Exhibitors gear up for sixth edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia

The sixth edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia is scheduled to run from 16-18 May 2024 at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa

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. According to the ATA Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency, agriculture has grown at an annual rate of 9%, reaching a value of US$36bn over the past five years. In addition, the country is also the second largest importer of plastics in primary form in East and Central Africa. 

Following the resounding success of the June 2023 edition, which saw 3,558 trade visitors flocking from across Ethiopia and neighboring nations, the organisers of agrofood & plastprintpack Ethiopia 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 enjoys the strong support of the Ethiopian government comprising the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry, Chemical and Construction Inputs Research and Development Centre and the Ethiopian Food, Beverage, Research and Development Centre. Internationally, the event also receives suupport from institutions such as the AHK Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade and the embassies of Germany, France, India, Italy and Türkiye, among others. 

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.agrofood-ethiopia.com/