plastprintpack Nigeria 2025 to Mirror Booming Industry
Building on the incredible success of plastprintpack and agrofood Nigeria 2024, event organiser fairtrade Messe has announced an even more vibrant experience for the 2025 edition to be held at Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 25-27 March, 2025.
The 2025 edition marks the 10th anniversary of this key industry gathering for the plastics, printing, packaging, and agrofood sectors. Around 150 leading exhibitors from over 15 countries will showcase tailored products and solutions for the Nigerian market. Exhibits will include packaging/printing materials and technologies; raw materials and plastics technology; food and beverage processing technology; agriculture, plant, and animal production; food ingredients; and finished food, food trade, and hospitality equipment.
As in the previous years, the trade show will have active participation of key Nigerian ministries at both state and federal levels.
Germany Guest of Honor 2025
The expo will host official national pavilions from China, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Germany will be the Guest of Honor for the 2025 edition, reflecting on the European country’s partnership with Nigeria. The designation highlights German expertise in these sectors and provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business development between stakeholders in both countries. The German pavilion is organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in cooperation with the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) and the German Engineering Federation (VDMA).
“We are very pleased on being appointed the Guest of Honor at the 10th anniversary edition. We have been present since its first edition in 2015 and have been active as an applicant and information provider for the German pavilion since 2017,” says Daniele Dellemann, Project Manager Market Intelligence and International Markets, VDMA.
Top-level Conference
A major attraction of plastprintpack and agrofood Nigeria 2025 will be the comprehensive 3-day conference featuring over 20 sessions and more than 70 speakers in a 180-seat conference room. Topics will range from food safety and packaging solutions to supply chain and recycling.
Special Topic: Banking & Finance
As part of the 10-year jubilee celebration, a special topic on banking and financial prospects and opportunities for the plastics, printing, packaging, and agrofood sectors will be introduced. Keynotes and panel discussions featuring prominent figures from the banking and finance sectors will explore economic trends; investment opportunities; financing solutions; and access to finance, venture capital, and crowdfunding tailored for businesses in the plastprintpack and agrofood industries. Speakers and participants from outside Nigeria will also share global best practices, case studies, and international investment trends relevant to the sectors.
Thriving Market
With 66% of raw materials imported mainly from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, Nigeria is Africa’s third largest importer of plastics in primary forms. With 134 million euros, Nigeria emerged as the fourth largest African importer of plastics technology in 2023, increasing by an average of 13.9% annually between 2016 and 2023. According to VDMA, Nigeria’s huge population growth will trigger enormous growth in the plastics industry in the future.
Nigeria is also the second largest importer of printing and paper processing technology in Africa, with an annual increase of 17%, from 42 million euros in 2017 to 92 million euros in 2022.
With 139 million euros, the West African nation was also ranked the fourth largest importer of packaging technology in Africa in 2023.
Opening Hours: (25-26 March, 2025): 10 am – 5 pm. (27 March, 2025): 10 am – 4.30 pm.
