Algeria is ramping up preparations for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), scheduled to be held in Algiers from September 4th to 10th. As the six-month countdown begins, Algeria’s government, in collaboration with the organising committee, is working to ensure a successful event expected to attract over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries.
Algeria’s Minister of External Trade and Export Promotion, Mohammed Boukhari, has confirmed the country’s readiness to host the event, emphasising its extensive resources and capabilities. A high-level intersectoral committee has been established to oversee preparations, with expectations that IATF2025 will align perfectly with Algeria’s economic objectives.
Boukhari noted that Algeria takes pride in its continental identity, describing the event as an opportunity to highlight the nation’s deep-rooted civilization and its aspirations for the future. This readiness reflects not only a commitment to economic progress but also a desire to strengthen Algeria’s ties with the rest of the African continent.
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Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) aims to provide a unique platform for trade and investment information exchange, promoting increased intra-African trade and investment under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
The event gathers continental and global players to showcase their goods and services, explore business opportunities, and discuss solutions to challenges hindering intra-African trade and investment.
In addition to African participants, the Trade Fair welcomes businesses and investors from non-African countries interested in doing business in Africa and supporting the continent’s transformation through industrialisation and export development.
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Exhibition highlights and economic impact
The week-long event will feature exhibitions from over 2,000 exhibitors, showcasing products and services from both African countries and beyond. It is expected to result in trade and investment deals worth over US$44 billion, solidifying its status as Africa’s leading marketplace.
Notable segments of IATF2025 include the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, which focuses on arts, fashion, music, sports, and culinary arts, as well as the Africa Automotive Show for manufacturers and suppliers. Special Days will be dedicated to promoting trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges, alongside Global Africa Day aimed at strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Africa and its diaspora.
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Driving Intra-African Trade
Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President at Afreximbank, praised the progress made toward IATF2025 and urged businesses, particularly SMEs, to leverage the opportunity to expand their markets. The IATF Virtual platform is already live, allowing exhibitors and visitors to connect throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council, Jean Louis-Ekra, expressed satisfaction with the preparations, encouraging stakeholders to register early and take full advantage of the platform’s opportunities.
The Government of Algeria is committed to enhancing infrastructure, travel experiences, and logistics to accommodate the influx of visitors. As the event approaches, expectations are high that IATF2025 will further solidify Africa’s position as a formidable player in global trade and investment.
