Seafood Food Asia 2026: Nigerian Seafood Businesses Invited to Explore Asian Export Opportunities By National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office

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Seafood Food Asia 2026: Nigerian Seafood Businesses Invited to Explore Asian Export Opportunities By National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office

Nigeria's seafood industry is set to gain greater international exposure as the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) invites stakeholders across the fisheries value chain to participate in Seafood Food Asia 2026, scheduled to hold in Singapore from 2nd to 4th September 2026, with a China stop-over included in the trade mission.

The international business mission is designed to connect Nigerian seafood producers, processors, equipment suppliers, and investors with buyers and partners across Asia, one of the world's largest and fastest-growing seafood markets.

Expanding Global Markets for Made-in-Nigeria Seafood

Seafood Food Asia 2026 presents an important opportunity for Nigerian businesses to showcase the country's rich marine and aquaculture resources while promoting locally produced seafood products on the global stage.

The event aligns with the Federal Government's drive to diversify exports, strengthen non-oil revenue, and increase the global competitiveness of Nigerian products through the Made in Nigeria initiative.

By participating in the exhibition, Nigerian businesses will have the opportunity to engage with international importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and investors seeking high-quality seafood products and fisheries-related technologies.

Who Should Participate?

According to the event announcement, participation is open to stakeholders across the fisheries and aquaculture industry, including:

  • Fish pond owners

  • Fishery products dealers

  • Fish feed manufacturers

  • Fishing equipment suppliers

  • Seafood processors

  • Aquaculture investors

  • Exporters and distributors

  • Fisheries cooperatives and associations

The broad participation is intended to showcase the strength and diversity of Nigeria's seafood value chain while encouraging international partnerships and investment.

Promoting Nigeria's Blue Economy

Nigeria possesses enormous potential in fisheries and aquaculture, supported by extensive inland waterways, coastal resources, and a growing commercial fish farming industry.

International trade missions such as Seafood Food Asia provide Nigerian businesses with opportunities to:

  • Promote Nigerian seafood products to global buyers.

  • Learn about international quality and food safety standards.

  • Explore export opportunities across Asia.

  • Build strategic business partnerships.

  • Attract investment into Nigeria's fisheries sector.

  • Access modern aquaculture technologies and innovations.

These objectives support Nigeria's broader efforts to develop the blue economy as a driver of employment, food security, and sustainable economic growth.

Singapore and China: Strategic Trade Destinations

Singapore is widely recognized as one of Asia's leading food trading hubs, serving as a gateway to regional markets across Southeast Asia.

The inclusion of a China stop-over further enhances the value of the trade mission by exposing participants to one of the world's largest seafood markets, where demand for fish and seafood products continues to grow.

The combined itinerary offers Nigerian businesses an opportunity to better understand Asian consumer preferences, distribution networks, and import requirements while exploring new export channels.

Supporting the Made in Nigeria Agenda

The participation drive reflects the continued efforts of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office to position Nigerian products in international markets.

By facilitating business missions and international exhibitions, the Project Office aims to strengthen Nigeria's export capacity, promote value-added production, and encourage businesses to meet global standards in packaging, branding, and product quality.

The initiative also complements the Federal Government's industrialisation agenda by supporting local manufacturers, processors, and exporters in accessing new markets and increasing foreign exchange earnings through non-oil exports.

Event Details

Event: Seafood Food Asia 2026
Location: Singapore (with China stopover)
Date: 2nd – 4th September 2026

The event is being coordinated through the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja, with an information desk located in the Agura Hotel Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

Looking Ahead

Seafood Food Asia 2026 represents more than an international exhibition; it is a platform for Nigerian seafood businesses to expand their global footprint, build strategic partnerships, and showcase the quality and potential of Made-in-Nigeria seafood products.

As global demand for sustainably sourced seafood continues to rise, participation in international trade events such as this can help position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global seafood industry while contributing to export diversification, job creation, and long-term economic growth.

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