Day 1
CONNECT AFRICA
Opening of the marketplace, the Africa Trade Summit and the first hosted-buyer meeting blocks.
Nairobi, Kenya · 2027
Africa Export & Import Fair
SOURCE. SELL. INVEST. CONNECT.
A pan-African trade and investment marketplace: an international exhibition, hosted buyer programmes, investment promotion, business matching and a full knowledge conference — all under one roof, over three commercial days.
- 4.4%
- Africa GDP growth 2025 · AfDB
- ~16%
- Intra-African share of total trade · UNCTAD
- US$74–92B
- Africa's annual trade-finance gap · AfDB
- US$4.5T
- Global digitally deliverable services exports · UNCTAD
Four commitments
Not an exhibition with a networking function — a commercial transaction engine.
Every element of AEXIM is architected around one purpose: making trade happen.
SOURCE
Find competitive products, equipment, technologies, raw materials and services from Africa and international markets.
SELL
Access buyers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and commercial partners — turning capacity into commercial opportunity.
INVEST
Connect capital with enterprises, governments, industrial parks and SEZs seeking growth financing.
CONNECT
Build relationships through business matching, trade missions, forums and government participation.
Three days
A programme that moves from connection to contract
Day 2
SOURCE & SELL
Peak trading day — sector forums, buyer-seller matchmaking and the Africa-to-Africa marketplace.
Day 3
INVEST & GROW
Investment showcase, trade-finance clinics and the Export & Trade Academy intensives.
The exhibition
Twelve sector pavilions plus country pavilions
Structured around business needs rather than exhibition floor space alone.
The commercial journey
Discover. Match. Meet. Negotiate. Transact.
Every programme, platform and format is designed to move participants along one progression — from discovery through to completed transaction.
- 01
Discover
Find products, suppliers and buyers.
- 02
Match
Align commercial profiles and needs.
- 03
Meet
Connect stakeholders and plan next steps.
- 04
Negotiate
Agree terms, pricing and scope.
- 05
Transact
Execute contracts, orders and investments.
Who AEXIM is for
If your business has a commercial objective connected to Africa
Manufacturers & Exporters
African and international companies seeking buyers, distributors and new markets.
Buyers & Importers
Procurement professionals sourcing products, equipment and services from across the continent.
Investors & Financial Institutions
Capital seeking credible African enterprises and projects with real commercial potential.
Governments & Trade Agencies
Promoting exports, attracting investment and supporting national enterprises on a continental stage.
SMEs & Emerging Exporters
Businesses ready to grow beyond their domestic market and connect with Africa's wider opportunity.
Read the full prospectus — the market case, the pavilions, the programme and every participation format.
Prospectus (PDF)Reserve your place at AEXIM 2027
Select a stand on the interactive floor plan, or register as a visitor, buyer, speaker or delegate.