COSMETICA AFRICA is a leading international B2B exhibition for the cosmetics, beauty, personal care, haircare, fragrance, and related industries in Africa. The event brings together manufacturers, international brands, distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, beauty professionals, investors, and industry decision-makers from Algeria, Africa, and international markets.

Designed as a dedicated business platform for the cosmetics industry, COSMETICA AFRICA provides companies with an opportunity to showcase their products and technologies, develop partnerships, meet potential buyers, identify distributors, generate new business leads, and strengthen their presence in one of Africa's important beauty markets.

A Gateway to Algeria & the African Beauty Market

Exhibiting at COSMETICA AFRICA offers companies an opportunity to place their brands and products directly in front of relevant industry professionals and decision-makers.

The event provides an environment for businesses to explore commercial opportunities in Algeria and the wider African market, while enabling African buyers and distributors to discover international brands, innovative products, manufacturing capabilities, ingredients, equipment, and packaging solutions.

For international companies seeking market expansion, the exhibition provides a valuable platform for establishing local relationships and identifying potential importers, distributors, agents, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and business partners.

A Growing International Business Event

COSMETICA AFRICA has rapidly established itself as an important international meeting point for the African cosmetics and beauty industry. In 2026, more than 300 exhibiting companies from over 17 countries and more than 55,000 visitors participated in the event, highlighting its growing international reach and importance to the regional beauty sector.

The exhibition provides exhibitors with the opportunity to position their businesses in front of a large professional audience and build relationships across the cosmetics and personal care value chain.

Key Exhibition Sectors

COSMETICA AFRICA covers a comprehensive range of products, technologies, services, and solutions, including:

Hair, Nails & Salon Supplies
Professional haircare products, salon equipment, nail products, styling solutions, accessories, and professional beauty supplies.

Machinery, Packaging, Raw Materials & Contract Manufacturing
Manufacturing equipment, filling and processing machinery, packaging solutions, ingredients, raw materials, private-label production, and contract manufacturing services.

Cosmetics & Skincare
Cosmetic products, skincare solutions, makeup, facial and body care, beauty treatments, and innovative formulations.

Personal Care & Hygiene
Personal hygiene products, grooming solutions, body care, and everyday personal-care essentials.

Fragrance Compounds & Finished Products
Perfumes, fragrances, fragrance ingredients, compounds, aromas, and finished fragrance products.

Industry Services
Professional services and business solutions supporting companies throughout the cosmetics, beauty, personal care, and fragrance industries.

COSMETICA AFRICA 2027

The fifth edition of COSMETICA AFRICA is scheduled to take place from 13–16 January 2027 at the Central Pavilion of the Palais des Expositions d'Alger – SAFEX in Algiers, Algeria.

More than 75,000 professionals are expected to attend the 2027 edition, providing exhibitors with an extensive audience of industry professionals looking to discover the latest innovations, technologies, products, and market trends shaping the cosmetics industry in Algeria and Africa.

Conferences, Workshops & Industry Insights

Beyond the exhibition floor, COSMETICA AFRICA will feature a program of conferences and workshops designed to provide industry professionals with knowledge, market insights, and opportunities for discussion.

Topics will address important developments affecting the cosmetics industry, from changing consumer behaviour and emerging beauty trends to advances in formulation, manufacturing, technology, and packaging.

These sessions provide an opportunity for manufacturers, brands, professionals, and other market participants to gain new perspectives and better understand the forces shaping the future of the industry.

Why Exhibit at COSMETICA AFRICA?

COSMETICA AFRICA offers companies a focused environment in which to:

• Showcase new products and innovations

• Meet importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and buyers

• Develop partnerships across Africa and international markets

• Identify potential agents and distribution partners

• Generate qualified B2B leads

• Launch products into new markets

• Increase international brand visibility

• Explore manufacturing and sourcing opportunities

• Discover emerging market trends

• Build long-term commercial relationships

For companies operating in cosmetics, beauty, haircare, personal care, fragrance, ingredients, machinery, packaging, and contract manufacturing, COSMETICA AFRICA provides a strategic platform for business development and market expansion.

Shaping the Future of Beauty in Africa

As Africa's cosmetics and personal care markets continue to evolve, COSMETICA AFRICA provides a meeting point for the companies, entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators driving the industry's growth.

Bringing together the complete beauty value chain—from ingredients and manufacturing to packaging, brands, distribution, professional beauty, and retail—the event creates opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate, innovate, and expand.

COSMETICA AFRICA — Connecting the global cosmetics and beauty industry with the opportunities of Africa.