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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.

Following the great success in 2024, fairtrade and the Association of Packaging Professionals of Côte d'Ivoire (APECI) are continuing their cooperation for the 2026 event. This synergistic partnership involves APECI organising the Afrik'Embal trade fair in parallel with fairtrade's plastprintpack & agrofood West Africa 2026 event.

The primary objective of this collaboration is to create valuable synergy effects for exhibitors and trade visitors alike.

Aftermovie 2024

Ministry of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production
Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire
APECI - Association of Packaging Professionals in Côte d'Ivoire
Embassies of Austria, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands and Türkiye
Advantage Austria
AHK - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Côte d'Ivoire
APO Africa Packaging Organisation

BELUCI - Chambre de commerce belge et luxembourgeoise de Côte d'Ivoire
Business France
CEPICI - Investment Promotion Centre of Côte d'Ivoire
FedA-CI
ITA - Italian Trade Agency

Impressions

Opening

Event

Exhibitor Cocktail

Thousands of targeted business discussions and an increasing international reach, as the event continues to develop into a regional hub
Government & industry support: Active involvement from key Ivorian and international ministries, authorities, and associations ensuring a comprehensive industry perspective.
Global participation: Exhibitors from around the globe presenting tailored products and solutions for the Ivorian and West African markets
Insightful conference sessions: In 2024, the conference featured 12 sessions with 50 speakers. Building on this success, the 2026 program promises even more valuable industry insights and exceptional networking opportunities.

Let’s hear what the exhibitors said

Grace Wilu
SAFRIQUE International

Julian Banse
Windmöller & Hölscher

Alessandro Gerbino
ITA - Italian Trade Agency

Suman Kalyan
FLEPACI

Salah Ezzedine
CODA Sarl

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 €76 million in 2024, 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 more than doubled over the past few years, from €1217 million in 2020 to €349 million in 2024, an average growth of 12.6% 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 €13 million in 2024 whereas West African imports of printing and paper processing technology stood at €89 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 € 24 million whereas West Africa's packaging technology imports made up for € 297 million in 2024. Major West African import markets of packaging technology - apart from Nigeria – are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal and Togo.