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agrofood West Africa 2026

International Agriculture, Food Processing and Packaging Trade Show in Abidjan

Oct 8 – 10, 2026

Professional West African industry audience

Parc des Expositions, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

150+ exhibitors

🎫 Event Snapshot

HOURS

10:00–18:00 daily

VISITORS

Regional buyers, manufacturers and investors

DATES

Oct 8 – 10, 2026

EXHIBITORS

ADULT TICKET

COUNTRIES

150+ exhibitors from 25 countries

Professional visitor registration

25 exhibitor countries

Who Should Attend

Agricultural Producers & Processors

Meet suppliers serving West African production, processing and post-harvest operations.

Packaging & Plastics Buyers

Compare packaging materials, plastics technology and converting solutions for local manufacturing.

Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Source processing, filling and packaging equipment suited to regional factory projects.

Hospitality & Distribution Buyers

Use the co-located industry mix to find finished products and suppliers serving hotels, restaurants and distribution.

Top Reasons to Attend

1

West African Market Access

Pre-book high-value meetings before the event wherever possible.

2

Cross-Sector Project Sourcing

Compare specifications, pricing, certifications, service and logistics across competing suppliers.

3

Distributor Development

Track repeated product claims, technologies and buyer priorities to understand where the sector is moving.

4

Local Operating Reality

Prioritize contacts that can open new markets, distribution channels or sourcing options.

5

Investment Pipeline

Classify every lead by commercial priority and define the next action immediately.

What You'll See & Do

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Agricultural Technology

Start with the companies directly relevant to your buying or selling objective.

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Food Processing Machinery

Look for technologies and products that solve measurable production, sourcing or distribution problems.

📦

Packaging & Plastics

Use country and regional clusters to compare suppliers and market capabilities efficiently.

🔎

Regional Supplier Partnerships

Choose sessions tied to decisions your company is actively making.

🌍

Country Pavilions & International Suppliers

Structured B2B meetings often deliver more value than unplanned stand traffic.

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Related Services

Freight, packaging, technology, logistics and professional services can be as commercially relevant as the core products.

🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?

Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.

✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive

✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform

✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends

✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free

Country
Industry Sector

💼 Attending as a Business Professional?

Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.

✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register

✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show

✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located

✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry

Company Size
Country
Industry Sector

Plan airport or rail arrival, venue transport, and hotel location before travel. Check the organizer's official travel information and allow extra time during major trade-show periods.

Plan airport or rail arrival, venue transport, and hotel location before travel. Check the organizer's official travel information and allow extra time during major trade-show periods.

✈️ Skyscanner — Compare Flights

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport is Abidjan's main international gateway and is relatively close to the exhibition district.

🚖 Welcome Pickups — Airport Transfers

Pre-booked transport is useful for international delegations and exhibitors carrying samples or materials.

​Where to Stay

Marcory, Zone 4 and the airport corridor are practical for Parc des Expositions access.

Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport

Convenient for international arrivals and exhibition travel.

Novotel Abidjan Marcory

Business-oriented international-brand option.

Azalai Hotel Abidjan

Business hotel in Marcory with good access to the airport corridor.

Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau

Premium city-centre option for business meetings.

Tools & Services for Attendees

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

🛂 iVisa — Visa & Travel Documents

Entry requirements depend on nationality and destination. Verify official government requirements before booking non-refundable travel. Third-party visa services should be treated as an additional convenience, not the official authority.

🏥 SafetyWing — Travel Medical Insurance

Review travel medical coverage, exclusions, destination rules and policy limits before purchasing for an international trade-fair trip.

📶 Airalo — International eSIM

Use an international eSIM for maps, exhibitor searches, messaging, email and meeting coordination while travelling.

Post-Event CRM & Lead Management

🏗️ Exhibition Stand & Event Services

Compare local and international exhibition contractors for stand design, graphics, installation and dismantling. Request multiple quotes and verify venue accreditation before contracting.

📦 DHL — International Shipping

Use international express or freight services for brochures, samples, components and exhibition materials. Regulated food, plant, animal or biological products may require additional customs documentation.

🗣️ Fiverr Pro — Translation & Event Materials

Find vetted professionals for translation, localization, brochures, product sheets, presentations and multilingual trade-show materials.

🗂️ monday.com — Trade Show Project Management

Coordinate booth deadlines, travel, logistics, meetings, content and follow-up in one project workspace.

POST-EVENT CRM & LEAD MANAGEMENT

📈 HubSpot — CRM & Marketing

Capture event leads, organize contacts and build structured post-show follow-up.

📊 Pipedrive — Sales CRM

Turn event conversations into a visual sales pipeline with next actions, deal stages and follow-up tasks.

BUSINESS CARDS

💱 Wise Business — International Payments

Useful for cross-border business payments to suppliers, contractors, hotels and service providers, subject to availability in your country.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When is agrofood West Africa 2026?


October 8 to 10, 2026 at Parc des Expositions in Abidjan.


2. How international is the exhibition?


The organizer expects more than 150 exhibitors from 25 countries, including suppliers from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.


3. What does it cover?


Agriculture, food processing, packaging technology, plastics, printing, hospitality and industrial solutions for West African markets.

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