It provides a comprehensive showpiece for the wealth of Africa and its growing markets.

Around 68 foreign exhibitors participated at the ZITF this year, represented by about 740 individual companies grouped by sector. Exhibits included agricultural products and machinery, chemicals and medical, heavy and light engineering construction, Information and Communications Technologies, mining supplies, textiles, footwear, pharmaceutical technology, packaging and tourism.

Visitors Profile
The business visitor found an efficient overview of opportunities at ZITF. The resource-rich continent draws increasing numbers of visitors from as far afield as the pacific Rim States and the Nordic, American and European communities. Typical visitors include retail groups, distributors, wholesalers, investors, buyers, government agencies and, on open days, African consumer.