The 10th Anniversary Edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria concluded with unprecedented success, recording an 18.5% increase in attendance, as 2,230 industry professionals from across West and Central Africa converged on Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, to engage in the region’s premier event for agrofood, plastics, printing, and packaging innovations.
Held over three days, the 2025 edition set new benchmarks with energetic world-class exhibitions, enhanced cross-border collaborations, and robust participation from both the public and private sectors.
Germany served as the Guest of Honour, underscoring its steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s industrial development. The event featured strong representation from international pavilions including Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, China, and South Africa, as well as a wide range of Nigerian innovators showcasing next-generation technologies.
Exhibitors reported expanded business outreach, with trade visitors coming from all geopolitical zones of Nigeria and neighbouring countries, emphasizing the event’s growing regional footprint.
High-Impact Conference & Networking Opportunities
The accompanying conference program hosted 42 sessions and 90 distinguished speakers, offering deep dives into policy frameworks, innovation trends, financing opportunities, and investment strategies shaping the agrofood and plastprintpack value chains.
“The success of the 10th edition confirms Lagos as the heartbeat of trade and innovation in West Africa,” said Paul Maerz, Managing Director of fairtrade Messe. “The presence of influential government and private sector stakeholders shows the urgency and opportunity for scalable, sustainable solutions in these industries.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
In a forward-looking announcement, the organisers named The Netherlands as the official Guest of Honour for Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2026, reflecting the country’s strategic partnership with Nigeria in advancing sustainable agriculture and food systems. The next edition will return to the Landmark Event Centre from March 24 to 26, 2026.
About Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria
Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria is the nation’s leading international trade fair dedicated to the food, beverage, agro-allied, plastics, printing, and packaging sectors. Organised by fairtrade Messe, the event connects global and local stakeholders to explore the trends, technologies, and partnerships shaping Nigeria’s industrial future.
