Côte d'Ivoire Food Expo 2026

2ⁿᵈ INTERNATIONAL

FOOD, PACKAGING AGRICULTURE & POULTRY

EXHIBITION

8 - 10 October 2026

Parc des Expositions

Abidjan, IVORY COAST

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Co-Located With

FOOD EXPO returns stronger, bigger, and more influential than ever before!

It will be held concurrently with West Africa Agrofood and Plastprintpack, organized by Fairtrade, creating a powerful and unified platform for the industry.

Bringing together the Food, Agriculture & Hospitality sectors, Ivory Coast Food Expo is preparing to showcase a wide range of new international and local products from numerous brands in Abidjan, between October 8–10, 2026.

Food Expo will take place simultaneously with West Africa Agrofood and Plastprintpack, creating a major meeting point where key industry players will come together under one roof.

As one of the fastest-growing economies in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has become a strategic trade and logistics hub for food and agricultural products across the region. Designed with this vision, Ivory Coast Food Expo is not only an exhibition, but also a high-level B2B business platform focused on direct trade, qualified networking, and access to high-potential markets.

What awaits you at Ivory Coast Food Expo?

✅ Strategic positioning at the gateway to the West African food market

✅ Pre-scheduled B2B meetings with carefully selected hosted buyers from 8 African countries, including: Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Gabon, Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Guinea

✅ Direct access to importers, distributors, and major buyers in: Food, beverage, agriculture, and processed food sectors

✅ A fully B2B-focused exhibition designed to support: Export growth and long-term partnerships

With its high import demand, young and growing population, and increasing food consumption, West Africa—especially Côte d’Ivoire—offers significant opportunities for international companies. Ivory Coast Food Expo provides the ideal platform to position your brand in this dynamic region and connect with the right buyers at the right time.

About Ivory Coast

The most developing economies in West Africa with a population of 32,1 million, Côte d'Ivoire is the economic hub of West Africa.

Exhibition Videos

Consider beyond a stand!

Gallery

Photos from some of our previous Exhibitions

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Listen Our Exhibitors

Mahmoud Alshazly

Executive Manager

First of all, sincere thanks to the organizers for putting together such a professional and impactful event. Ivory Coast truly impressed us — the market is full of potential, and the local business community is eager, welcoming, and open to partnerships. There’s real energy here.

The Food Expo exceeded our expectations. With over 50 serious visitors to our stand, and many promising business leads, it’s clear that this platform delivers real results.

Armande Traoré

Marketing Assistant

The 2025 Food Expo was very well organized and B2B-focused, which gave us a real advantage. It allowed us to connect with new contacts, introduce our products to a broader audience, and engage with both local and international visitors.

The Ivorian market is rich and diverse, and this Expo offered a truly enriching experience for us.

Ibrahim Chéri

General Manager

We are honored to participate in this year’s edition of the Food Expo and very happy to be among the exhibitors. It’s an important opportunity to highlight Ivorian know-how and what it can bring to the sector. We are very pleased with the experience and look forward to participating in future editions.

Eliane Maalouf

Natural Longevity Medicine Expert

This was my very first time participating in a forum in Côte d’Ivoire, and I must say—it was excellent. The organization was top-notch, and everything was handled with great professionalism. I usually attend similar events in Europe, and this one absolutely met the same high standards. There were a lot of visitors, including some from outside the country, and I was genuinely happy to connect with so many people.

Laki Sarah

Sales Specialist

We were very pleased with both our participation and the overall organization of the event. The B2B-focused format aligned perfectly with our goals, allowing us to engage with serious, high-quality prospects and establish meaningful business connections.
The organization was seamless, and the staff was always available, respectful, and professional. Everything ran smoothly on our end, and we’re confident that future editions will continue to grow and bring even more opportunities for collaboration.

Viviane Kouamé

Chocolat Artisan

The exhibition was a truly enriching experience, bringing together high-level exhibitors from various countries. I met professionals in packaging and related sectors like honey processing. The expo attracted quality visitors, and we even made direct sales during the expo-sale. It was a valuable chance to network, learn, and explore partnerships.

What Awaits you at the Exhibition

We invite all interested participants to this exciting exhibition, which is expected to be a significant event in the food, agriculture, hospitality & production technologies and equipment in the region.

Networking

Meet Côte d’Ivoire’s Leading Sector Leaders and Local Businesses

Introductions to New Technologies

Make an impactful entry into the market by introducing your new products to a large audience

Visitors

Professional Visitors:
· Industry Wholesalers
· Import Companies
· Investors

Product Category

Wide Product Range:
· Machinery
· Equipment and Technologies
· and more…

Information Exchange

Consult with experts to understand the dynamics of the local market and assess potential business opportunities

Collaborations

Increase your trade opportunities by collaborating with local distributors and importers

B2B

The opportunity to reach the right buyer through importer screening with a company-specific HS code.

Buyer Delegation Program

Customized buyer delegation program featuring manufacturers and importers

2025 Conferences

We were honored to welcome insightful speakers and esteemed panelists who shared their valuable perspectives during our conference. With 18 presentations and over 35 speakers, their contributions enriched the discussions and inspired all attendees.