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
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
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
Official Pavilions from: Algeria France The Netherlands Poland Sri Lanka
Cocktail at the French Consulate General
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 50.000 GHC / Less than 9.100 euro Between 50.000 and 250.000 GHC / Between 9.100 and 45.600 euro More than 1.000.000 GHC / More than 182.400 euro Between 250.000 and 1.000.000 GHC / Between 45.600 and 182.400 euro Logistics / Supply Chain Management 2% IT Director 2% Financial Director 1% Engineering syst. & maint. 1% Purchasing Manager 1%
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
5-7 December 2017 91% of the visitors Ghanaian, 9% from all over West Africa.
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!
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.
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