AFRICHEM Expos, held in Nairobi (Kenya) and Lagos (Nigeria), are Africa’s dedicated B2B marketplace platforms for chemical products, technologies and industrial solutions.

The trade expos are designed to help sponsors and exhibitors win new business, enter new markets and strengthen distribution networks across Eastern, Western and Central Africa.

Africa’s demand for chemical products and new technologies is being driven by rapid growth in manufacturing, agriculture, construction, healthcare, water treatment and consumer goods.

AFRICHEM Expos give your brands and business direct, face-to-face access to buyers who are actively sourcing products and partners.

Whether you’re launching new products, appointing distributors or expanding into Africa, these regional expos are your platforms to connect, compete and grow.

As an Exhibitor at AFRICHEM Expos, your company has the unique opportunity to participate and grow your business across some of the fastest growing regions in Africa – Eastern, Western and Central Africa!!

Africa's chemicals manufacturing and utilisation industry is driven by fast growing economies and urbanisation across the Continent. These Expos give you direct, face-to-face access to buyers who are actively sourcing new products, services, technologies as well as distributors, retailers and partners.

Below are the reasons why it makes business sense to join us

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.

Attendees at AFRICHEM Expos and Summits include Business Owners and Directors; CEOs / MDs, General Managers; Plant, Technical, Engineering, QA / R&D Directors & Managers; and Procurement / Supply Chain Directors & Managers; as well as traders, who are key decision-makers looking to source products, forge strategic alliances, and explore investment opportunities within some of the fastest growing industries in Africa, including:

• Paints, Coatings & Sealants Manufacturing Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Detergents, Home & Personal Care Products (Cosmetics) Manufacturing Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Specialty Chemicals, Equipment, Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Manufacturers & Distributors — showcasing their latest technologies, products and services to potential and current customers in Africa and globally
• Energy, Mining, Oil & Gas, Automative & Metallurgy Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Petrochemicals, Packaging, Printing & Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Pharma Manufacturing & Healthcare Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations and hospitals latest machinery, specialty chemicals and more supply chain solutions.
• Paper, Textile, Leather, Water, Waste & Related Sectors — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Food, Beverage & Grain Manufacturers & Packers — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Agriculture and Agribusiness Sector— from small to large commercial farming operations seeking agrochemicals and other solutions.
• Building & Construction Sector — residential and commercial property developers seeking chemicals, coatings, and other solutions

• Chemical Traders & Commodity Dealers — exploring market trends, distributor deals and other opportunities.

• Government Agencies, Regulators & Development Partners — engaging on policy, standards and compliance issues.

• Investors, Consultants & Service Providers — from logistics, finance, digital platforms, and business services that support the grains ecosystem.

• Allied Industry Investors, Managers & Professionals - participants from adjacent industries — aviation, logistics, packaging and others — who benefit from overlapping technologies and partnerships offered at the co-located AFMASS Trade Expos

AFRICHEM Expo events are organised by the publishers of the most influential magazines and websites for the food, beverage and milling, agriculture, packaging, dairy, animal feed and hospitality industries in Africa and the Middle East, including . . .