Over 200 exhibitors set for Nairobi’s 9th AgroFood-PlastPack Expo

More than 200 exhibitors from 20 countries are set to converge in Nairobi from August 21–23 for the 9th edition of the AgroFood-PlastPack Exhibition, showcasing the latest innovations in agriculture, food processing, packaging, plastics, and paper.

The event, organised by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry–Nairobi Chapter (KNCC&I), the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK), and UAE-based MXM Dubai Events, is expected to draw over 10,000 trade visitors, including farmers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, technology suppliers, and investors.

KNCC&I–Nairobi CEO Christine Mwende said hosting such a wide range of exhibitors will open new opportunities for Kenyan businesses to access global technologies and expertise.

“The AgroFood-PlastPack Exhibition is more than a display of products—it is a marketplace for innovation and partnerships that can transform our agriculture and food processing sectors,” said Mwende

Exhibitors will present an array of solutions, from crop storage systems and feed technologies to packaging machinery, poultry innovations, tissue production equipment, and advanced plastics and polymer technologies.

The expo combines three major segments: Agro & Poultry, Paper & Tissue Africa, and PlastPack, allowing visitors to explore synergies across industries.

MXM Dubai Events organiser Ahsan Rasheed said the choice of Nairobi was strategic, given Kenya’s role as a gateway to the East African market.

“By bringing together global exhibitors, we aim to deliver an event that not only showcases best practices but also addresses Africa’s unique opportunities and challenges,” he said,.

He noted that the goal is to generate long-term value through signed deals, partnerships, and ideas that boost food security, create jobs, and stimulate industrial growth.

The exhibition will also feature technical workshops, investor roundtables, and business-to-business matchmaking sessions designed to foster practical engagement between exhibitors and local industry players.

IOPPK CEO Joseph Nyongesa said the presence of international exhibitors alongside local companies will provide a platform for sustained collaboration.

“This exhibition will be a springboard for innovation, networking, and sector growth by merging global expertise with local initiatives,” he said.

With agriculture employing millions across the region and contributing significantly to GDP, industry players say access to cutting-edge technologies from the exhibitors could help farmers and processors improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and expand export opportunities.