The Food Expo, held at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, brought together more than 150 exhibitors from 25 countries on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The event features professional trade shows focused on food, agriculture, hospitality, plastics, printing, and packaging. Exhibitors from various countries, including China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Côte d'Ivoire, are showcasing their solutions to professionals seeking new supply and investment opportunities.
The expo, co-organized by ATLM Expo, fairtrade Messe, and the Association of Packaging Professionals of Côte d'Ivoire (APECI), aims to promote commercial exchanges, partnerships, and technology transfers between players in different sectors. The event runs until October 10 and features Food Expo and HoReCa Expo alongside Agrofood West Africa, Plastprintpack West Africa, and Afrik'Embal. This integrated platform allows visitors to discover products, equipment, technologies, and services for the Ivoirian and West African markets.
The joint organization of these professional meetings is expected to enable local and international companies to better identify the needs of the West African market and present solutions adapted to the challenges of modernizing various sectors. The event takes place in a context marked by the growth of Côte d'Ivoire's needs for equipment and technologies for agriculture, agro-food processing, plastics, and packaging.
According to recent data, Côte d'Ivoire's imports of plastic raw materials have increased significantly, from 245,000 tons in 2018 to 388,000 tons in 2024. Additionally, imports of packaging technologies reached €67 million in 2025, compared to €34 million in 2021. This upward trend highlights the country's growing demand for solutions in these areas.
The Food Expo and accompanying events offer a unique opportunity for industry players to network, explore new business opportunities, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in the food and packaging sectors. With a diverse range of exhibitors and a comprehensive program, the expo is poised to drive growth and development in Côte d'Ivoire and the wider West African region.
The event has attracted professionals from various sectors, including food processing, agriculture, hospitality, and packaging. Exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of products and services, from food processing equipment and packaging solutions to agricultural technologies and hospitality services. The expo's organizers expect significant business opportunities to arise from the event, with a focus on promoting partnerships and technology transfers.
As the event continues until October 10, industry players and professionals are encouraged to attend and explore the various exhibitions and conferences on offer. With its comprehensive program and diverse range of exhibitors, the Food Expo is set to be a major success, driving growth and innovation in the food and packaging sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and beyond.
Key points
- Over 150 exhibitors from 25 countries are participating in the Food Expo in Abidjan.
- The event aims to promote commercial exchanges, partnerships, and technology transfers between players in different sectors.
- Côte d'Ivoire's imports of plastic raw materials and packaging technologies have shown significant growth in recent years.
