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3rd Edition · 9–11 Mar 2027 · Lagos
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Destination Factsheet — Nigeria & Lagos

Everything an international exhibitor or visitor needs to know about the market, the city and the practicalities before booking travel.

Regional Role

Lagos — West Africa's Commercial Capital

Lagos is West Africa's largest commercial city and a hub for manufacturing, trade, logistics and finance. It provides a strong base for packaging, FMCG, construction, automotive, agriculture and services industries.

232 millionNigeria population
LargestEconomy in West Africa
ECOWASRegional trade bloc access
Apapa & Tin CanMajor seaports
MMIA (LOS)International airport
Practical Information

The Basics

Country & City
CountryFederal Republic of Nigeria
Host cityLagos, Lagos State
VenueLandmark Centre, Victoria Island
Time zoneWest Africa Time (WAT), UTC +1
Daylight savingNot observed
Country dialling code+234
Language, Currency & Payments
Official languageEnglish — widely used in business
Local languagesYoruba, Igbo, Hausa and others in daily life
CurrencyNigerian Naira (NGN)
CardsAccepted at major hotels, malls and restaurants
CashCommon for smaller payments and transport
Currency exchangeUse banks and licensed bureaux only
Climate

Lagos in March

Lagos is typically warm and humid year round. March falls at the end of the drier season, ahead of the main rains.

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Warm & Humid

Expect consistently warm, humid conditions across the show days. Light, breathable clothing is the practical choice.

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Carry a Light Layer

Indoor spaces — the venue, hotels, restaurants and vehicles — are strongly air-conditioned. A light jacket is genuinely useful.

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Stay Hydrated

Drink bottled or filtered water only. Hotels and the venue supply sealed bottled water.

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Show Floor Footwear

Three days on a hard exhibition floor. Comfortable closed shoes, not new ones.

Market Context

Key Industries Relevant to COMPLAST

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Plastics Conversion & Packaging

The core buying audience — injection, blow, extrusion and thermoforming operations serving domestic and regional demand.

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Food, Beverage & FMCG

Nigeria's largest packaging consumer segment, driving demand for films, closures, containers and converting capacity.

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Construction Materials & Infrastructure

Pipes, fittings, profiles, insulation and geosynthetics tied to housing and infrastructure investment.

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Automotive & Engineering Plastics

Component manufacture and assembly operations sourcing moulded and extruded parts.

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Agriculture & Agri-Inputs

Films, irrigation systems, crates, storage solutions and agricultural input packaging.

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Recycling & Waste Management

A fast-growing segment as collection infrastructure, recycled content demand and regulation all develop together.

Nigeria Plastics Market Snapshot
Population232 million — Africa's largest
Plastics industries3,000+
Annual polymer consumption1.1 million tonnes
Industry growth rate8.1%
Processing machinery imported~70%
Raw materials imported~80%

Planning Your Trip?

Visa requirements, venue location, hotel zones and machinery shipping are covered in detail across the Travel section.

Visa & Entry →   Venue, Travel & Stay →

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