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Doing business in Ethiopia: Ethiopia trade and export guide

Updated 13 May 2015

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1. Ethiopia export overview

Ethiopia is the fourth largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. It is predicted to be the third largest by 2025, overtaking Angola.

Contact a Department for Business and Trade ( DBT ) Ethiopia export adviser for a free consultation if you are interested in exporting to Ethiopia.

Contact UK Export Finance (UKEF) about trade finance and insurance cover for UK companies. You can also check the current UKEF cover position for Ethiopia .

Ethiopia has an annual average Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) growth rate of between 7% and 8% for the past decade.

Many UK businesses operate in Ethiopia, including well-known companies such as Tesco, Unilever, Diageo, Glaxo Smithkline and Diageo.

Benefits to British businesses exporting to Ethiopia include:

• access to Europe and Middle East economies
• cheap and trainable labour force
• stable political and economic environment
• low crime rates
• one of the largest domestic markets in Africa, with 90 million consumers

1.1 Doing business in Ethiopia

Doing business in Ethiopia

2. Challenges doing business in Ethiopia

There are some unique challenges UK companies may face when doing business in Ethiopia. These include:

• low quality and coverage of infrastructure
• ranks 111 out of 177 on the corruption index
• inconsistencies in tax assessments and excessive penalties
• occasional delays in accessing foreign exchange (sometimes months)
• can take up to 75 days to clear imports
• the industry sector is small and import dependant, making it vulnerable to foreign exchange shortages

For more information, you can read the overseas business risk for Ethiopia .

3. Growth potential

The economy is expected to maintain the rapid growth it has experienced over past 10 years. This is because Ethiopia has:

• a large natural resources potential which offer opportunities for expansion of agriculture, fisheries and hydroelectric power generation
• an abundant human resource base – cheap labour which can support the expansion of labour intensive manufacturing
• a market of over 90 million people - with rising incomes
• an established regional aviation hub – Addis Ababa has become a regional air transportation hub, ideal for expanding trade links

3.1 Free trade agreements

Ethiopia has duty and quota free market access to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

It also has duty and quota free market access to the European Union ( EU ) under the Everything but Arms (EBA) initiative. However, this is a non reciprocal agreement. It is an incentive given by the EU allowing duty free import of goods from Ethiopia to enter its member countries markets.

4. UK and Ethiopia trade

UK exports to Ethiopia have grown by 135% from £80 million in 2010 to £108 million in 2014.

Investment between UK and Ethiopia has increased considerably in recent years. A number of British firms have invested in sectors such as mining, food and drink, the leather industry and renewable energy.

The top UK exports to Ethiopia are:

• power generating machinery and equipment
• general and specialised industrial machinery
• transport equipment
• miscellaneous manufacturing articles
• chemical materials and products

5. Opportunities for UK businesses in Ethiopia

DBT provides free international export sales leads from its worldwide network. Search for export opportunities .

5.1 Aid Funded Business ( AFB )

Despite high economic growth registered in the past 10 years, Ethiopia remains a low income country with over 25 million people living in poverty. Ethiopia is highly vulnerable to price and weather shocks, which can increase poverty.

Net aid flows to Ethiopia have increased in absolute terms from USD 211 million in 1980 to USD 3.5 billion in 2011. The number of donors has also increased from 25 in 2006 to 36 in 2010.

There are AFB opportunities in:

• feasibility studies
• construction supervision
• institutional and capacity building support
• development of guidelines
• water supply and sanitation work

Find more information on DBT ’s Aid Funded Business Service which helps you identify opportunities to supply products and services to the international aid agencies.

The annual consumption of electricity in Ethiopia is very low, but demand is growing at a rate of 14% per annum.

By 2015, the Government aims to expand electricity coverage of Ethiopia to 75%, doubling the number of households with electricity. 132,000 kilometres of distribution lines will be needed to support expanded coverage. Ethiopia also plans to significantly increase exports of electricity to neighbouring countries.

Renewable energy generation capacity is planned to increase to 37,000 megawatts by 2037. This will cost USD 100 billion. Opportunities to British include:

• power generation (on and off grid)
• feasibility studies, design and construction supervision
• technical assistance, such as project and contract management services
• supply of equipment
• construction, supervision and rehabilitation of distribution lines

Contact [email protected] for more information on the energy sector.

5.3 Oil and gas

Ethiopia has a huge, underexplored, hydrocarbon potential. The sedimentary regions of Ethiopia cover a significant portion of the country. Annual oil imports were USD 2.5 billion in 2012 and are growing.

There are 11 blocks currently open to private investors interested in oil and gas exploration.

There is also a confirmed natural gas reserve of 4.0 trillion cubic feet across 2 fields.

There are opportunities for UK companies in:

• prospecting, seismic surveying and exploratory drilling
• impact assessment and feasibility studies
• development projects
• lubricant and fuel import and distribution

Contact [email protected] for more information on the oil and gas sector.

5.4 Food and drink

Food processing is the largest and oldest manufacturing industry in Ethiopia. Demand is growing rapidly as a result of increased personal income and recent life style changes.

Soft drinks are in chronic short supply relative to demand, especially in areas outside the main cities. Demand for beer is expanding by 15% per annum.

There is a rising demand for products such as bread, pasta, baby food and confectionery products.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• soft drink production
• edible oil production
• beer production
• agro-processing

Contact [email protected] for more information on the food and drink sector.

5.5 Construction

There is a housing deficit in urban areas of 900,000. There is a considerable unmet demand for less expensive homes.

Ethiopia has one of the lowest road densities in Africa. There is a 5 year development plan that aims to construct 70,000 kilometres of road. The project is worth £5.5 billion. The government also plans to complete the construction of 2,400 km of railways by 2015.

Potential opportunities for UK companies include:

• road network feasibility and design studies
• supervision and management of projects
• road and railway and building construction contracts
• construction machinery, chemicals and building materials
• housing for middle income households
• commercial parking developments

Contact [email protected] For more information on the construction sector.

5.6 Tourism

Ethiopia is rich in tourist resources. It has 10 United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) registered world heritage sites. Many tourist sites are completely undeveloped. The tourist infrastructure (hotels, restaurants, tour facilities) is also underdeveloped.

Ethiopia has diverse historical and ecological attractions, such as churches and castles. Ethiopia also has some ancient and well preserved historical traditions.

There are opportunities: for UK companies in:

• constructing modern tourist hotels (4 and 5 stars)
• constructing recreation facilities
• providing equipment to hotels and travel agencies (hotel furniture and vehicles for tour operators)

Contact the DBT team in Ethiopia for more information on the tourism sector.

6. Start-up considerations

To conduct business effectively and participate in local tenders, it is strongly advised that UK companies appoint local agents to represent their products and services in Ethiopia.

The most common forms of operation in Ethiopia are:

• sole proprietor
• private limited company
• share company

Any two individuals can set up a private limited company, but a minimum of 5 founders are required to establish a share company, which is a public company.

The Ethiopian Investment Agency ) (EIA) can provide more information on setting up a business in Ethiopia.

You should seek legal advice as the tax and legal obligations of each business structure can differ.

7. Legal considerations

The Ethiopian Investment Agency ) (EIA) and Ministry of Trade (MOT) can provide information on the legal considerations in Ethiopia.

UK companies entering into agreements in Ethiopia should undertake professional advice .

7.1 Standards and technical regulations

Medicines, medical supplies and medical equipment must be registered with the Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority of Ethiopia (FMHCA).

8. Tax and customs considerations

8.1 value added tax ( vat ).

The VAT rate is 15% for all goods and services.

8.2 Excise tax

There are 10 excise tax brackets, ranging from 10% for textiles and electronics to 200% for alcoholic beverages.

8.3 Customs

Tariff duties range from 0% to 35%, with an average rate of 17%.

Ethiopia has reduced customs duties on a wide range of imports, but duties are extremely high on some items, such as vehicles.

Ethiopian offers duty free import incentives for investors in certain sectors, especially those planning to export goods and generate foreign currency.

Both VAT and excise taxes are imposed on imports.

All imports must be channelled through an Ethiopian national, registered as an official import or distribution agent with the Ministry of Trade (MOT).

8.4 Documentation

When exporting goods to Ethiopia you will need:

• 3 certified copies of the commercial invoice
• 2 detailed copies of the manufacturers invoice
• a bill of lading or airway bill
• pro-forma invoices
• a trade license for commercial imports
• an insurance certificate
• a bank permit

Without registration and authorisation from the Ministry of Agriculture, the following agricultural items can’t be imported to Ethiopia:

• plants and plant products (including seeds)
• agricultural chemicals (such as pesticides and fertilisers)

You can find more about import tariffs in the Market Access Database (MADB).

9. Business behaviour

When arranging meetings, be aware that Ethiopia uses a different time convention. Ethiopians start counting time at sunrise and complete at sunset. They then start counting the hours of darkness from sunset to sunrise. It is best to check and make sure you have clear agreement which time convention you will be using.

It would be perceived as bad manners to get straight to business without the usual greetings and enquiries about family.

10. Entry requirements

You will need a visa to enter Ethiopia. This is available from the Ethiopian Embassy.

Prior to entry, you will need a valid health certificate for yellow fever.

10.1 Travel advice

If you’re travelling to Ethiopia for business, check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice page beforehand.

11. Contact

Contact the DBT team in Ethiopia for more information and advice on opportunities for doing business in Ethiopia.

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ADDIS EYITA

Business & investment consultancy.

It is a private institution that provides business and investment consulting services, business training and intellectual advice in various fields of work, and import and export firms, and was established in January 2007 based on the Ethiopian Commercial Law.

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We prepare new and expansion projects as well as business feasibility studies for various business sectors. We provide various business-related training including business establishment and expansion, financial utilization strategy, scientific business planning and business planning.

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Engaging in an export business in Ethiopia is a good business venture. Export from the country is growing and the government also encourages the sector.

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Import and Export Business in Ethiopia

Import trade (except a few items – you may check our Investment Regulations page) in Ethiopia is exclusively reserved for domestic investors. Engaging in an export business in Ethiopia is a good business venture; export from the country is growing and the government also encourages the sector. Ethiopia’s main export product is coffee; the country is credited to be the birth place of coffee and it has long been its major export product. Not only that, coffee plays a central role in the Ethiopian social fabric.

Ethiopia imports a wide range of goods: from heavy machinery and steel to chewing gum. A large number of Ethiopian businesses are engaged in import activities. Even though the growing manufacturing industries will provide substitutes for some goods, Ethiopia will very likely continue to import most of the goods it’s importing now. Participating in the import trade in Ethiopia may be a good idea for a domestic trader; a foreign exporter also can make use of the growing import to Ethiopia and sell its goods to Ethiopian Importers. Construction machinery and vehicles, steel, chemicals, and recently cement are goods that are imported to Ethiopia in huge quantities.

2Merkato provides a list of Ethiopian importers in different sectors on its Business Directory Page. Therefore, foreign companies that are interested to do business with Ethiopian Importers can communicate via the business directory; those who wish to find agents or representatives to their products in Ethiopia, you can communicate via the Agencies Section in our business directory.

Source: 2merkato.com

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Ethiopia has a large domestic market with a total population of over 120 million people (2023), making it the second most populous country in Africa after Nigeria.  Over the 15 years prior to 2019, Ethiopia’s economy had one of the fastest growth rates in the world, averaging 9.5% per year, driven in part by significant public infrastructure investments.  Abiy Ahmed’s appointment to the office of Prime Minister in 2018 signaled a new push toward liberalizing Ethiopia’s economy through improving the investment climate and privatizing leading state-owned enterprises in several sectors, including telecoms, shipping and logistics, power, rail, and sugar.  This momentum came to a halt with the double onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a prolonged civil conflict.  However, with these events now in the rearview mirror, the country is showing signs of a move toward recovery and reconstruction. Key sectors, including telecoms and banking continue to move in a more open market direction.

In 2022, Ethiopia had a real gross domestic product (GDP) of 6%, which was greater than the 4% average for East Africa.  Agriculture has historically been the driver of the Ethiopian economy but recently the service sector has grown to become the largest contributor to GDP.  According to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), services, agriculture, and industry accounted for 40%, 32%, and 29% of GDP respectively, during the 2021/22 Ethiopian fiscal year.  Service sector growth is dominated by expansion in communication and transport services, hotel and restaurant businesses, as well as wholesale and retail trading.  Growth in the industrial sector is particularly due to investments in roads, railways, dams, industrial parks, and housing.

While we expect further economic liberalization, the country still faces several issues that dampen foreign trade and investment, the largest being high inflation rates and a scarcity of foreign exchange reserves.

In September 2023, Moody’s downgraded Ethiopia’s credit rating from Caa2 to Caa3. Fitch and S&P also recently downgraded their ratings - Fitch in December 2022 from CCC to CCC- and S&P from CCC+ to CCC.  The negative ratings, which have a significant effect on the country’s borrowing costs, are due to heightened political instability and the Government of Ethiopia (GOE)’s participation in the G20 Common Framework debt relief initiative.  During 2022, the year-on-year inflation rate gathered momentum and rose due to price increases in both food and non-food items, peaking in May 2022, at an annualized rate of 38%.  Real interest rates in Ethiopia remain largely negative. The minimum bank deposit rate of 7%, bond yield of 4%, and treasury bill yield of 9.46% are lower than the annual average inflation rate of 33%. 

The Ethiopian birr is a non-convertible currency, and allocation of foreign exchange (e.g., U.S. dollars) to the private sector is determined by the NBE.  The NBE operates within the context of a large trade deficit and the need to meet sovereign debt obligations stemming from government infrastructure projects funded by foreign debt, which enjoys priority for scarce foreign currency.  The birr has continued to follow a steady depreciation, with the NBE following a crawling peg exchange rate policy.  The shortage of available dollars has led to a black-market exchange rate close to double the official rate. 

Source: World Bank and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

A second phase of Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, first introduced in 2019, is under development according to the Ministry of Planning and Development.  This forthcoming initiative is expected to include liberalizing the banking sector, readjusting the exchange rate to strengthen the birr’s market-based valuation, and eventually introduce a liberalized foreign currency market. 

Ethiopia’s trade deficit has been widening, with total imports rising by more than 12% annually on average during the last 11 years.  The trade deficit grew to $14 billion in 2022 from nearly $11 billion in 2021, with total imports reaching $18 billion due in part to rising imports of consumer goods, fuel, and semifinished goods.  According to an annual NBE report, 42% of total import spending ($7.6 billion) was on consumer goods and 17% ($3 billion) was on capital goods.  

Ethiopia’s imports from the United States have increased steadily throughout the past decade. In 2022, Ethiopia imported over $1 billion worth of goods from the United States, with transportation equipment—primarily in aviation—comprising the largest segment, followed by construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and engineering services.  Many U.S. companies based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) do business in Ethiopia using Dubai as an intermediary export platform due to proximity and availability of reliable air shipping and air passenger services.  Please refer to the tables below for U.S./Ethiopia bilateral trade figures.

Source: Department of Commerce, Global trade Atlas and National Bank of Ethiopia

In 2021—the most recent year in which United Nations COMTRADE data is available—Ethiopia’s major goods exports included coffee (27%), gold (15%), oil seeds (9%), vegetables (7%), flowers (5%) and legumes (5%). The top five destinations for Ethiopian exports in 2021 were United Arab Emirates (18%), the United States (14%), Somalia (9%), China (7%), and Germany (6%). By region, Ethiopia’s goods exports went to Asia (48%), Europe (21%), the Americas (15%), and Africa (15%).

The majority of Ethiopia’s imports come from Asia (61%, with 40% originating from China) followed by Europe (25%), and the Americas (8%, the vast majority (89%) originating from the United States), and other countries in Africa (7%).

Table 3:  U.S./Ethiopia Bilateral Trade for 2022 by Sector (USD)

Source: Department of Commerce, Global trade Atlas

Chinese companies, supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s trade and project finance agencies, are active in Ethiopia and aggressively pursue projects in the infrastructure and textile sectors.  Indian and Saudi Arabian firms are mainly involved in the agricultural sector.  Many Indian companies have also begun to invest in government-sponsored industrial parks. Dutch companies play a prominent role in the floriculture industry and Turkish and Chinese companies are increasingly engaged in manufacturing, particularly textiles and garments, as well as in construction.  The GOE offers investment incentives with the goal of attracting FDI, particularly for projects with an export focus. By making investments in designated priority industries, American businesses operating in Ethiopia can take advantage of tariff and duty-free benefits.  Ethiopia lost its trade preferences under the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2021 in response to U.S. government concerns of human rights violations.  The GOE is making efforts to have AGOA preferences returned in 2024.

Logistics costs comprise approximately 22-27% of final costs for many products.  Shipping and freight costs are approximately 60 percent higher than in neighboring countries.  As a landlocked country, Ethiopia relies heavily on the port of neighboring Djibouti for the import and export of goods.  Other ports, such as Port Sudan in Sudan, Berbera in Somalia and Assab and Massawa in Eritrea are used to a far lesser degree - but this may change as the GOE has signaled a desire to reduce its dependence on Djibouti’s port. 

Ethiopia has built seven inland ports in Modjo, Kallity, Semera, Mekelle, Dire Dawa, Gelan, and Kombolcha with an installed handling capacity of 22,000 containers.  The dry ports, notably Modjo, approximately 70 kilometers from Addis Ababa, serve as intermediate logistics destinations for cargo.  Most goods are transported by trucks from the neighboring ports to Addis Ababa and other parts of Ethiopia.  Ethiopia’s state-owned companies dominate the truck transportation market, though the overall number of trucks is presently insufficient to meet demand.

A Chinese-led infrastructure project to revamp Ethiopia’s rail system, which connects Djibouti’s port to Addis Ababa began operations in 2018.  The new electric railway reduces transport time from Djibouti to the Modjo dry port.  Cargo capacity on the rail network is 3,500 to 4,000 tons of freight per train, with the Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) anticipating 6 to 7 million tons of cargo per year in its first few years of operation and increasing to 10 million tons in the mid-term. 

The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise (ESLSE) claimed the new rail system has significantly enhanced its logistics capacity by reducing freight costs as well as shortening cargo delivery delays from more than three days to just 10 hours.  ESLSE promotes the use of the operational rail cargo transport system claiming that it will reduce cargo transportation cost by 20%.  However, due to myriad and ongoing implementation issues associated with the new railway, the majority of goods continue to be transported by truck.

The construction of the Lamu-Garissa-Iolo road linking Kenya to Ethiopia now provides significantly improved access for landlocked Ethiopia to the Port of Mombasa.  The road corridor will also be key in supporting the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) corridor.

Political Environment

The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), a coalition of four ethnic based, regional parties, and its allies held power from 1991 until its dissolution in 2019.  In 2015, the EPRDF and its affiliates won all of the 547 parliamentary seats in national and regional elections.  Current Prime Minister (PM) Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2018 through a vote by the House of Peoples Representatives (the lower house of Parliament).  The vote followed his selection in March 2018 as chairman of the ruling EPRDF.  Following his appointment as chairman of the EPRDF and Prime Minister of Ethiopia, the executive committee of the EPRDF decided by majority vote to dismantle that party structure and form a new party without ethnic affiliation, the Prosperity Party (PP), in December 2019.  Most members of the former EPRDF joined the newly formed PP.

With the spread of COVID-19, the August 2020 election was first postponed to June 5, 2021, and then again to June 21, 2021. When Ethiopia’s sixth general election was held at that point, the leading Prosperity Party won 510 of the 547 House of Parliament seats that allowed the Party to form a ruling government for the next five years. About 80% of Ethiopian municipalities were able to vote in June 2021, 37 million voters were registered, with 90% turn out on Election Day.For additional information on the political and economic environment of the country, please visit the U.S. Department of State Countries & Areas website. 

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How to start Export in Ethiopia

An export business is a business that sells products to a country other than the one where the goods are produced or manufactured. There is profit to be made in export. The international market is much larger than the local market. Growth rates in many overseas markets far outpace domestic market growth. And meeting and beating innovative competitors abroad can help companies keep the edge they need at home.

There are many opportunities for export businesses and it is possible for anyone to start up an export business, however, there are some procedures that those setting up a business have to follow in order to comply with both Ethiopian and international regulations. AACCSA prepared a guide which briefly explains how to start export in Ethiopia to help the business community. This guide is written with the intention of helping businesses understand the procedures needed to start an Export Business and guiding them through the steps that need to be taken. [Click here] to download the guide.

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Ethiopia's Spice Exports Increase

Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) announced that spice exports generated USD 7.5 million from 8,400 tons sold over the past 11 months. This reflects a 2,000-ton increase compared to the same period last year.

ECTA’s Director General Adugna Debela highlighted Ethiopia's diverse spice production, over 50 varieties with 16 currently exported to 39 countries. The Authority is working to improve spice production and marketing to further boost foreign exchange earnings. This includes developing a strategic plan for the spice sector and collaborating with the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration to enhance export quality.

Meanwhile, the country exported 252,000 tons of coffee over the past 11 months, generating USD 1.28 billion. The target is to reach USD 1.45 billion by the fiscal year's end.

ECTA is implementating a direct marketing system with the aim to improving coffee export. In 2019, only 7% of coffee exports utilized this method. Today, over 90% bypass intermediaries, allowing exporters and suppliers to directly negotiate quality and price.

Upcoming coffee exhibitions in Hawassa and Jimma aim to further strengthen the industry. Over 300 suppliers will showcase their products, connecting with interested exporters. Panel discussions will delve into industry issues, highlighting Ethiopia's potential to maximize foreign exchange earnings through its strong coffee production capacity.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency and Addis Zemen

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