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Building on the incredible success of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2024 featuring a top-level trade show and conference, active participation of key Nigerian ministries at both state and federal levels, the 3rd Annual MFI Awards and the visit of Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, we are thrilled to announce an even more vibrant experience for 2025.

The 2025 edition marks the 10th anniversary of this key industry gathering for Nigeria’s agrofood & plastprintpack sectors. Organised by fairtrade Messe, agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria will once again take place at the Landmark Centre in Lagos from 25 - 27 March 2025.

Don't miss this landmark event. Join us to celebrate a decade of innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Nigerian agrofood and plastprintpack industries.

Celebrating the 10-year jubilee of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2025
Global Exhibitors: Around 150 leading exhibitors from over 15 countries will showcase tailored products and solutions for the Nigerian market.
Government participation: Active involvement from key ministries of the Nigerian government at both the federal and Lagos State levels.
National Pavilions: Official national pavilions from China, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
Germany Guest of Honor 2025: Reflecting the partnership between Nigeria and Germany, this designation highlights German expertise in these sectors and provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development between German and Nigerian stakeholders.
Special Events: The 4th Annual MFI Awards and the Millers for Nutrition Country Launch - powered by TechnoServe via a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored initiative - see pictures here.
Top-Level Conference: A comprehensive 3-day conference featuring over 20 sessions and more than 70 speakers in a 180-seat conference room.
Special Topic 2025 on Banking & Finance: Key highlights include keynote speakers and panel discussions, a dedicated exhibition area for financial institutions and investment pitch competitions.

Germany Guest of Honour
of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2025

As VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, we are particularly pleased that the German machinery and plant engineering industry has been appointed Guest of Honour at the 10th anniversary edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2025. We have been present as a sector partner since its first edition in 2015 and have also been active as an applicant and information provider for the German Pavilion since 2017. More

China Pavilion

A significant number of Chinese exhibitors will be participating in the 2025 event, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies. Among the exhibitors are most prominent companies.

German Pavilion

For the eighth time in a row, a German Pavilion will be presented at agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria featuring German exhibitors displaying their solutions and products.

Presented by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the
Association of the German Trade Fair Industry AUMA
Supported by VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery

Participation costs:

Booth with high quality stand construction: 360€ / sqm
Booth without stand construction: 340€ / sqm
Registration fee: 810€ per exhibitor

Register here

Summary conditions (PDF)

Please note the registration deadline for the German Pavilion is December 04, 2024.

Italian Pavilion

The Italian Trade Agency ITA in cooperation with AMAPLAST, UCIMA, and ACIMGA organises the second Collective Participation of Italian companies at plastprintpack & agrofood Nigeria in 2025.

The Netherlands Pavilion

The Netherlands Pavilion is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

On 26 and 27 March, the Netherlands Pavilion in Hall 2 will also host a series of exciting conferences.

South Africa Pavilion

South Africa joins in for the 2025 event with a Department of Agri Western Cape Pavilion featuring more than ten exhibitors.

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of development, research and support services to the agricultural community in the Western Cape. The agricultural sector stimulates economic growth in the province and plays a major role in creating sustainable job opportunities.

26 March 2025: The 4th Annual MFI Awards and the Millers for Nutrition Country Launch - powered by TechnoServe via a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored initiative - the Millers for Nutrition Coalition - M4N. Representatives of several Nigerian ministers and members of the Dangote family & the Dangote Foundation will personally present the awards to the CEOs of the top 5 brands in the wheat flour, edible oil, and sugar industries - see more pictures here.

At the 2024 event, Sugra Mahmood (Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security), Dr. Faniran Sanjo (Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning) and Eva Edwards (NADFAC) joined milling leaders and industry partners to officially launch Millers for Nutrition in Nigeria and to recognize the winners of the 2024 MFI Awards, who are leading the way in fortifying their products with essential vitamins and minerals.

Millers who fortify their food with essential micronutrients play a vital role in improving access to nourishing diets – Millers for Nutrition believes it’s time to recognize and reward this vital work.

After the great cooperation ever since the 2021 event, fairtrade & OTACCWA, the Organization for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa, also cooperate in organizing the 7th West African Cold Chain Summit & Exhibition WACCSE by OTACCWA alongside agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2025. more

Aftermovie 2024

Nigeria investing heavily in food, beverage and packaging technology - Facts & figures on the fast-growing Nigerian market

With imports of food & packaging technology of €363 million in 2022, Nigeria is Africa's second largest importer, after South Africa with €381 million and ahead of Egypt with €319 million. (VDMA 2023)
The enormous population growth from 206 million in 2022 to 411 million in 2050 demands high sustainable investments in Nigeria’s food industry.
Sharp increase: Nigeria's food production has grown by 39.6% in recent years, from €26bn in 2016 to €36.3bn in 2020 and is expected to rise by 48% between 2021 and 2024, from €42.3bn to €62.6bn. (Euromonitor International)
Despite significant investments in local food production, Nigeria's food imports totaled US$6.9bn in 2022 (WTO), positioning the nation as one of Africa's foremost food importers.

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