Trade Show
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya 2026
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya is an international trade show focused on paper, pulp, tissue, packaging and related converting technologies, held at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi and organized by MXM Exhibitions…
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya 2026
Overview
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya is an international trade show focused on paper, pulp, tissue, packaging and related converting technologies, held at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi and organized by MXM Exhibitions. It brings together regional buyers from East and Central Africa with global manufacturers and suppliers looking to grow their footprint in Kenya’s fast‑developing tissue and packaging market.
What to Expect
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya 2026 is promoted as an international trade exhibition on paper, pulp, tissue, packaging and related industries, serving the East and Central African markets. Visitors can expect a concentrated showcase of products and technologies covering tissue rolls, sanitary and hygiene products, napkins, stationery and office papers, packaging grades, converting machinery, printing equipment and associated raw materials. Exhibitors typically include manufacturers and suppliers of tissue and paper converting lines, wrapping and packing systems, embossing and cutting equipment, inks, glues, and consumables needed by converters and printers. The event format is a classic business‑to‑business trade show, with exhibition stands, product demonstrations and technical discussions taking place across three days at Sarit Expo Centre. Participants can walk the show floor to compare suppliers, see live machinery demonstrations, and learn how new technologies improve efficiency, product quality and sustainability in tissue and paper production. Because the organizer runs parallel packaging, plastics and printing shows in the region, attendees often gain exposure to broader packaging innovations, materials and solutions beyond tissue alone. Networking is a major component: local importers, distributors and large buyers from Kenya and neighboring markets use the show to meet international suppliers in person, negotiate distributorships, and explore exclusive agency agreements. For visiting suppliers, the show offers structured opportunities to meet decision‑makers from supermarkets, hotel and hospitality groups, institutional buyers and major retail brands that consume significant volumes of tissue and hygiene products. Industry professionals can also expect informal knowledge exchange on market trends such as demand for premium tissue, private‑label brands, sustainable packaging, and regulatory requirements in East African markets. While detailed visitor and exhibitor numbers for the Kenya edition are not published on the current event page, brochures for sister events in Uganda suggest a focused, trade‑only audience rather than a mass consumer fair. Overall, attendees should expect an efficiently organized, business‑oriented environment with clear emphasis on procurement, technology sourcing and regional market development.
Who Should Attend
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya is designed primarily for trade and professional visitors in the paper, tissue, hygiene and packaging ecosystem across East and Central Africa. It is relevant to manufacturers, importers, distributors and wholesalers that handle tissue rolls, napkins, sanitary and hygiene products, office and specialty papers, and related packaging materials. Converters and printers who transform jumbo tissue rolls and paper into finished consumer or institutional products will find suppliers of converting lines, cutting and embossing systems, wrapping machinery and consumables critical to their operations. Procurement and sourcing teams from supermarkets, hotel groups, hospitals, schools, offices and industrial facilities should attend to benchmark suppliers, negotiate contracts and evaluate the quality and reliability of tissue and hygiene products offered for their organizations. Brand owners and private‑label managers looking to develop or expand tissue and hygiene product ranges can meet potential manufacturing partners and printers capable of delivering customized packaging and branding. The show also serves packaging professionals involved in design and specification of cartons, wraps and secondary packaging for tissue products, as well as logistics and distribution firms supporting regional supply chains. Investors, consultants and trade promotion agencies focused on manufacturing and FMCG growth in East Africa can use the exhibition to understand capacity, technology gaps and partnership opportunities. Because the event is positioned for international suppliers and regional buyers, it is particularly relevant to overseas companies exploring first‑time entry into Kenya and neighboring markets. For these audiences, attendance provides direct exposure to regulatory realities, customer preferences and the competitive landscape, without needing to conduct multiple separate market visits.
Why It Matters
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya 2026 matters because it sits at the intersection of rising consumer demand for tissue and hygiene products and the broader development of industrial and packaging capacity in East and Central Africa. As incomes grow and urbanization accelerates, demand for toilet tissue, facial tissues, napkins, kitchen towels and sanitary products is expanding across the region, creating opportunities for both local manufacturers and international suppliers. A specialized trade show dedicated to paper and tissue helps align investment, technology and distribution to meet that demand efficiently. For Kenya, hosting the event at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi underscores the city’s role as a regional business hub and gateway to neighboring markets such as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and the wider Great Lakes region. By attracting exhibitors from multiple countries, the show promotes technology transfer and industrial upgrading, enabling local converters and printers to modernize operations, improve product quality and adopt more resource‑efficient machinery. This in turn can support job creation, enhanced competitiveness and potentially greater export activity in tissue and paper products. The exhibition also matters for supply chain resilience. Concentrating suppliers and buyers in one place allows importers and distributors to diversify sourcing, compare pricing and capabilities, and negotiate more robust supply arrangements. This is particularly important in markets where fluctuations in pulp prices, currency and logistics costs can directly affect the affordability of everyday hygiene products. From a sustainability perspective, the show provides a platform for discussions and solutions related to recycled paper, responsible sourcing of pulp, lightweight packaging and waste reduction in converting processes. Exhibitors bringing energy‑efficient machinery and recyclable packaging options contribute to gradual improvements in the environmental footprint of the sector. Finally, Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya supports market transparency and knowledge sharing. By showcasing many players side‑by‑side, the event gives buyers clearer visibility into product standards and service levels, while international companies gain practical insights into regulatory requirements, customer preferences and distribution dynamics. This collective visibility can help align investment decisions with real market needs, making the development of the tissue and paper sector more coordinated and data‑informed across East and Central Africa.
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Venue & directions
Sarit Expo Centre
Karuna Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the official organizer website, Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya 2026 will take place from 20 – 22 August 2026. Show hours are listed as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The 4th Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya is scheduled at Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Sarit Expo Centre is a modern exhibition venue located in the Westlands commercial district, easily accessible from central Nairobi.
Registration information is provided by MXM Exhibitions via the official event website and contact channels. Trade visitors generally pre‑register online and can also coordinate participation and stands directly with the organizer using the published phone numbers and email (info@mxmexhibitions.com).
Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya is organized by MXM Exhibitions, a Dubai‑based exhibitions organizer. Their group website is mxmexhibitions.com, which lists Paper & Tissue Africa among a portfolio of trade shows in East Africa.
The official event page describes Paper & Tissue Africa – Kenya as an international trade exhibition on paper, pulp, tissue, packaging and related industries, connecting suppliers with buyers from East and Central Africa. Visitors can expect displays of tissue rolls, hygiene products, converting machinery, packaging materials, printing and related equipment.
The show is positioned as a gateway for suppliers to enter and expand in East and Central Africa, with Nairobi as a logistics and business hub. Exhibitors use the event to meet importers and distributors, launch new products, test market demand, and gain visibility among regional decision‑makers.
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