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Now in its 8th edition, plastprintpack Ethiopia 2026 returns to Addis Ababa, showcasing the impressive growth and vast potential of Ethiopia’s plastics, printing and packaging sectors.

Exhibitors from across Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East have confirmed their participation. Companies from Brazil, China, Denmark, Djibouti, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom underline the event’s truly global reach.

A particularly strong presence from Ethiopian exhibitors is complemented by official national pavilions from Brazil, China and Italy, as well as leading industry players such as Aala Petrochemicals, BBM Maschinenbau, Carbokene, Changzhou Yongming, Daru Trading, Ener Plastics, Fly Plastics, Guangdong Xinda, KHS, Longulf, Mohan, Plastech, Ruian E-Dynamic, SACMI, Shanghai UPG, Somochem, Tajchem, Ton Key Industrial, Suzhou Jwell Machinery, Welland Industry, Wudi Longda Plastic Masterbatch, Yontix Engineering and many more.

The event will once again be held alongside agrofood Ethiopia, creating powerful synergies across processing, packaging and supply chains.

Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with local partner Prana Events, plastprintpack Ethiopia will once again attract thousands of industry professionals from across Ethiopia and beyond.

Secure your stand now and take advantage of this unique gateway to one of Africa’s fastest-growing markets.

National pavilions and participations 2026

Brazil Pavilion

Featuring major Brazilian exhibitors, the Brazil Pavilion in 2026 is supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Brazil to Ethiopia. As in 2025, the Pavilion will officially be opened by major governmental representatives and the Ambassador of Brazil to Ethiopia.

China Pavilion

The China Pavilion brings together a large delegation of Chinese manufacturers and technology providers representing China’s strong manufacturing capabilities across the entire value chain, from food processing, packaging materials, plastics machinery, moulds, compressors, recycling technology and smart production systems.

Ethiopia Participation

Discover outstanding solutions from Ethiopia based leading businesses and industry innovators highlighting the strength and diversity of Ethiopia’s fast-growing plastics, printing and packaging industries. Bringing together leading local manufacturers, processors, and suppliers, the participation demonstrates the country’s expanding production capacity and commitment to industrial development.

The Ethiopian exhibitors showcase a wide range of products and solutions, from plastic manufacturing and packaging materials to printing services and industrial supply solutions. Their presence underlines Ethiopia’s growing role as a regional production hub and highlights opportunities for collaboration, investment and technology exchange across the plastprintpack sector.

India Participation

The India Participation features India’s expertise in reliable machinery, efficient processing solutions and quality products that support the development of Ethiopia’s plastprintpack sector.

Italian Pavilion

The Italian Pavilion is organised by ITA, the Italian Trade Agency in cooperation with leading Italian industry associations representing the food processing, packaging, plastics and printing technology sectors. It showcases Italy’s renowned engineering expertise and integrated solutions across the entire value chain.

Italian exhibitors present advanced processing technologies, packaging and bottling machinery, plastics and printing solutions and automation systems, highlighting the strength of Made in Italy innovation and supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to modernize its plastics, printing and packaging industries through technology transfer and industrial partnerships.

Impressions

Opening

plastprintpack

Opening video

Officially opened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 01 March 2025, the AICC Addis Int’l Convention Center is a world-class convention and exhibition center spanning 40 hectares. It features exhibition & conference halls, spacious outdoor exhibition and events space, as well as restaurants, cafés, shops, a canteen and storage facilities. Join us at the AICC for another remarkable event!

plastprintpack Ethiopia is evolving! With a clear focus on plastics, printing and packaging, plastprintpack Ethiopia offers a concentrated, future-oriented experience tailored for industry professionals.

It’s further complemented by the 8th edition of agrofood Ethiopia, creating a dynamic platform that fully reflects Ethiopia’s vast potential.

Exhibition layout:

• Hall 1 plastprintpack Ethiopia

• Hall 2 agrofood Ethiopia, Food & Coffee Show

Plastics: Ethiopia is the second largest importer of plastics in primary form in East and Central Africa. As the country does not produce any plastic raw materials, 100% of demand is met through imports. Between 2007 and 2024, imports surged by 584%, rising from 43 kt to 294 kt, an average annual growth of 12%. (EUROMAP)
Plastics technology: Ethiopia ranks among the top importers of plastics technology in East & Central Africa, with imports valued at €31m in 2024. (VDMA)
Printing & paper processing: With annual imports ranging between €5-12 million between 2020 and 2024, Ethiopia is one of East Africa’s leading markets for printing and paper processing technology. (VDMA)
Packaging technology: Imports of packaging technology between €16 - 34 million over the past five years, Ethiopia is one of the largest importers in East and Central Africa. (VDMA)

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Ali Javed, Tajchem
We are working in Ethiopia since more than 25 years. The market is so big. We are getting more and more customers. The market is still untapped. Our experience this year was phantastic and we would definitely like to come back again next year.

Thomas S. Andersen, nilpeter
Our goal is to increase the nilpeter profile in Ethiopia and visit users and converters that are here already. It has actually been a very good show for us. We have met a lot of people that we didn’t know. This exhibition is just a perfect place for us.

Harsh Kothari, Mohan
I like to thank the organisers for hosting such a great plastprintpack exhibition and I look forward to seeing you back next year.

The 7th edition of plastprintpack Ethiopia, held from 19 to 21 June at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, was widely acclaimed as a major success by exhibitors, trade visitors, institutional partners, and the media

See Post Show Report 2025

With backing from many respected organisations – including international chambers, government ministries, trade agencies, and industry associations – the 2026 event reinforces its position as Ethiopia’s leading business and innovation hub for the plastics, printing and packaging industries.

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