Best Trade Shows in Ethiopia

9 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 9 trade shows in Ethiopia with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 1,506 exhibitors, led by 16th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair 2027 (an estimated 500 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 5 of them — Ethio Health (301 companies), agrofood Ethiopia (152), ASFW Addis / Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (136). The tracked calendar opens with addispower (15–17 Oct 2026).

Top industries in Ethiopia

The industries Ethiopia's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

Agriculture & Farming16%·900
Food & Beverage16%·900
Business & Finance12%·700
Fashion & Apparel11%·600
Construction & Building9%·500
IT & Software9%·500
Dental5%·300
Healthcare & Medical5%·300

By estimated exhibitor count across Ethiopia trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Ethiopia

Upcoming trade shows in Ethiopia

Event

Date

Location

Exhibitors

ASFW Addis / Africa Sourcing and Fashion WeekNational12 Nov 2026Addis Ababa, ET12 Nov 2026Addis Ababa, ET137Estimate
16th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair 2027National3 Feb 2027Addis Ababa, ET3 Feb 2027Addis Ababa, ET79Fact
Ethio HealthInternational11 Mar 2027Addis Ababa, ET11 Mar 2027Addis Ababa, ET304Estimate
Big 5 Construct EthiopiaRegional8 Apr 2027Addis Ababa, ET8 Apr 2027Addis Ababa, ET68Fact
agrofood EthiopiaFlagship20 May 2027Addis Ababa, ET20 May 2027Addis Ababa, ET152Fact
addispowerInternational15 Oct 2026Addis Ababa, ET15 Oct 2026Addis Ababa, ET15Estimate
Ethio Poultry Expo (Ethiopex)International29 Oct 2026Addis Ababa, ET29 Oct 2026Addis Ababa, ET38Fact
Agrofood East AfricaFlagship12 Feb 2027Addis Ababa, ET12 Feb 2027Addis Ababa, ET100Estimate
Addis Cake & Bake Expo 2026International21 Aug 2027Addis Ababa, ET21 Aug 2027Addis Ababa, ET80Estimate

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Ethiopia?

Event Scout currently tracks 9 trade shows in Ethiopia, with editions in 2026 & 2027.

When is trade-show season in Ethiopia?

By start date, most tracked trade shows in Ethiopia run in February and October.

What are the biggest trade fairs in Ethiopia in 2027?

By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Ethiopia in 2027 are 16th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair 2027 (~500 exhibitors), Ethio Health (~304 exhibitors) and agrofood Ethiopia (~152 exhibitors).

How much does it cost to exhibit in Ethiopia?

Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Ethiopia. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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