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Published on August 01, 2019

22nd KENYA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION AFRICA (KITE), Kenya's premier business event for industry and trade was inaugurated today in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Opened by Mr. Roy Otieno, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Government of Kenya, the event will run for 3 days from the 01st to 03rd August 2019. Co-located with the event are the specialized 22nd PPPexpo (Plastics, Printing and Packaging), the 22nd Foodagro (Food and Agriculture) and Indusmach (Industrial Machinery, Tools and Hardware) Kenya 2019 which introduce top products, equipment and machinery presented by exhibitors from over 30 countries.

Also present at the opening ceremony were High Commissioner of Sri Lanka H.E. Sunil De Silva, High Commissioner of Nigeria H.E. Sheidu Omeiza Momoh, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Russia H.E. Alexey Balashov, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone H.E. Mr. Peter Joseph Francis, Mr. Thanit Ngansampantrit, Minister Counsellor (Commercial), Embassy of Thailand, Mr. Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian - Minister and Consul General, Embassy of Philippines, Ms. Marisa Kollenberg, Economic and Trade Department, Embassy of Germany, Mr. Enrique Alvarez, Market Analyst, Embassy of Spain, Mr. Jacobo Durán, International Trade - Investments Advisor, Embassy of Spain, Mr. Mohammad Javad Emamian, Head of the Economic Section, Embassy of Iran, Mr. Sergei Kalechits, Deputy Chairman, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus and Mr. Aleksei Lesnoi, Head of the Department, International Cooperation of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.

As an engaging and premier exhibition which has a proven track record of successful previous editions, the event is bigger and better this year. Countries dominant this year are Turkey, Germany, Belarus and India with several leading international brands looking to carve their presence in the East African market. The event is headlined by the pavilion participation of companies from Turkey and Germany. Participating under the Turkish pavilion are industry leaders like Baykar Tekstil San. Ve Tic. A.S., Eskin Ithalat Ihracat Insaat Ve Gida San. Tic. A.S. , Adal Pano, Smg, Pensan, Kanoff Dis Cephe Kaplama Sistemleri, Herevin, Tmg Power, Astas Tekstil San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti, Umit Insaat Yat San Tic Ltd sti., Yusuf Carpets, Alpkim, Apack Packaging Technologies, P Grup Danismanlik Reklam Iletisim Ve Tek.Hiz.Ltd.sti., Pesco Termo, Sevinchan Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Erk Pazarlama Ve Giyim San. Tic. A.S. and Br Magazacilik Ticaret A.S. Major companies participating under the German pavilion include Barth Gmbh, Durum, Rochling and Schreyer Tool Grinding Machines. Among others, international companies like Assomac Machines Ltd., Pep-Cee Pack Industries and Parasnath Industries (India), Orion Toys  (Ukraine), Woda Metal Industry Plc (Ethiopia), Century FMCG FZC (UAE) are some of the market leaders in their respective industries who are looking for importers, distributers and marketers for their products and brands in Kenya and East Africa.

As one of the major access points in Africa which relies on the huge volume of imports in the country for its own consumption to cater to over 40 million consumers the country is a key supplier to the neighbouring landlocked regions as well. Kenya’s market is poised for considerable expansion in the coming years, boosted by consistent GDP growth, a growing population with increased purchasing power and the development of new businesses and ecommerce portals. Last year, the country imported goods valued at $200 million and re-exported goods worth $520 million. Kenya's growth revived in the last five years reaching 5.7% in 2018 placing the country as one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The 22nd edition of the event has attracted a number of the industry’s biggest names including experts, stake-holders, directors and other high profile decision-makers that makes it the ideal entry-way into the African economy for interested investors, manufacturers and suppliers. KITE remains a major hub for business transactions and development in Africa, annually due to its proven track record in the region. The event continues to bring the newest and most innovative products from around the world, directly to Africa.
Visit: https://www.expogr.com/expokenya for more information or contact:
Trevor Daniels
Media Manager
KITE  ( East Africa )
Email: feedback@expogr.com
Int'l: +971 43 050755  | Kenya: +254 706 129 142 / +254 773 594 021

Published on August 01, 2019

22nd KENYA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION AFRICA (KITE), Kenya's premier business event for the industry and trade is back in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from the 01st to 03rd August 2019. Co-located with the event are the specialized 22nd PPPexpo, the 22nd Foodagro and Indusmach Kenya 2019 which are expected to introduce top products, equipment and machinery presented by exhibitors from over 30 countries.

As an engaging and premier exhibition which has a proven track record of successful previous editions, the event is bigger and better this year. Countries dominant this year are Turkey, Germany and India with several leading international brands looking to carve their presence in the East African market. The event is headlined by the pavilion participation of companies from Turkey and Germany. Participating under the Turkish pavilion are industry leaders like Baykar Tekstil San. Ve Tic. A.S., Eskin Ithalat Ihracat Insaat Ve Gida San. Tic. A.S. , Adal Pano, Smg, Pensan, Kanoff Diş Cephe Kaplama Sistemleri, Herevin, Tmg Power, Astas Tekstil San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti, Ümit İnşaat Yat San Tic Ltd Şti., Yusuf Carpets, Alpkim, Apack Packaging Technologies, P Grup Danişmanlik Reklam İletişim Ve Tek.Hiz.Ltd.Şti., Pesco Termo, Sevinchan Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Erk Pazarlama Ve Giyim San. Tic. A.S. and Br Magazacilik Ticaret A.S. Major companies participating under the German pavilion include Barth Gmbh, Durum, Rochling and Schreyer Tool Grinding Machines. Among others, international companies like Assomac Machines Ltd., Pep-Cee Pack Industries and Parasnath Industries (India), Orion Toys (Ukraine), Woda Metal Industry Plc (Ethiopia), Century FMCG FZC (UAE) are some of the market leaders in their respective industries who are looking for importers, distributers and marketers for their products and brands in Kenya and East Africa.

As one of the major access points in Africa which relies on the huge volume of imports in the country for its own consumption to cater to over 40 million consumers the country is a key supplier to the neighbouring landlocked regions as well. Kenya’s market is poised for considerable expansion in the coming years, boosted by consistent GDP growth, a growing population with increased purchasing power and the development of new businesses and ecommerce portals. Last year, the country imported goods valued at $200 million and re-exported goods worth $520 million. Kenya's growth revived in the last five years reaching 5.7% in 2018 placing the country as one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The 22nd edition of the event has attracted a number of the industry’s biggest names including experts, stake-holders, directors and other high profile decision-makers that makes it the ideal entry-way into the African economy for interested investors, manufacturers and suppliers. KITE remains a major hub for business transactions and development in Africa, annually due to its proven track record in the region. The event is expected to continue to bring the newest and most innovative products from around the world, directly to Africa.

For more information on KITE 2019 please visit: www.expogr.com/expokenya

Contact Information:
Trevor Daniels
Media Manager
KITE ( East Africa )
feedback@expogr.com
Tel: +971 43 050755| Kenya: +254 706 129 142 / +254 773 594 021

Exhibitors from 30 countries are set to participate at Kenya’s biggest international multi sector trade exhibition. The 22nd edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE) will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 01 - 03 August, 2019.

Being just a few months away the event is to create an ideal platform for local trade visitors to engage and source the latest products and innovations directly from more than 150 exhibitors. Decision makers from several regional trade bodies and local companies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo will discover various products from across the globe.

“Expogroup provides a fulfilling experience not only for the visitors, but for the exhibitors too. International Exhibitors have found many interesting new clients and also representation in Africa , which gives them the opportunity to build on top of that and continue their path to growth and expand in the market..” said Mr. Daniels, Exhibition Manager – Expogroup.

Kenya has been one of the outperforming consumer markets over 2017 and 2018 and is set to accelerate further in 2019. Kenya’s consumer market is poised for considerable expansion in the coming years and KITE 2019 aims to engage and service this growing demand by offering businesses in Kenya and the East African region as a whole, an array of inventive products, not available otherwise in the local markets.

Keeping in mind some of the fastest growing sectors within the consumer market, KITE will also include three distinct sub sectors: FOODAGRO, PPPEXPO and FASHEXPO.

We have also come up with our first ever international fashion and textiles event that will serve as a platform for manufacturers, retailers, brands, wholesalers, distributors, traders and retail chains to enhance business by coming under one roof and networking, so as to meet potential buyers/suppliers.

While, FOODAGRO will focus on the food, beverage, hotel and agricultural sectors, PPPEXPO will cover the plastics, printing and packaging sectors and FASHEXPO aims at boosting the domestic textile, apparel and fashion industry of Kenya.

For more information on KITE 2019 please visit: www.expogr.com/expokenya

Contact Information:
Mr. Alex Rogers
feedback@expogr.com
Tel: +971 43 050755

More than 150 exhibitors from 30 countries to participate at Kenya’s biggest international multi sector trade exhibition.

The 20th edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE) will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 2nd - 4th June, 2017. The event will provide a platform for over 12000 trade visitors to interact and source directly from more than 150 exhibitors, showcasing the very latest in consumer goods from all across the globe.

“Kenya’s consumer market is poised for considerable expansion in the coming years, boosted by consistent GDP growth, a growing middle class with increased purchasing power and development of new shopping malls and e-commerce portals.” says Mr. Trindade, Exhibition Manager - Expogroup.

“KITE 2017 aims to engage and service this growing demand by offering businesses in Kenya and the East African region as a whole, an array of inventive products, not available otherwise in the local markets.”
Keeping in mind some of the fastest growing sectors within the consumer market, KITE will also include four distinct sub sectors: FOODAGRO, PPPEXPO, MEDEXPO and INDUSMACH.

FOODAGRO will focus on the food, beverage, hotel and agricultural sectors; PPPEXPO will cover the plastics, printing and packaging sectors; MEDEXPO will target the medical and pharmaceutical sectors while INDUSMACH will include products and services from the industrial sector. For more information on KITE 2017 please visit: www.expogr.com/expokenya

Expogroup has been a pioneer in the trade show industry in East Africa for the last 20 years. Since its inception, Expogroup has envisioned KITE to evolve as one of the most eagerly awaited and consistently participated consumer trade events in Africa. Through committed endeavour and a no-compromise attitude to service, the company has brought this vision to reality.

Contact Information:
Mr. Alex Rogers
feedback@expogr.com
Tel: +971 4 3721421

East Africa: Getting exhibitors on board is always considered a milestone, but at the Kenya International Trade Exhibition, it is a milestone crossed often. Expogroup are in the process of bringing together prominent exhibitors that force you to sit up and take notice, as much at the meritorious line-up as at the regularity of the announcements. As the fair draws closer, the exhibitors –just like the excitement and anticipation- keeps on increasing.

The Kenya International Trade Exhibition will be held from the 16th -18th June 2017 at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya. Its specter will resonate across the globe. With exhibitors hailing from several parts of the globe, the fair has truly become a global phenomenon. Now in its 20th edition, the fair will once again serve as a crossroads for Consumer companies around the world.

For a roster that already includes the crème de la crème of the consumer industry, the trade events have been relentless in its pursuit of achieving consumer industry versatility; signing a spate of exhibitors. The trade events have been receiving acknowledgement from the consumer community not only in Africa, but across the world; exhibitors from across the world from previous editions stand testimony to that.

The fair might be a few months away, but that hasn’t hampered companies from rekindling their association with Expogroup. Not forgetting the collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo.

Expogroup provides a fulfilling experience not only for the visitors, but for the exhibitors too. International Exhibitors have found many interesting new clients and also representation in Africa , which gives them the opportunity to build on top of that and continue their path to growth and expand in the market.

As the build-up to the fair gains momentum, it is already discernible that the upcoming 20th edition of KITE, like its predecessors, will be a memorable one.

For further information on KITE 2017 please contact:
Mr. Jason Dexter

For an urgent response, please mail on feedback@expogr.com,