4th Intra-African Trade Fair Set for September 4–10 in Algiers

The 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) will take place from September 4–10, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions du Pins Maritimes in Algiers, Algeria, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and investors to strengthen intra-African trade and accelerate economic integration.

IATF serves as a premier marketplace for African businesses to showcase their products, explore export opportunities, and forge strategic partnerships.

The fair which will be held under the theme “Boosting Intra-African Trade for a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Value Addition, and Green Industrialisation,” is being hosted by the Government of Algeria in collaboration with the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

IATF 2025 will draw over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries and feature 2,000+ exhibitors spanning key industries including agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceuticals, energy, and digital technologies.

Key Highlights of IATF 2025

• AU Youth Pavilion: A platform for young African innovators to pitch solutions, connect with investors, and receive mentorship.
• Trade and Investment Forum: Insightful sessions with leading African and global experts on trade and investment opportunities.
• B2B and B2G Meetings: Targeted matchmaking between Business-to-Business (B2B) and Businesses to Governments (B2G).
• Exhibition and Product Showcase: A space for businesses to display goods and services to buyers from across Africa and beyond.
• Industry Sessions: Deep dives into sector-specific opportunities and challenges.
• Networking Opportunities: Facilitated engagements for CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, financiers, and academics.

Delivering Tangible Results

Building on the success of IATF 2023, which generated $43.7 billion in trade and investment deals, IATF 2025 is poised to surpass expectations. Attendees can expect opportunities for:

• New business ventures and partnerships
• Major trade and investment deals
• Long-term collaborations and market access
• Practical solutions for boosting intra-African trade

IATF Timelines

IATF 2018 – Cairo, Egypt (Inaugural Edition)

• First-ever intra-African trade fair of its kind.
• Brought together 1,100 exhibitors and over 7,000 participants from across Africa and beyond.
• Generated trade and investment deals worth $32 billion.
• Marked the official start of IATF as the flagship marketplace for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

IATF 2021 – Durban, South Africa (2nd Edition)

• AU Commission launched the African Union Youth Start-Up Pavilion.
• Attracted over 11,800 delegates and more than 1,100 exhibitors from 59 countries.
• Secured trade and investment deals worth $42.1 billion, surpassing expectations.
• Introduced dedicated Country Pavilions, Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) for the creative economy, and strong focus on youth and women in trade.

IATF 2023 – Cairo, Egypt (3rd Edition, return to Egypt)

• Welcomed 35,000 visitors and over 1,600 exhibitors from 75 countries.
• Hosted high-level B2B and B2G engagements, plus forums on trade, investment, youth, and creatives.
• Exceeded projections with $43.7 billion worth of deals signed.
• Reinforced the IATF’s reputation as a game-changer for intra-African trade and AfCFTA implementation.

With access to a combined market of 1.4 billion people and a GDP exceeding $3.5 trillion, IATF 2025 will be a defining moment in Africa’s journey toward economic integration. By unlocking trade and investment opportunities, the Fair aims to catalyze growth, support green industrialization, and reinforce Africa’s position in the global economy.