possibilities for our people and our economy”, outlined the State Minister of Industry, H.E. Mr Hassan Mohammed, before declaring the event open.
“By bringing together stakeholders from across the globe, agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia serves as a paramount platform to showcase the immense potential of our nation and foster collaboration. We are
Top-level conferences featuring EBMIA, the Mastercard Foundation Fund and EPR run alongside the exhibition.
The Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association EBMIA convened for a full day of dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange, coinciding with agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 2024.
Another conference highlight certainly was the presentation of its first Agribusiness Challenge Fund by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity.
On Friday 17 May, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association hosted a conference focusing on pivotal issues relevant for its members and the wider professional community.
agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia enjoys the strong support of the following Ethiopian and international institutions
Ethiopian government:
[*]Ministry of Agriculture
[*]Ministry of Industry
[*]Ethiopian Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Research and Development Center
[*]Chemical and Construction Inputs Research and Development Center
[*]EBMIA - Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association
[*]EPR - Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association
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 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’s food imports stood at US$3.5billion in 2022 after US$3.3 billion in 2021. Food exports were up from US$ 2.5 billion in 2021 to US$2.6 billion in 2021. (WTO)
[*]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
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