Ghana and Italy’s bilateral trade increased to a record high of €520 million in 2021. The Italian ambassador to Ghana and Togo, Daniela d’Orlandi, stated that capital goods, worth over €16 million in 2021, made up the majority of Italy’s exports to Ghana at the West Africa Agrofood and Plastprintpack exhibition in Accra.
The ambassador commented on the exhibition and noted that Italy sent a sizable and qualified delegation, consisting of 20 producers of equipment and goods for the plastics, printing, packaging, and agribusiness industries.
In association with its regional partners, Fairtrade Messe is organizing the 7th International Trade Show & Conference on Agriculture, Food & Beverage Technology on West Africa Agrofood and Plastprintpack.
In total, over 90 exhibitors from 20 countries will showcase products, technologies and solutions specifically tailored for the West African market.