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Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with their local partners Modion Communications, Nigeria’s leading  agrofood & plastprintpack industry event provides an invaluable platform for professionals to exchange on their business and discuss investments.

Thousands of professionals from across Nigeria and beyond are expected to attend this key industry event. Mark your calendar for 24 to 26 March 2026 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.

Highlights of the 2026 Event:

• Growing regional influence: The event continues to expand its international footprint, attracting attendees not only from all corners of Nigeria but also from neighboring countries across West and Central Africa.
• Government engagement: Key ministries of the Nigerian government, at both federal and Lagos State levels, actively participate, underscoring governmental support and commitment.
• National pavilions: Official pavilions from prominent nations including China, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and South Africa highlight global participation and collaboration.
• Guest of Honor – The Netherlands 2026: Celebrating the strong partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands, this designation promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business development in agriculture between both nations.
• High-level participation: Key decision-makers from government and business sectors express keen interest in exploring innovative solutions presented by exhibitors.
• Global exhibitors: More than a hundred leading exhibitors will showcase tailored products and solutions for the Nigerian market.
• Insightful conference sessions: Featuring 42 sessions with 90 speakers, offering valuable industry insights and exceptional networking opportunities.
• Co-location with WACCSE: agrofood Nigeria and WACCSE collaborate to advance technology in West Africa’s cold chain sector, demonstrating strengthened cooperation between fairtrade and OTACCWA.

Join us in Lagos for agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2026, where innovation, collaboration, and growth converge!

Nigeria’s technological investments – Driving growth in agrofood, plastics, printing and packaging

• With imports of food & packaging technology amounting to €304m in 2023, Nigeria stands as Africa’s second-largest importer, trailing only South Africa with €398m and leading Egypt with €281m. (VDMA 2024)
• The Nigerian food market is projected to reach around $233.53 billion in 2025, with an expected annual growth rate of 10.76% from 2025 to 2030. (Statista)
• Despite significant investments in local food production, Nigeria’s food imports totaled US$6.1bn in 2023, positioning the nation country as one of Africa’s foremost food importers. Nigerian food exports made up for US$2.2bn. (WTO)
• With €134m in 2023, Nigeria emerges as the fourth-largest Importer of plastics technology in Africa, showcasing an annual growth rate of 13.9% between 2016 and 2023.
• Nigerian imports of printing & paper processing technology have surged by 17% annually, reaching €92m in 2022, securing Nigeria’s position as the second-largest investor in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Nigeria ranks fourth in terms of imports of packaging technology in Africa with €139m in 2023, after South Africa with €194m, Algeria with €161m and Egypt with €145m.
• Source for technology investment figures: VDMA 2024

For more information about the event:

please visit
www.agrofood-nigeria.com

and
www.ppp-nigeria.com