- Côte d‘Ivoire’s investments in food & beverage technology show an annual increase of 14.4%, from €68 million in 2017 to €152 million in 2023. As such, Côte d'Ivoire is the second-largest investor in food and packaging technology in West Africa, after Nigeria. (VDMA)
food + bev tec
- More and more locally produced, higher quality and modern packaged fresh products, drinks, snacks and specialities are coming onto the Ivorian market. Due to the numerous start-ups in the food sector, the demand for machinery and equipment as well as ingredients and preliminary products is growing. In addition to the new companies, there is also a number of established Ivorian food producers that are continuing to invest in the expansion of local value and supply chains.
- Packaging technology: Ivorian imports of packaging technology have risen from €24 million in 2020 to €58 million in 2023.
- Food & beverage technology imports into West Africa have risen from €496 million in 2015 to €750 million in 2022, corresponding to an annual increase of 6.1%. (VDMA)
- West Africa imported packaging technology worth €392 million in 2022, an annual increase of 7.2% compared to €240 million in 2016. (VDMA)
Voices of the exhibitors
Iraj Asadi Talooki (left)
Sales Manager - Krones AG
The Krones Group, headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Ivory Coast is an emerging market for us in the food + bev tec Industry. The agrofood and plastprintpack is very good to start on the Ivory Coast. We met lots of exciting customers in the last days and we hope to make many new contacts.
Ayobami A. Ogunleye, Bosch - Country Manager
Meryem El Mzouri, Bosch - Marketing Coordinator
Bosch has built a solid customer base on Côte d‘Ivoire over the past decades. Bosch industrial boilers are now used by industries of all sizes, where energetic efficiency and production safety are required. One of Bosch‘s objectives is to bring the best German quality to Ivorian manufacturers. agrofood West Africa allowed us to attract new prospects, strengthen our relationships with our customers and offer information to visitors. We appreciate the pre-event organization, the availability of the team and the adjustment of the stand equipment.
Range of exhibits
Process technology
- Ingredients and auxiliary materials
- Bakery technology
- Confectionery, chocolate and snacks technology
- Ice cream technology
- Coffee machines and equipment
- Kitchen technology
- Basic food technology
- Vegetable and fruit technology
- Beverage technology
- Pasta technology
- Delicatessen and convenience food technology
- Dairy technology
- Meat processing technology
- Fish technology
Packaging technology
- Packaging machines
- Packaging materials
Automation
Food safety and quality management
Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology
- Refrigeration installations
- Ventilation, air conditioning and heating technology
Conveying, transport and storage installations
Water and wastewater
