11th agrofood Nigeria 2026 brings global exhibitors to Lagos- West Africa’s leading agrofood industry platform returns with its largest participation ever

(Heidelberg / Lagos) From 24 to 26 March 2026, agrofood Nigeria returns to the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Victoria Island, for its 11th edition, setting a new record for international participation and industry engagement. Featuring exhibitors from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, West Africa’s leading annual platform for the agrofood and packaging industries will attract thousands of decision-makers from Nigeria and across the region.

Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with Modion Communications, agrofood Nigeria serves as a highly focused marketplace for investment, innovation and business development across the entire value chain, from agriculture and food and beverage processing to ingredients, packaging and finished food products.

For professionals seeking capacity expansion, operational optimisation, product innovation, market diversification or enhanced retail positioning, the exhibition offers direct access to proven technologies, reliable suppliers and new investment opportunities in one concentrated setting.

Strong international presence: 125+ exhibitors from 17 countries

The 2026 edition features the largest international participation in the event’s history, with more than 125 exhibitors from 17 countries. Confirmed participants come from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

By enabling direct engagement with international solution providers, agrofood Nigeria promotes technology transfer, strengthens supply chains and supports informed investment decisions across Nigeria and the wider West African market.

The Netherlands Guest of Honor 2026

After eight consecutive years of strong engagement, the Netherlands assumes the role of Guest of Honor 2026. The Netherlands Pavilion, recognisable by its distinctive orange branding in Hall 2, has become a central meeting point for agricultural innovation and bilateral exchange. Led by the Netherlands Consulate-General in Lagos, around 20 Dutch companies will present advanced solutions in horticulture, seed and input technologies, greenhouse systems, food processing, agrologistics and climate-smart agri-food innovations.

National Pavilions & participations 2026

Belgium / Flanders Pavilion For the second time, Flanders Investment & Trade is organising a joint Belgium–Flanders group pavilion. Exhibitors will present premium fresh and processed produce, a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables, value-added food products and supply-chain solutions that reflect Belgium’s strong horticultural and export tradition.

China Pavilion More than 20 Chinese exhibitors will showcase technologies covering mechanisation, processing equipment, packaging systems and efficiency-enhancing solutions designed for Nigerian and West African primary production and processing environments.

Denmark Pavilion For the first time, the Royal Danish Consulate in Lagos is organising and supporting a joint Danish Pavilion, bringing together leading Danish companies recognized internationally for their high standards in dairy production, grain handling and processing, advanced pig genetics, and climate solutions for modern livestock farming.

German Pavilion Supported by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association and AUMA, the German Pavilion continues its long-standing presence with advanced “Made in Germany” technologies and expertise across processing, packaging and ingredients. Industry leaders such as GEA Group and Krones AG will present solutions adapted to West African market requirements.

India Participation Indian exhibitors will showcase premium agricultural commodities, including high-quality Basmati rice and staple grains, alongside processing inputs and value-addition solutions aligned with export growth strategies and downstream food production.

The Netherlands Pavilion A well-established tradition continues: agrofood Nigeria will once again host around 20 Dutch exhibitors  showcasing their expertise and innovations in the agrofood sector. The pavilion is led by the Netherlands Consulate-General in Lagos.

Nigeria Participation Discover outstanding solutions from Nigeria based leading businesses and industry innovators representing a wide range of local agribusiness and food processing sectors, bringing products and services that span everything from primary agricultural inputs to value-added food solutions, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of Nigeria’s agrofood industry. These homegrown companies leverage the event as a strategic platform to build partnerships, engage with international buyers and technology providers, and accelerate market expansion across West Africa.

South Africa – Western Cape Pavilion Supported by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South African exhibitors within the Western Cape Pavilion will present export-oriented horticulture, viticulture and processed food solutions tailored to West African markets.

USA Participation For the first time, the Food Export Association of the Midwest and Northeast USA will introduce U.S. suppliers to Nigerian food traders, providing structured export support for companies from 13 Midwestern and 10 Northeastern states.

Bigger. Bolder. More targeted than ever.

With its specialised partial fairs – agro, food + bev tec, food ingredients, packaging & food + hospitality – agrofood Nigeria offers a focused, future-driven experience for professionals from farm to fork. New for 2026 is the optimised hall layout for maximum impact.

• Hall 1: food + bev tec & packaging

• Hall 2: agro & food + hospitality

• Hall 3: food ingredients – spotlighting innovation, functionality & flavor

A trusted platform - agrofood Nigeria gains strong support from local and global institutions  

With backing from over 20 respected organizations, including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations, agrofood Nigeria 2026 reinforces its position as West Africa’s leading business and innovation hub for the agrofood and packaging sectors.

Nigeria's technological investments - Driving growth in agrofood

• With imports of food & packaging technology amounting to €265m in 2024, Nigeria stands as West Africa's largest importer of such technologies.  (VDMA)
• This also applies to Nigeria’s packaging technology imports. These amounted to 121 million euros in 2024. (VDMA)
• The Nigerian food market is projected to reach around $233.53 billion in 2025, with an expected annual growth rate of 10.76% from 2025 to 2030. (Statista)
• Despite significant investments in local food production, Nigeria’s food imports totaled US$6.1bn in 2023, positioning the country as one of Africa's foremost food importers. Nigerian food exports made up for US$2.2bn. (WTO)  

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About the organiser fairtrade - Valuable business contacts   

Founded in 1991, fairtrade has long been one of the leading organisers of professional international agrofood & plastprintpack trade fairs in Africa and the Middle East. Over the decades, more than 36,000 exhibitors and 1.5 million trade visitors have expressed their confidence in us.

With our international trade shows, we take innovative ways to connect emerging markets with solution providers from across the globe. Facilitating valuable business contacts between our exhibitors and trade visitors - that's what we at fairtrade stand for.

fairtrade is managed by its founder Martin März and his son Paul, who joined the company in 2016, and builds on a highly motivated team of experienced and young professionals, many of them qualified in-house over three years in partnership with the German Cooperative State University to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration - Exhibition, Convention & Event Management or Media & Communication Management.

ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of UFI The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, fairtrade strives for high customer satisfaction with excellent service and innovative products.