The Ethiopia food show takes place concurrently with agrofood Ethiopia, the country's most important agrofood trade show, and thus benefits from great synergy effects on both the exhibitor and the trade visitor sides.

Highlights of the 2025 Event:

• Quality visitors: High quality visitors from all parts of Ethiopia and beyond
• Global exhibitors: 130+ leading exhibitors from 14 countries, including Austria, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates presenting tailored products and solutions for the Ethiopian market.
• Government participation: Active involvement from key ministries of the Ethiopian government.
• Top-level conference by the Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industries Association.
• GIZ-Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” (Invest for Jobs) offering comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers.

The trade shows are organised by the German trade fair specialists fairtrade Messe in cooperation with their Ethiopian partners Prana Events.

Despite heavy investment in local food production, Ethiopia remains one of Africa's largest food importers. Between 2018 and 2022, food imports amounted to between $1.8 billion and $3.5 billion annually, while food exports totaled between $1.9 billion and $2.6 billion over the same period. See Food trade with Ethiopia for full details.