The Ethiopica Coffee Show Addis Ababa is a highly anticipated event for coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Author: Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – ADDIS ABABA |
Date: June 21, 2026
Ethiopia at the Center of Global Coffee and Agro-Industry Convergence as Ethiopica Coffee Show Returns to Addis Ababa
Key Takeaways:
- Addis Ababa hosts the Ethiopica Coffee Show alongside agrofood, plastprintpack, and the Ethiopia Food Show from June 25–27, 2026.
- Over 150 exhibitors from 18 countries, with national pavilions from Brazil, China, and Italy.
- The Ethiopica Coffee Show offers a dual lens: Ethiopia as coffee origin and as an evolving industrial ecosystem across the full value chain.
- The IMF projects Ethiopia as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2026.
- The exhibitions are held at the new world-class AICC Addis International Convention Center.
- The integrated structure mirrors the real-world value chain from agricultural production to processing and packaging.
Addis Ababa is set to host one of the most significant global events in the coffee and agro-industry sector, as the Ethiopica Coffee Show returns to the Ethiopian capital from June 25–27, 2026. The event coincides with the agrofood, plastprintpack, and Ethiopia Food Show exhibitions, forming an integrated platform that brings together agricultural production, processing, packaging, and distribution under one roof.
Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, continues to strengthen its position not only as a coffee-producing country but as an evolving industrial ecosystem encompassing the full coffee value chain – from cultivation and raw bean handling to processing technologies, packaging innovation, and export-ready market systems.
Integrated Exhibitions Reflect Industrial Transformation
Now in its 8th edition, the combined exhibitions arrive at a moment of strong economic momentum, with the IMF projecting Ethiopia as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2026. That growth is reflected in expanding industrial participation, with more than 150 exhibitors expected from over 18 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
National pavilions from Brazil, China, and Italy further underline the event’s global relevance, bringing together players spanning agricultural production systems, food processing technologies, packaging solutions, and industrial machinery.
Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with Prana Events, the exhibitions bring together thousands of trade visitors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, positioning Addis Ababa as a temporary global meeting point for agrofood and coffee value chain innovation.
| Exhibition | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopica Coffee Show | Hall 1 | Coffee from farm to export |
| agrofood Ethiopia | Hall 1 | Agriculture & food processing |
| Ethiopia Food Show | Hall 1 | Food industry |
| plastprintpack Ethiopia | Hall 2 | Packaging & printing |
AICC Addis International Convention Center: A World-Class Venue
The 2026 edition will be held at the AICC Addis International Convention Center, a newly developed world-class venue designed to host large-scale international exhibitions. The layout reflects real-world integration: Hall 1 hosts agrofood Ethiopia, the Ethiopia Food Show, and the Ethiopica Coffee Show, while Hall 2 focuses on plastprintpack Ethiopia – mirroring the value chain from agricultural production to processing and packaging.
This deliberate structure is particularly visible in the coffee segment, where Ethiopia’s traditional production systems are now increasingly interfacing with modern processing, quality control, and packaging technologies aimed at global markets.
Ethiopian Millers’ Association Conference: Strengthening the Industry
Alongside the exhibition, the Ethiopian Millers’ Association will host a high-level conference focused on strengthening the milling industry through policy dialogue and market linkages. This reinforces the event’s role as both a commercial and policy platform, bringing together decision-makers and experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in the milling sector and related food industries.
Institutional Participation Strengthens the Event’s Standing
Institutional participation from Ethiopian authorities and international partners – including development agencies, embassies, and global industry associations – further strengthens the event’s position as a strategic convergence point for agro-industrial dialogue and investment. This reflects growing recognition of Ethiopia’s emergence as an industrial hub in Africa.
Ethiopica Coffee Show: A Snapshot of Ethiopia’s Coffee Future
Against this backdrop, the Ethiopica Coffee Show stands out as more than an exhibition feature. It is a snapshot of Ethiopia’s evolving role in the global coffee economy, where origin, processing, and export systems are increasingly being shaped within a unified industrial framework. For global coffee professionals, the show offers a rare dual lens: Ethiopia not only as origin, but as an evolving industrial ecosystem where coffee is shaped across a full value chain – from cultivation and raw bean handling to processing technologies, packaging innovation, and export-ready market systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ethiopia Coffee and Agro-Industry Exhibitions
Q: When will the Ethiopia coffee and agro-industry exhibitions take place?
A: From June 25–27, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Q: Which exhibitions are being held concurrently?
A: The Ethiopica Coffee Show, agrofood Ethiopia, the Ethiopia Food Show, and plastprintpack Ethiopia.
Q: How many exhibitors are expected?
A: Over 150 exhibitors from more than 18 countries.
Q: Where will the exhibitions be held?
A: At the AICC Addis International Convention Center, Addis Ababa.
Q: Which countries have national pavilions?
A: Brazil, China, and Italy.
Q: What is the purpose of hosting these exhibitions together?
A: To reflect the real-world value chain from agricultural production to processing and packaging, and to strengthen Ethiopia’s position as an emerging industrial hub.
The Ethiopica Coffee Show is more than a trade event – it is a window into the future of Ethiopia’s coffee industry. It brings together a rich heritage and modern industry, affirming that Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of coffee but also its industrial future. Follow our special coverage from Addis Ababa to discover the highlights of this global event.
Coverage by: Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – ADDIS ABABA.
All rights reserved. Republication with attribution permitted.
Publication date: June 21, 2026
Gallery
