Back for its 3rd edition in Côte d‘Ivoire, plastprintpack, agrofood & Afrik’Embal 2026 return to Abidjan, spotlighting the region’s thriving industry. 

Organised by fairtrade Messe, plastprintpack and agrofood West Africa take place in the state-of-the-art Abidjan Parc des Expositions.

• More than 180 exhibitors from 25 countries presenting tailored products and solutions for the Ivorian and West African markets
   
• Participating countries include China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ivory Coast, Latvia, Lebanon, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovenia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom
   
• Explore the exhibitors and their products & solutions here and here

• Major exhibitor groups from China, Côte d’Ivoire, India, Italy, Taiwan and Türkiye.
   
• The Italy Pavilion is supported by ACIMGA, AMAPLAST, ANIMA, FederUnacoma and UCIMA, showcasing Italian excellence in machinery, technology and industrial solutions.

• Thousands of targeted B2B meetings and business discussions connecting suppliers, buyers, distributors and decision-makers from across the region.
   
• An increasingly international visitor profile, reinforcing the event’s position as a key business hub for West Africa.

• A comprehensive program of conference sessions, expert presentations and panel discussions addressing market trends, innovation, sustainability and investment opportunities. Knowledge and industry insights

• Côte d'Ivoire’s imports of plastic raw materials increased by 8% annually, from 245 kt in 2018 to 388 kt in 2024. (EUROMAP)

• The country’s plastic consumption is up from 244 kt in 2018 to 386 kt in 2024 (+7.9% annually), expected to reach 498 kt by 2029. (EUROMAP)

• Plastics technology: Ivorian imports of plastics technology grew from €31 million in 2019 to €72 million in 2025, an increase of 19.6% annually. As such, Côte d'Ivoire represents the second largest investor in plastics technology in West Africa after Nigeria.

• West African imports of plastics technology nearly doubled over the past few years, from €217 million in 2020 to €384 million in 2025, an average growth of 12% annually. Major West African import markets of plastics technology - apart from Nigeria – are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, Togo, Guinea and Mali, in this order.

• Printing and paper technology: Ivorian imports made up for €23 million in 2025 whereas West African imports of printing and paper processing technology stood at €122 million in the same year, with Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal being the major buyers.

• Packaging technology: Ivorian imports of packaging technology stood at €67 million whereas West Africa's packaging technology imports made up for € 405 million in 2025.  Major West African import markets of packaging technology - apart from Nigeria – are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal and Togo.

  See here for more details.