POST SHOW REPORT 2017

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1 POST SHOW REPORT 2017 agrofood West Africa 2017 with a record participation of 93 exhibitors from 21 countries National pavilions from Algeria, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Sri Lanka - 80% of the exhibtors recommend the show 883 visitors from 29 countries - 88% of the visitors recommend the show* 82% of the visitors were decision makers - 68% of the visitors plan to invest over the next 12 months* *together with its partner event plastprintpack West Africa 2017

2 agrofood West Africa 2017 closes on a positive note 93 exhibitors from 21 countries* 883 visitors from 29 countries* 80% of the exhibitors recommend the show Official pavilions from Algeria, France, Poland, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands 68% of the visitors plan to invest* 82% decision makers* 88% of the visitors recommend the fair* *together with its partner event plastprintpack West Africa 2017

3 5-7 December 2017 agrofood West Africa 2017 was officially opened under the motto ADDING VALUE TO THE MODERNISATION OF THE GHANAIAN AGROFOOD and PLASTPRINTPACK INDUSTRY on 05 December by: Mr Papa Kow Bartels, Ministry of Trade and Industry Ghana H.E. Mr. Ron Stricker, Ambassador, Embassy of the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Francois Pujolas, Ambassador, Embassy of France Mr Lorenzo Pinelli, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy Mr Leszek Wojtasiak, Member of the Regional Parliament from Wielkopolska Region, Poland Mr Noureddine Aklil, Assisant Director, Algex - Algeria s National Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Trade Mr Sampath Perera, Assistant Director, Sri Lanka Tea Board Mr Martin März, Managing Director, fairtrade

4 Official Pavilions from: Algeria France The Netherlands Poland Sri Lanka

5 Cocktail at the French Consulate General

6 Evaluation of the visitor statistics - before and during the event All 883 visitors of agrofood & plastprintpack West Africa were required to register electronically and fill in a questionnaire. The following data is based on this survey. 82% of the visitors were decision makers! 68% plan to invest over the next 12 months! CEO / General Manager 44% 31% Others 12% Sales & Marketing Director Consultant 8% 12% 22% Project Manager 4% Press Student 3% 3% 9% 6% No information 2% Technical Manager Research & Development Production Manager 2% 2% 2% Less than GHC / Less than euro Between and GHC / Between and euro More than GHC / More than euro Between and GHC / Between and euro Logistics / Supply Chain Management 2% IT Director 2% Financial Director 1% Engineering syst. & maint. 1% Purchasing Manager 1%

7 Agricultural Service Packaging technology Sectors of Agricultural machines Agriculture & horticulture Process technology Beverages & drinks Vegetables & fruits Livestock, fish & poulty breeding Dairy & milk products Conveying, transport & storage installations the visitors interest multiple responses possible Silos & storage Refrigeration & air-conditioning technology Milling & mixing Meat & meat products Ingredients & auxiliary materials Hospitality, hotel & catering equipment Groceries Frozen & canned food Bakery products & sweets

8 5-7 December % of the visitors Ghanaian, 9% from all over West Africa.

9 Evaluation of the visitor statistics - after the event The visitiors were asked to participate in an online survey. The following data is based on this survey. What was the main reason to visit the fair? To establish and expand business contacts 56% To get information about new products and innovations 35% To visit the accompanying conference programme 9% 88% of the visitors recommend the fair!

10 And this is what they said... Ms Afke van der Woude, Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council GNBCC (left) - Business & Project Manager Ms Anitra van der Kraan, Netherlands Africa Business Council NABC - Program Manager Agribusiness The main targets for our participation at agrofood West Africa 2017 are to enhance our visibility, to find potential distributors for vegetable seeds, transfer of knowledge and to support the suppliers of organic fruits. Our Pavilion at agrofood West Africa is centrally located and attracted lots of professional visitors. In connection with the GhanaVeg-network we had three successful days. And we are happy that our Ambassador opened the expo together with his colleagues from other countries. Mr Noureddine Aklil, Algex - Algeria s National Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Trade - Assistant Director ALGEX is in charge, finally, to identify the companies having a potential and capacities allowing them to develop internationally, encourages them to move towards the foreign markets and accompanies them on their routes to the export. We are firmly convinced of the importance of business partnerships between Algeria and Ghana. Together with the delegation of five Algerian exhibitors we are here at agrofood & plastprintpack West Africa 2017 to explore the Ghanaian market. Ms Anais Fabre, adepta - Area Manager Sub-Saharan Africa Our French member companies realise a great potential and dynamic in West Africa, interesting projects. Our offer includes everything from field to fork, complete solutions. We find agrofood West Africa 2017 really well organized and we have seen good quality visitors on the stands of our members. Mr Adel Kamel, Güntner - Managing Director Middle East, India & Africa We are actually new to Ghana but we believe that Ghana is the gate to West Africa. Here at agrofood West Africa 2017 we want to learn about the market and to find an agent. We are very satisfied with the event, especially with the high quality of the visitors. Read more statements here.

11 Check out the agrofood industry portal 5-7 December 2017 Your benefits all exhibitors all products all visitors networking & matchmaking enter the portal detailed company and product profile present your ideas to potential business partners search for product categories maximum exposure to targeted buyers find other exhibitors & their products individual filter search tool to make appointments for the event your entry is activated 24/7 all year around be contacted by visitors & other exhibitors

12 Grow your business Upcoming Events please click:» 5 th agrofood West Africa November 2018, Abidjan» 6 th agrofood West Africa» 4 th agrofood Nigeria» 2 nd agrofood Ethiopia» 25 th iran agrofood December 2019, Accra March 2018, Lagos May 2018, Addis Ababa June 2018, Tehran Registration for Abidjan open until October 2018 Registration open until January 2018 Registration open until March 2018 Registration open until April 2018 Registration for Accra opens in December 2018

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14 THANK Institutional Partners YOU! Information Partner Organised by Media Partners fairtrade MesseGmbH & Co. KG Kurfürsten-Anlage 36 D Heidelberg Germany Contact in Ghana Ms Harriet Botwe Tel.: +233-(0) /2/3 Tel: Fax: ISO 9001:2008 certified