FOOD & BEVERAGE WEST AFRICA 2023
International Food and Beverage Exhibition
10 - 12 JUNE 2025
Nigeria, Lagos,
Landmark Centre
Landmark Centre
ПРИ ПОДДЕРЖКЕ
FOOD & BEVERAGE WEST AFRICA is Sub-Saharan Africa's premier food and beverage trade show!
Food from all over the world will be showcased at FAB, ranging from everyday products and beverages to gourmet delicacies, as well as organic, sports, and healthy lifestyle nutrition.
EXHIBITION
NET SPACE
NET SPACE
4 000
VISITORS
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITING
COUNTRIES
COUNTRIES
5 211
276
40+
Statistics 2023
Information about exhibitors
Structure:
22% - FMCG
21% - Confectionery
20% – Beverages
15% - Kitchen and commercial equipment
11% - Food Ingredients
8% - Packaging and packaging equipment
6% - Dairy products
4% - Rice, legumes, cereals
4% - Frozen
6% - Other
21% - Confectionery
20% – Beverages
15% - Kitchen and commercial equipment
11% - Food Ingredients
8% - Packaging and packaging equipment
6% - Dairy products
4% - Rice, legumes, cereals
4% - Frozen
6% - Other
Geography:
37% - Europe
27% - Africa
23% - Asia
13% - Middle East
27% - Africa
23% - Asia
13% - Middle East
Survey results:
95% of respondents recommend this exhibition
95% of respondents were satisfied with the number and quality of visitors
93% of respondents were satisfied with the quality of the event
85% of respondents have booked a booth for 2023
95% of respondents were satisfied with the number and quality of visitors
93% of respondents were satisfied with the quality of the event
85% of respondents have booked a booth for 2023
Information about visitors
Structure by position:
33% - Management
24% - Supply
22% - Sales
10% - Production
9% - Marketing
2% - Other
24% - Supply
22% - Sales
10% - Production
9% - Marketing
2% - Other
Structure by field of activity:
35% – Traders and distributors
23% – Restaurant, cafe
19% – Retail
16% – Importers
4% – Hotel business
3% – Other
23% – Restaurant, cafe
19% – Retail
16% – Importers
4% – Hotel business
3% – Other
Survey results:
93% of respondents held meetings with potential partners
89% of respondents found new partners for their business
89% of respondents found new partners for their business
Organizer of the exhibition:
International exhibition company B to B Eventsis a dynamic exhibition organizer. Thanks to the wide experience in the exhibition industry accumulated by the founders of the company, BtoB Events organizes exhibitions on 4 continents and is already making a big impact on the global exhibition market.
International exhibition company B to B Eventsis a dynamic exhibition organizer. Thanks to the wide experience in the exhibition industry accumulated by the founders of the company, BtoB Events organizes exhibitions on 4 continents and is already making a big impact on the global exhibition market.
Official support
Culinary Arts Practitioners Association Nigeria (CAPA)
National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANT’s)
Conference of All Agri Business in Nigeria (CABIN)
Market Analytics
The African continent is one of the leaders in terms of population growth, which will continue in the coming years
Key figures:
Structure of imports by regions:
Key figures:
- ≈5% of global food imports come from Africa
- Africa purchased $83 billion worth of food and agricultural raw materials in 2018.
- $3.2 billion value of exports of Russian agro-industrial products in 2019
Structure of imports by regions:
- North Africa – 44%
- West Africa – 22%
- East Africa – 15%
- South Africa – 11%
- Central Africa – 8%
- Egypt – 15 млрд $
- Algeria – 8,3 млрд $
- South Africa – 6,8 млрд $
- Morocco – 5,9 млрд $
- Nigeria – 4,1 млрд $
Nigeria is the largest country in terms of population on the African continent with a high growth rate
Key indicators:
The main factors affecting the food market:
Key indicators:
- 6.8 million people – the size of Nigeria's population by 2040 (according to the UN). Currently, about 196 million people live in the country.
- ≈$19.5 billion – the volume of the food and food import market
- ≈$44 billion – the amount of Nigeria's food and food expenditure in 2017
The main factors affecting the food market:
- Significant demographic growth;
- Economic growth;
- Negligible demand for premium products;
Traveler's Memo
There is no direct air connection to Lagos. The cost of a round-trip ticket is from 65,000 rubles. with one change.
Entry into Nigeria is carried out on the basis of a visa. A visa can be obtained at the consular section of the Embassy of Nigeria in Moscow: https://www.nigerianembassy.ru The cost of a single entry visa will be 84 US dollars. Processing time is about 7 days.
You must have a Covid-19 vaccine to enter Nigeria. Current vaccines: Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna (2 full doses) or Johnson & Johnson (single dose). Nigeria is not in the list of countries where Sputnik-V is recognized.
Entry into Nigeria is carried out on the basis of a visa. A visa can be obtained at the consular section of the Embassy of Nigeria in Moscow: https://www.nigerianembassy.ru The cost of a single entry visa will be 84 US dollars. Processing time is about 7 days.
You must have a Covid-19 vaccine to enter Nigeria. Current vaccines: Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna (2 full doses) or Johnson & Johnson (single dose). Nigeria is not in the list of countries where Sputnik-V is recognized.
Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no later than 48 hours before departure from the first boarding point. The test result must be in English;
Passengers traveling on business and staying in Nigeria for less than 7 days must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated;
Passengers must obtain a "Travel Permit" prior to departure. "Travel Permit" can be obtained at https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng and must have a QR code;
Passengers are subject to a medical examination;
Unvaccinated passengers are subject to self-isolation for 7 days.
The information is current as of 03.07.2023
Passengers traveling on business and staying in Nigeria for less than 7 days must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate confirming that they have been fully vaccinated;
Passengers must obtain a "Travel Permit" prior to departure. "Travel Permit" can be obtained at https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng and must have a QR code;
Passengers are subject to a medical examination;
Unvaccinated passengers are subject to self-isolation for 7 days.
The information is current as of 03.07.2023
Feedback from participants
"At FAB 2022, we achieved our goal which was to find business partners and we succeeded in bringing our products into the West African market. We’re back this year to expand our business further. FAB has proven to be very beneficial for us.”
"Participating as an exhibitor for the first time is an awesome experience. We would get a bigger space next year.”
"FAB has exceeded our expectations! Our main target was to build relationships with our old and new clients. We are gaining a great market reputation!”
"IDL achieved the awareness and visibility we hoped to get. As a company looking to develop and launch a new product, we found potential vendors to work with which is one major objective for the exhibition for us.”
"This is our first time at FAB and the exhibition has been amazing. It’s a must- attend exhibition in Africa for businesses looking to get into the West African market. We’re looking forward to FAB 2024!”
"This is our first year in the show and we have been happy with the turn out, the quality of visitors and the organisation. We look forward to FAB 2024!”
"This is the most professionally run trade show I have participated in. With a huge number of international exhibitors and a large traffic of high quality visitors during all 3 days. This is a very exciting event offering many business opportunities to the companies at the ITC Pavilion booth. Thumbs up.”
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