The 8th edition of plastprintpack Ethiopia was celebrated as a remarkable success by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners and the media alike.
Based on this remarkable success, we are delighted to invite you to the next edition of plastprintpack Ethiopia, taking place from 20 to 22 May 2027 at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) in Addis Ababa.
According to the IMF, Ethiopia is forecast to grow by 9.2% in 2026, making it Africa’s fastest-growing economy.
With a population of 140 million and a rapidly expanding consumer market, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most attractive and fastest-growing markets for plastics, printing and packaging raw material & technologies
Strong demand driven by industrial growth: Ethiopia's manufacturing sector continues to expand, particularly in food & beverage, building & construction, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household products and consumer goods. Growing local production is creating increasing demand for modern plastics, printing, packaging and converting solutions.
Import-dependent market: Most raw material and advanced plastics processing, packaging and printing equipment is imported, offering excellent opportunities for international suppliers of machinery, materials and technologies.
The 2026 edition brought together:
See Post Show Report for full details on the 2026 event.
Take advantage of plastprintpack Ethiopia to connect with decision-makers, distributors, manufacturers, investors and government stakeholders in Ethiopia’s expanding markets. Reserve your stand today: c.schatz@fairtrade-messe.de
We look forward to welcoming you as an exhibitor at plastprintpack Ethiopia 2027.
Elsabet Dinkeneh
Eastern Dragon Package Tech
Harsh Kothari
Mohan Group of Companies
Hemang Desai
SOMOCHEM
The event will once again be held alongside agrofood Ethiopia, creating powerful synergies across processing, packaging and supply chains.
Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with local partner Prana Events, plastprintpack Ethiopia will once again attract thousands of industry professionals from across Ethiopia and beyond.
Click below to instantly explore the exhibitors, products, and solutions tailored to your needs across the plastics, printing, paper, packaging and recycling value chain—making your visit faster, easier, and more productive.
Discover solutions shaping modern blow molding, extrusion, injection molding and other plastics technology
Connect with suppliers of packaging material & technologies
Explore recycling materials & technology
Find all 2026 exhibitors and solutions across the entire value chain.
Featuring major Brazilian exhibitors, the Brazil Pavilion in 2026 is supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Brazil to Ethiopia. As in 2025, the Pavilion will officially be opened by major governmental representatives and the Ambassador of Brazil to Ethiopia.
See also: Brazil authorised to export meat, 16 other products to Ethiopia …
The China Pavilion brings together a large delegation of Chinese manufacturers and technology providers representing China’s strong manufacturing capabilities across the entire value chain, from food processing, packaging materials, plastics machinery, moulds, compressors, recycling technology and smart production systems.
Discover outstanding solutions from Ethiopia based leading businesses and industry innovators highlighting the strength and diversity of Ethiopia’s fast-growing plastics, printing and packaging industries. Bringing together leading local manufacturers, processors, and suppliers, the participation demonstrates the country’s expanding production capacity and commitment to industrial development.
The Ethiopian exhibitors showcase a wide range of products and solutions, from food ingredients, baking solutions and agro-industrial technologies to packaging materials and industrial supply solutions. Their presence underlines Ethiopia’s growing role as a regional production hub and highlights opportunities for collaboration, investment and technology exchange across the agrofood and packaging sectors.
The India Participation features India’s expertise in reliable machinery, efficient processing solutions and quality products that support the development of Ethiopia’s plastprintpack sector.
The official collective participation of Italian companies is presented by ITA Italian Trade Agency and supported by the Italian trade agencies ACIMGA, AMAPLAST, ANIMA and UCIMA.
UAE exhibitors are showcasing the country’s growing strengths in plastic raw materials, sustainable packaging, food and export-oriented solutions. The participation of UAE companies reflects the strengthening trade relationship between the UAE and Ethiopia, particularly in packaging, food processing and industrial technology.
Officially opened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 01 March 2025, the AICC Addis Int’l Convention Center is a world-class convention and exhibition center spanning 40 hectares. It features exhibition & conference halls, spacious outdoor exhibition and events space, as well as restaurants, cafés, shops, a canteen and storage facilities. Join us at the AICC for another remarkable event!
plastprintpack Ethiopia is evolving! With a clear focus on plastics, packaging, printing, paper & tissue, plastprintpack Ethiopia offers a concentrated, future-oriented experience tailored for industry professionals.
It’s further complemented by agrofood Ethiopia, creating a dynamic platform that fully reflects Ethiopia’s vast potential.
Exhibition layout:
• Hall 1 plastprintpack Ethiopia
• Hall 2 agrofood Ethiopia
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 plastics, printing and packaging industries.
Ethiopian government & institutions:
Internationally:
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