West Africa Automotive Show to host 300+ exhibitors

Country pavilions will showcase auto parts from around the world.

 More than 300 exhibitors are gearing up for this year’s West Africa Automotive Show, opening on May 13th.

Country pavilions will be showcasing vehicle parts, components and aftermarket services from China, India, Turkey and Poland, in addition to the exhibitors from more than 50 countries around the world including the USA, Ghana, Italy, Germany, UAE, and many more. There will also be a special focus on Nigeria’s spare parts industry.

Visitors will be able to see 1,000s of products, many being new to Nigeria, including oils and lubricants, accessories, wheels, tyres, spare parts, finished vehicles, electric vehicles, trucks, and much more. Developments in sustainable mobility will be highlighted promoting adjustments needed for electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen-based fuel and initiatives such as the Presidential compressed natural gas Initiative (Pi-CNG) with objectives around cheaper gas, cleaner emission and job creation[CG1] .

More than 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the West Africa Automotive Show which has become the largest international trade event in Africa dedicated to auto parts. Combining a vast exhibition space and three-day conference, the free-to-attend event takes place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos from May 13th to 15th 2025.

The expo supports a market sector which has an estimated annual revenue of ₦770 billion to ₦1.4 trillion (US$500 million to US$900 million).WAAS will also reflect the growth in e-commerce demand for automotive parts which has been predicted to reach ₦122 billion (US$72.9 million) by 2025 and account for 30.9% of the DIY eCommerce market in Nigeria. With a projected compound annual growth rate for the next four years of 7.8%, the e-market volume could be worth ₦151 billion (US$98.4 million) by 2029.

The West Africa Automotive Show is organised by BtoB Events, the name behind several of the largest trade expos in Africa. Georgina Lloyd, Group Exhibition Manager, has been pleased to see the show grow since its launch in 2019 and looks forward to welcoming established and new exhibitors.

“I would like to thank the support we have had from so many businesses which make WAAS the success it is. Feedback each year shows how much our exhibitors and sponsors value the quality and number of visitors and the new business opportunities the event represents. “

One of the sponsors is C. Woermann. Marketing Manager Ohis Ileogben says: “We’re proud to partner with Mann + Hummel to sponsor this year’s badge and lanyards. At C. Woermann, we demonstrate our commitment to the heavy-duty and haulage industries by providing reliable solutions from top-tier brands like Mann + Hummel.

“This event is a valuable platform for connecting with fleet managers, OEMs, logistics providers, and other industry stakeholders. It also gives us an opportunity to gather feedback on how our solutions help businesses save costs and improve efficiency. The insights we gather drive us to continually refine our offerings, which is why we’re proud to return year after year.”

While exhibition space is selling out, companies interested in booking a stand or looking for sponsorship opportunities should contact Miss Lloyd on [email protected] or +44 2476 158101 to discuss availability and options. For new exhibitors, BtoB Events offers support and advice in exhibiting in Nigeria.