Germany to Headline 10th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2025 as Guest of Honour

Landmark Centre, Lagos, to Host a Decade-Defining Industry Showcase from March 25–27, 2025

L-R: Managing Director/CEO, Modion Communications, Odion Aleobua; General Manager/Head of HR and Administration, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (DGIC), Cathrene Nwaiku; Senior Project Manager, Fairtrade, Freyja Detjen; Head, Foreign Trade Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Justyna Sitarska and President, African Packaging Organization, Amb. Ahmed Alex Omah, during the Stakeholder and Media engagement in preparation for Agrofood and Plastprintpack in Nigeria Conference and Tradeshow in Lagos

As Nigeria’s leading agrofood, plastics, printing, and packaging exhibition marks its 10th anniversary, the 2025 edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria is set to be a landmark event. Building on the success of the 2024 edition, which welcomed former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, this milestone gathering will bring together industry leaders, government agencies, and investors from across the world.

Scheduled for March 25–27, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, the event, organised by fairtrade Messe, will celebrate a decade of innovation, business growth, and global partnerships.

Germany: Guest of Honour for 2025

Germany has been named Guest of Honour for Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2025, a testament to the strong economic and industrial ties between Nigeria and Germany. This designation will deepen collaboration, enhance knowledge exchange, and drive business development between German and Nigerian stakeholders across the agrofood and manufacturing value chains.

Key Highlights of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2025

• 100+ Global Exhibitors: Leading manufacturers and solution providers from over 15 countries will showcase cutting-edge technologies tailored for the Nigerian market.
• Government & Institutional Engagement: The event will host high-level participation from Nigerian federal and state ministries.
• International Pavilions: Official delegations from Germany, China, Poland, the Netherlands, and South Africa will be featured.
• Pre-Exhibition Stakeholders & Media Engagement: A dedicated pre-event engagement on February 13, 2025, at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos,  provided exclusive insights into the exhibition’s impact on Nigeria’s economy.
• Top-Level Conference: Over 70 expert speakers across 20 sessions will share industry insights in a three-day knowledge-sharing forum.
• Special Focus on Banking & Finance: A dedicated segment for financial institutions and investors, featuring panel discussions, keynote addresses, and an investment pitch competition.
• WACCSE 2025: In partnership with OTACCWA, the 7th West African Cold Chain Summit & Exhibition (WACCSE) will be co-hosted to explore advancements in food preservation and logistics.

Nigeria’s Expanding Technological Investments

Nigeria’s growing investments in agrofood and packaging technology underscore the country’s strong industrial potential:

• €304 million in food & packaging technology (2023) – Africa’s second-largest investor after South Africa (€398m).
• Food production growth: Increased by 39.6% between 2016 and 2020, projected to rise by 48% from 2021 to 2024.
• US$6.1 billion in food imports (2023), positioning Nigeria among Africa’s leading food importers.
• €134 million in plastics technology investments (2023) – 13.9% annual growth since 2016.
• €92 million in printing & paper processing technology imports (2022) – A 17% annual increase, ranking Nigeria as Sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest investor.
• €139 million in packaging technology investments (2023) – Fourth in Africa after South Africa (€194m), Algeria (€161m), and Egypt (€145m).

(Source: VDMA 2024, Euromonitor International, WTO)

Shaping the Future of Agrofood & Manufacturing in Nigeria

The 10th Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria is more than an exhibition—it is a platform for economic transformation, industry growth, and global partnerships. As Germany leads the 2025 edition as Guest of Honour, the event will create unparalleled opportunities for networking, trade, and investment in Africa’s fastest-growing agrofood and manufacturing sectors.

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