Laboratory
Kenya Pharma Expo & Kenya LAB Expo 2021
Venue:Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC), Nairobi Kenya
Organizer:GPE EXPO PVT. LTD.
Frequency: Annually
Description of the event
Kenya is one of the most stable democracies in Africa. The Government welcomes, promotes and protects private enterprise. In addition, Kenya’s competitive advantage for the health and pharmaceutical sector investment is supported by various investor friendly factors that include:
l Trademark and patent protection
l Access to the regional market
l Stable political climate
l Investment insurance
l Strategic location
l Investor friendly arrangements
Export Processing Zones (EPZ)
Investment Promotion Centre (IPC)
Tax Remission for Export Office (TREO)
Generous investment and capital allowances
Double taxation, bilateral investment and trade agreements
l Availability of affordable labour
l Good quality of life
EXHIBITORS' PROFILE:
Pharma Processing Machineries (Tablet / Capsule / Liquid / Injectables / Ointment / Dry Syrup)
Packaging Machineries, Packaging Materials & Consumables
Analytical & Biotech Instruments, LIMS, Glassware, Lab Reagents & Consumables, Labware
CleanRoom (Panels, Equipments, Furniture & Services), Environment Control Eqpts / Services
Water Treatment Plants, Water Management Services
Utilities Products & Services (Steam Generators, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Filters - AIR / WATER, Flooring, BMS, Pumps, Electricals)
API, Drugs Intermediates, Additives, Excipients
Bulk Drug Manufacturing Plants / Eqpts
Pharma Finished Products, Formulations, Contract Manufacturing
Research Organizations
Turn-key Contractors, Project Consultants
Visitors’ Profile:
CEO & Top Management
Corporate Management
Plant Management
Plant Engineering
Manufacturing / Production officers
Maintenance Engineering
Vender Development & Purchase
QA, QC and R & D Officers
Pharmacists
Contract Manufacturer's
Compliance & Regulatory Officers
Equipment, Machinery Manufacture, Suppliers & Distributors
Kenya Pharmaceutical Industry
Ø Kenya is currently the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, supplying about 50% of the regions’ market. Out of the region’s estimated of 50 recognized pharmaceutical manufacturers; approximately 30 are based in Kenya
Ø Kenya's pharmaceutical industry is on a rebound, riding on the back of increased expenditure in healthcare and general economic growth over the years
Ø The rapid growth of the pharmaceutical market in the region has presented the need to increase quantity of production, and also increase the export ratio for quality products. Kenya is currently the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, supplying about 50 percent of the region’s market
Ø Sales of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs clocked up sales of 17.7 billion Kenyan shillings (USD 234.6 million) in 2008, up 22.9% from Sh14.4 billion the previous year, according to the Kenya Pharmaceutical and Health Report 2010
Ø The pharmaceutical sector consists of more than 35 licensed units include local manufacturing companies and large Multi National Corporations (MNCs), subsidiaries or joint ventures. Most are located within Nairobi and its environs. These firms collectively employ over 2,000 people, about 65% of who work in direct production
Ø The industry compounds and packages medicines, repacking formulated drugs and processing bulk drugs into doses using predominantly imported active ingredients and excipients. The bulk of locally manufactured preparations are non-sterile, over-the-counter (OTC) products
Ø The number of companies engaged in manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Kenya continue to expand, driven by the Government’s efforts to promote local and foreign investment in the sector
Ø Kenya enjoys preferential access to the regional market under a number of Special access and duty reduction programs related to the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) among others
Ø The country exports its medicinal and pharmaceutical products to Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, the Comoros, Ethiopia and Malawi among other destinations
Ø Africa’s pharmaceutical industry is the fastest growing in the worldâ€. It is generally reckoned that the pharmaceutical market will be worth USD 40 – USD 60bn a year by 2020
Ø Kenya’s prescription pharmaceuticals market was worth USD 423.2 million in 2018, and is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% to 2019
Ø Kenya is currently the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, supplying about 50% of the regions’ market. The country’s pharmaceutical and consumer health market is estimated to be worth an estimated USD 160 million each year
Ø These are approximate 80 Pharmaceutical manufacturing units in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Ethiopia
Contact: Mrs. Sherry Yang
Tel: 86-21-36050835 Fax: 86-21-36050835
Mobile: 86-18301987747
Email: sherryyang@pe-exhibition.com
Address: Room 601&611, Carnival Building, No. 210, 1st Dahua Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai
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