Fi Africa as part of AFM is an annual dedicated ingredients sourcing event for the Egyptian and wider African F&B manufacturing industry. This 3 day event offers buyer-seller interactions, networking and education opportunities.
This year's event will bring together 8000 industry decision-makers and 150 of the most innovative global ingredients suppliers active in Egypt and the wider region. The event has seen substantial growth in recent years, as Egypt is one of the most dynamic consumer goods market in the region.
2 events in 1
Fi Africa and ProPak MENA, as part of Africa Food Manufacturing is the go-to meeting place for the North and Central African food production market.
Why Exhibit?
Gain direct contact with food manufacturers from across the MENA region.
Visitor Profile
Fi Africa attracts a diverse and high-quality visitor profile from across the ingredients and packaging and processing technology spectrum.
Market Opportunities
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, home to 97 million inhabitants and a thriving processed food industry.
300 exhibiting companies
8000 industry participants
Benefit from 2 distinct shows in 1
20 countries represented
Why exhibit?
Egypt holds a large and rapidly growing consumer base, and the spending per capita on food and non-alcoholic beverages is forecast to grow from USD $262 in 2017 to USD $436 by 2022. This presents companies with a host of opportunities to grow in the region. At Fi Africa, you can:
- Meet leading ,manufacturers ,dealers, distributors and small & medium traders from Africa's top F&B manufacturing industry.
- Enjoy a unique networking opportunity through our matchmaking program and pre-arranged meetings
- Connect with government authorities and trade associations looking to guide growth of the industry in Egypt & Africa.
Why Egypt?
- Since 2016, the Egyptian government has prioritized food ingredients imports, with the vision of developing Egypt into North Africa’s leading food processing hub.
- Egypt is the largest bread consumer in the world in per capita terms in Egypt, there are approximately 38 000 bakeries.
- 95% of the raw materials used in the Egyptian chocolate industry are imported.
- Egypt has witnessed a 47% growth in total dairy imports over the past 10 years.
- The food and beverage (F&B) processing and manufacturing sector accounts for around 6 percent of Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP) with more than 10,000 registered establishments.
- The Egyptian food and beverage ingredient market is enjoying rapid growth (6 percent CAGR between 2016 and 2020) due to high demand from the retail, food service, and food manufacturing sectors.
- The F&B manufacturing sector is fundamentally dependent on imports for ingredients and raw materials because of the country’s limited agricultural resources.
Find your perfect stand
Browse through the floor plan and find the perfect spot that works for your company’s requirements, budget and preferences.
