Agrofood Nigeria is set to make a landmark return to the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 24–26 March 2026, for its 11th edition, solidifying its reputation as West Africa’s premier annual business platform for the agrofood and packaging sectors. The event promises the strongest international participation in its history, attracting thousands of decision-makers, investors, and industry professionals from Nigeria and beyond.
Organised by fairtrade Messe in partnership with Modion Communications, Agrofood Nigeria 2026 provides a focused marketplace for investment, innovation, and business development across the entire agrofood value chain—from primary agriculture to food and beverage technology, ingredients, packaging, and finished products. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity for professionals seeking operational optimisation, product innovation, market expansion, and enhanced retail positioning to connect directly with reliable suppliers, proven technologies, and new investment opportunities.
Global Participation: Over 100 Exhibitors from 14 Countries
The 2026 edition sets a new benchmark for international engagement, hosting more than 100 exhibitors from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Confirmed participants include Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, UAE, UK, and the USA. By fostering face-to-face engagement with global solution providers, the event enables technology transfer, strengthens supply chains, and informs capital investment decisions across West Africa.
Netherlands: Guest of Honor 2026
The Netherlands, a consistent partner for eight years, will serve as Guest of Honor, featuring a prominent pavilion in Hall 2 with around 20 Dutch companies presenting innovations in horticulture, seed and input technologies, greenhouse systems, food processing, agrologistics, and climate-smart agri-food solutions.
National Pavilions & International Highlights
Belgium/Flanders Pavilion: Organised by Flanders Investment & Trade, showcasing premium fresh and processed produce, value-added food products, and supply chain solutions.
China Pavilion: Featuring over 20 exhibitors displaying mechanisation, processing equipment, and packaging technologies for Nigerian and West African operations.
German Pavilion: Supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture, VDMA, and AUMA, with leading companies like GEA Group and Krones AG presenting “Made in Germany” solutions tailored for West Africa.
India Participation: Showcasing premium Basmati rice, staple grains, and downstream food processing innovations.
South Africa – Western Cape Pavilion: Presenting export-oriented horticulture, viticulture, and processed foods.
USA Participation: For the first time, U.S. suppliers from 13 Midwestern and 10 Northeastern states will connect with Nigerian food traders through the Food Export Association.
Nigeria Participation: Leading local agribusinesses and food processors will present solutions spanning primary inputs to value-added products, leveraging the platform for partnerships and regional market expansion.
Bigger, Bolder, and More Targeted
Agrofood Nigeria 2026 features specialised partial fairs—agro, food + bev tec, food ingredients, packaging, and food + hospitality—offering a future-driven, farm-to-fork experience. The exhibition halls are optimised for maximum impact:
Hall 1: Food + Bev Tec & Packaging
Hall 2: Agro & Food + Hospitality
Hall 3: Food Ingredients, spotlighting innovation, functionality, and flavour
The event will host thousands of business discussions and insightful conference sessions, building on the 2025 success of 42 sessions and 90 speakers, while engaging government and industry stakeholders for a holistic industry perspective.
Driving Growth through Technology & Investment
With Nigeria importing €265 million in food and packaging technology in 2024 and a projected food market of $233.53 billion in 2025, the country remains West Africa’s largest market for agrofood innovation. Despite domestic production gains, Nigeria imported US$6.1 billion in food in 2023, while exporting US$2.2 billion, underscoring the importance of platforms like Agrofood Nigeria in strengthening local production, fostering investment, and boosting regional trade.
Supported by over 20 leading local and international institutions, Agrofood Nigeria 2026 reaffirms its position as West Africa’s go-to business and innovation hub for the agrofood and packaging sectors.
Agrofood Nigeria 2026 returns to Lagos from 24–26 March with record international participation. Over 100 exhibitors from 14 countries will showcase innovations across agriculture, food processing, packaging, and value-added products, strengthening Nigeria and West Africa’s agrofood industry.
Discover Agrofood Nigeria 2026 in Lagos, West Africa’s top agrofood platform, featuring 100+ exhibitors from 14 countries, cutting-edge technologies, and investment opportunities across agriculture, food, and packaging.
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