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154 leading exhibitors from 16 countries presenting tailored products & solutions for the Ethiopian market
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 Ethiopian plastprintpack & agrofood industries.
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Highlights of the 2025 event
The 2025 edition promises to be an unmissable gathering for professionals in Ethiopia’s plastprintpack & agrofood sectors. Key highlights include:
- Global participation: 154 leading exhibitors from 16 countries, including Austria, Brazil, China, Denmark, Djibouti, 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.
- 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.
- Sustained industry interest: The event continues to attract decision-makers from both business and government sectors, eager to explore cutting-edge products and solutions.
Get-together & press conference on 03 June
at the Addis Ababa Skylight Hotel
Providing insights into the forthcoming 7th agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia and the brand-new Ethiopia food show and Ethiopica coffee show. With 150 exhibitors from 16 countries, this event is set to connect local and international industry leaders across the agrofood and plastics, printing and packaging sectors.
Panelists included:
- Daniel Olani, Minister Advisor - Ministry of Industry
- Abraham Mentesnot, Manufacturing Investment Promotion - Ministry of Industry
- Rebecca Alt, Head of Economic Affairs - German Embassy Addis Ababa
- Mr. Ibrahim Yesuf, Vice President - EPR Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber Manufacturer Association
- Paul März, Managing Director - fairtrade Messe
- Nebeyu Lemma, Managing Director - Prana Events
Impressions
Facts & figures on the Ethiopian plastprintpack market
- 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 12% per year between 2007 and 2024, from 43 kt to 294 kt, +584%. (EUROMAP)
- Ethiopia is one of the two largest importers of plastics technology in East Africa, with imports of €28m in 2023.
- With packaging technology imports of €30m in 2023, Ethiopia is one of the largest importers of such technology in East & Central Africa.
Source for technology investment figures: VDMA 2024
With the strong support of the following Ethiopian and international institutions
Ethiopian government & institutions:
- Ministry of Industry
- Ministry of Agriculture
- 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 Brazil, Germany, France, India, Italy and Türkiye
- European Chamber in Europe
- GIZ German Association for International Cooperation
- ITA Italian Trade Agency
- Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Türkiye
- UNIDO
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Our partners
Organiser
fairtrade 300x200
Local organiser
Prana Events
We support SOS
SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia
Official carrier
Ethiopian Airlines
Official hotel partner
Best Western Addis
Official hotel partner
Ramada Addis 300
Institutional partners
Ethiopia Ministry of Industry
Ethiopian Plastic and Rubber MA
European Chamber Ethiopia
Turkey
ITA
AHK East Africa
Ethiopian Gov MoA
Ethiopian Gov FBPI
Ethiopian Gov CCI
Brazilian Embassy - Ethiopia
EBMIA-Ethiopia
PACCI
Media partners
Made-in-china.com
Gulfood-Tech
Editrice Zeus - Itfoodonline
Plastics Industry
Guidchem
Lookingplas
Halal Research council
poland-fruits
21food
packtech-gpub
plastech-gpub
Allma
Resagro
tecnalimentaria
Alta Packaging & Food
Food & Beverage reporter
Food Business Gulf
Food Ingredients Turkey
