AfricaBuild Lagos will bring together Nigeria’s key construction professionals with international manufacturers and suppliers from around the world. The event is the premier international construction event in West Africa and is an ideal entry point to the largest economy in Africa and the 7th most populous country in the world.
The exhibition will represent the following industry sectors:
Construction Machinery & Technology
Building Equipment & Tools
Building Materials
Interior Finishing Materials
Nigeria’s Construction Outlook
Nigeria is Africa’s economic powerhouse. In 2014, its GDP reached US$ 546 billion and it has recently overtaken South Africa as the largest economy in Africa.
The construction industry is currently worth around US$ 69bn and employs 5% of Nigeria’s 170m population. Along with a growing economy, new government policies and an expanding middle class this has led to massive investments in the industry.
Currently in its infant stage the market remains relatively unsaturated by international suppliers and despite the push for the full spectrum of infrastructure, commercial, industrial and residential structures there is a lack of local machinery and equipment to meet demand, providing significant opportunities for international suppliers looking to corner the market.
Nigeria – In figures
The 7th most populous country in the world
The largest economy in Africa
Growth projected to be the highest globally by 2018
Expected to become one of the world‘s top 20 economies by 2050
Construction industry worth US$ 69bn
Construction industry has averaged 9.5% growth in the last 5 years
Imports increased from US$ 32 billion in 2009 to US$ 55 billion in 2014 (+72%)
At AfricaBuild Lagos you will be able to:
MEET with buyers and manufacturers from Nigeria and the international building community
PRESENT your products in a live environment and get immediate feedback
LAUNCH new products and services in the market
ASSESS the competition and gain valuable insights into Nigeria’s building industry
CONDUCT business with influential industry experts, distributors, manufacturers and associations
As part of your exhibition package, you also receive access to WorldBuild365, our official online product directory which allows you to stay in touch with AfricaBuild Lagos visitors all year round.
