Over a hundred leading exhibitors from fourteen countries presenting tailored products & solutions for the Ethiopian market

Building on the great success of plastprintpack & agrofood Ethiopia 2024 featuring a top-level trade show and conference and active participation of key Ethiopian ministries and associations, we are thrilled to announce an even more vibrant experience for 2025.

2025 marks the 7th edition of this key industry gathering for Ethiopia’s plastprintpack & agrofood sectors. Organised by fairtrade Messe in close cooperation with their local partners Prana Events, plastprintpack & agrofood Ethiopia will once again take place at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.

Don't miss this landmark event. Join us to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Ethiopia plastprintpack & agrofood industries.

• Quality visitors: High quality of visitors from all parts of Ethiopia and beyond
• Global exhibitors: Over a hundred leading exhibitors from fourteen countries, including Austria, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates presenting tailored products and solutions for the Ethiopian market.
• Government participation: Active involvement from key ministries of the Ethiopian government.
• Top-level conferences by the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association, the Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturers Association and many more.
• NEW 1: For the first time in 2025, the Ethiopia Food Show will take place at the same time as agrofood Ethiopia, but on a different hall level and with a separate entrance. Get full information on the Ethiopia food show.
• NEW 2: This also applies to the Ethiopica coffee show, which will also take place at the same time as agrofood Ethiopia, but on a different hall level. See full information on the Ethiopica coffee show. 

Plastics | Printing | Packaging

The 6th edition of plastprintpack & agrofood 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:

• 85% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the number of visitors.
• 83% pleased with their quality.
• 81% appreciated the business opportunities following the fair.

So, it's no surprise that 91% of exhibitors plan to participate in the next edition, and 84% would recommend the event to their network.

plastprintpack & agrofood 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 122 exhibitors from 12 nations. The event surged ahead, setting a dynamic tone for what promises to be an exceptional gathering. 

• 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 grew 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