Africa Specialty Chenicals Expos (AFRICHEM Expos) are more than product exhibitions - they are business, technology and knowledge platforms designed to connect leading manufacturers and distributors from across the World together with investors, managers and professionals within the chemical utilisation industries. 

The Expo provides opportunities to:

• Discover new specialty and performance chemical products
• Source raw materials and formulation ingredients
• Meet international chemical manufacturers and suppliers
• Identify distributors, agents and local business partners
• Explore manufacturing and investment opportunities
• Discover new processing, laboratory and formulation technologies
• Develop products and improve formulations
• Understand emerging regulatory and sustainability requirements
• Build relationships with major industrial users
• Expand into new African markets

As African economies industrialise and manufacturers increasingly seek local and regional sources of raw materials, ingredients and production technologies, AFRICHEM Expos provide a dedicated platform for market development, technology transfer, investment, localisation and industrial partnerships.

The Expos attract decision-makers and technical professionals from chemical manufacturing and the industries that use specialty chemicals, including CEOs and business owners, procurement and supply-chain executives, R&D and formulation teams, plant and production managers, technical and engineering professionals, quality and regulatory managers, distributors and traders, investors, consultants, government agencies and industry associations.

AFRICHEM Expos are uniquely structured to support international companies entering or expanding in Africa.

We offer the following support and administrative services to such companies:

• Pre-event market briefings and buyer + industry insights

• Introductions to vetted distributors, retailers and agents

• Assistance with logistics, customs clearance of staff and advice on local regulations

• Country pavilion options for trade missions

• Graphic design and printing of brochures, cards and other stationery or booth stickers; and help with coordination activities and recruitment of exhibitor booth staff

• Dedicated international exhibitors booth construction (modular or and branding)

• Advice on accomodation and logistics services within host cities plus guidance on shopping and interesting places to visit during the Expo

A growing list of international companies continue to sign up to participate at these pan-African events for the following reasons:

• Location of the events across Africa's most strategic cities and regions that facilitate multi-market outreach in the Continent

• The Expos offer lower cost than multiple country visits across Africa

• Direct access to manufacturers, contractors, importers and large buyers

• Opportunity to test new technologies, products and pricing in key African markets

AFRICHEM Expos showcase the full spectrum of chemical products, technologies and solutions that power Africa’s manufacturing, agricultural, mining, petrochemicals, construction and consumer industries.

From raw materials and specialty chemicals to advanced processing technologies and sustainability solutions, the Expos provide a comprehensive platform for innovation, sourcing and collaboration.

AFRICHEM Expos bring together the entire chemical value chain, offering one-stop marketplaces for sourcing new technologies and products, discovering innovations and building partnerships across Africa’s rapidly growing chemicals sector.