AfICE

2019
AfriTrade International Conference and Expo
Pivoting Trade and Investment in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria
28 -29 June, 2019.
 With its enormous size, Africa only represents a small portion of the
world’s trade with exports largely commodity based and in oil, precious
Introduction
metals, cocoa, etc. Yet, Africa is growing and its larger economies are
beginning to diversify away from a traditional commodities focus.

Nigeria is west Africa’s unrivalled economic powerhouse.

With a population of over 190 million people and a gross domestic product of over
US$380bn, Nigeria has an investment of $100 Million available at its deposal from
investing partner to aid the growth of Nigeria’s small and medium enterprise.
With over 40% adoption rate in the use of technology and social media in driving business
growth, Nigeria presents the best investment destination in Africa with its enormous natural
Introduction
and human resources.
While the proliferation of technology has witnessed increased remarkable growth in
Africa, the prevailing point of view from experts in business and trade suggests that
platforms where investors and entrepreneurs can converge and form strategic alliances
are either few or almost none existent in sub-Saharan Africa.

Government and non-governmental Agencies have key roles to play in

the development of trade and investment. Needless to emphasis the
importance of Public-Private Partnerships in driving the growth of
investment, trade and enterprise and as a solution for the diversification
of the economy in terms of boosting manufacturing output and exports.
 Africa’s Intra- and Extra- Regional Trade
Africa’s intraregional trade lies well below that of other
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regions.
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In 2016, intra-African exports made up 18 percent of
total exports, compared to 59 and 69 percent for intra-
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Asia and intra-Europe exports, respectively.
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The figures for imports are similar. There have been
slight improvements in the past 10 years, though, as the
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share of African countries’ exports within the continent
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have slightly increased.

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The share of imports, on the other hand, have remained
stagnant, despite the increase in total import volume.
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As seen in the figure below, though total exports
stagnated and even decreased after 2011, the total
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volume of intra-Africa exports increased.
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Intra Africa Exports Extra Africa Exports While Africa has increased its aggregate trade volume,
Intra Africa Imports Extra Africa Imports the share of intra-Africa trade remains stagnant.
Source: UNCTAD, 2018
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Conference and
Tradeshow
Overview: AfICE 2019 is an international trade show and conference converging investors and
entrepreneurs in a single location with the aim to exhibit a wide range of products and
services essential for the growth of intra trade and investment in the largest market in
sub-Saharan Africa; Nigeria.

The main objective of this expo is to bring rapid growth to local companies who are
exhibiting, connect investors with a global market and pivot investment and trade for
the local economy.

This event serves as a perfect platform for local businesses as well as other foreign
companies to widen their marketing networks and build new contacts with the huge
number of audience coming from different parts of the world.

The AfriTrade International Conference and Expo will bring in participation of the
manufacturers, exporters and decision makers who will interact with the
attendees/delegates and get into business dealings with them.

This expo offers attendees and delegates up to date insights and market trends made in
their various sector.
 Expo Highlights
• Access to e-commerce decision-makers and
management to find the solutions.
• High efficient matchmaking for sellers/vendor and
quality suppliers/manufacturers for high value
orders.
• Boosting foreign brands and service providers
establishing a partnership with domestic
enterprises.
• Entry into Africa’s largest market with access to
local agents that support brand expansion.
• Access to information from industry experts and
players.
• The New Product Zone will feature top new
innovations and product launch.
• Over 450 leading suppliers and manufacturers of
products and services across major industries/sectors.
• Access over 46,000 local and international industry
professionals
• Seminars allowing delegates to build schedule around
high value relevant content.
• Industry Insight Briefings- of in-depth sessions with
industry experts and professional buyers.
• Women in Leadership Forum- Celebrate female
leadership and encourage empowerment within
industry.
Attendees?
• Business owners and Directors.

• Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

• Public and private sector decision makers.

• Local and foreign Investors.

• State Chambers of commerce and trade associations.

• Co-operative Societies.

• Investment and Trade Analysts.

• Professional buyers and consultants

150
0ver
3,500m² Local and 5
4500 Professional
Exhibition Arena International Keynote Speakers
Buyers
Exhibitors
 About the Organizers?
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