The 10th edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria has come to a close, leaving a lasting impact on the agrofood and plastics, printing, and packaging industries in West and Central Africa.
The three-day event, held at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw a remarkable 18.5% increase in attendance, with 2,230 industry professionals participating.
The exhibition showcased world-class technologies and solutions shaping Nigeria’s industrial future, with national pavilions from Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, China, and South Africa, as well as Nigeria’s leading innovators.
Germany took the spotlight as the Guest of Honour, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s industrial advancement.
Exhibitors reported increased international reach, welcoming trade visitors from all regions of Nigeria and neighbouring West and Central African markets.
Industry stakeholders engaged in thousands of targeted business discussions, while the conference featured forty-two sessions with ninety speakers, offering invaluable insights into key trends, policy frameworks, and investment opportunities. Across the board, participants agreed that this was the best edition yet.
Paul Maerz, Managing Director of fairtrade Messe, stated, “The success of the 10th edition confirms Lagos as the heartbeat of trade and innovation in West Africa. This event continues to grow as a regional powerhouse.
“The presence of influential decision-makers from government and the private sector reflects the urgency to find sustainable, scalable solutions across the agrofood and plastprintpack value chains.”
Looking Ahead
The organisers announced The Netherlands as the official Guest of Honour for the 2026 edition, which reflects the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the Dutch Government in the agrofood sector.
The move will further spotlight Dutch expertise in sustainable agriculture and food systems, opening new pathways for collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange.
Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria is the premier international trade fair for Nigeria’s food, agro-allied, beverage, plastics, printing, and packaging industries.
The event features exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore trends, technologies, and solutions shaping these sectors’ future.
The 10th edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria has set a new standard for the industry, with its record-breaking attendance and showcase of world-class technologies and solutions.
The event has solidified its position as the region’s premier hub for agrofood and plastics, printing, and packaging innovation.
With The Netherlands as the Guest of Honour for the 2026 edition, the event is poised to continue its growth and impact in the years to come.
The next edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria will take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, once again at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.
Industry professionals and stakeholders are eagerly anticipating the 2026 edition, which promises to be even bigger and better than the previous ones.
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