Food Africa 2021
With a population of over 100 million people and a growth rate of 2.38%, Egypt boasts a highly attractive consumer
market. On average, Egyptians spend 35% of their income on food, making way for immense business growth
opportunities in the agro-food sector.
Staying on top of the demand and emerging
opportunities in this industry, Food Africa, the
International Trade Exhibition for Food & Beverages,
returns in its 6th edition from 12 to 14 December 2021
at Egypt International Exhibitions Center, in Cairo.
Food Africa provides a full-fledged international business
platform, bringing investors and agro-food suppliers
in direct contact with prominent buyers and industry
specialists from Egypt, Middle East and Africa.
The exhibition features a conference and several
concurrent events catering to specialized food sectors.
Access Africa’s massive food market
through Egypt
The rapidly growing demand for food in Africa fueled by rising population and faster economic growth presents greater
market and trade opportunities for domestic agriculture. The value of Africa’s food market is expected to more than triple to
$1 trillion by 2030 which would unlock enormous opportunities for farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses alike,
particularly through domestic trade.
A successful expansion of intra-continental trade share from 10 to 52% by 2022, as expected by the African Union Commission,
promises significant growth and food security for individual African countries.
Egypt has increased its interest in exporting to neighboring African countries. In 2018, trade exchange between Egypt and
African countries increased by 23% to $6.9 billion, compared to $5.6 billion in 2017, and Egyptian exports to African countries
increased by 26.9% to reach $4.7 billion in 2018, compared to $3.7 billion in 2017, according to CAMPAS.
• Egyptian imports from African countries increased by 15.2% to $2.1 billion in 2018, compared to $1.9 billion in 2017.
• Egypt’s intra-Africa exports accounted for 16% of Egypt’s total exports, and 3% of total imports for 2018.