Import/Export
Ethiopia targets $3 billion in coffee export revenue this fiscal year. Government plans to export 600,000 tonnes of coffee during the fiscal year. First …
Mar 13, 2026
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Construction & Mining
Ministry of Mines issued production licenses to three companies on March 13, 2026. Ethiopian Investment Holding received a potash production license. ZYTB-DIM Steel Manufacturing …
Mar 13, 2026
News - Transport
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration raised petrol price to ETB 132. 18 per litre. Diesel price increased to ETB 139. 64 per litre …
Mar 11, 2026
Construction & Mining
Bishoftu International Airport construction workforce projected 50,000 workers in 2026, according to project labor demand estimates. Workforce expected 70,000 in 2027, 90,000 in 2028, …
Mar 08, 2026
Electric
Chinese heavy truck manufacturer Sinotruk is preparing SINO EV electric dump trucks for shipment to Ethiopia, according to port-side images. The trucks are battery-electric …
Mar 04, 2026
LNG/CNG
Aliko Dangote ordered 1,000 CNG trucks for logistics operations. Order placed by Dangote Group with a Chinese vehicle manufacturer. Trucks powered by compressed natural …
Mar 04, 2026
News - Transport
Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation reaffirmed commitment to expand railway infrastructure using domestic expertise. CEO Takele Uma made remarks during Adwa anniversary site visit. Leadership and …
Mar 04, 2026
Analysis
A credible threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has moved from long-running risk to near-term market shock. Iran publicly declared the strait closed …
Mar 03, 2026
Construction & Mining
Geological survey identified 81 million tonnes of coal in Southern Ethiopia. Survey conducted by Ethiopian Geological Survey. Deposit located in Southern Ethiopia Regional State. …
Mar 03, 2026
News - Transport
Ethiopian Petroleum and Energy Authority implemented a revised fuel market share framework. Framework reallocates fuel volumes based on verified sales performance. Companies required to …
Mar 03, 2026
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia to launch interdealer FX trading platform in 2026. Current export FX surrender requirement stands at 70%. Exporters retain 30% under …
Mar 02, 2026
Import/Export
Ethiopia generated $288 million from horticulture exports. Export revenue covers flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Earnings recorded during the current fiscal reporting period. Sector contributes …
Feb 28, 2026
News - Financial
Overnight interbank trading volume reached Birr 126. 3 billion in February 2026. Volume increased from Birr 38. 5 billion in January 2026. Month-on-month growth …
Feb 28, 2026
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia issued public notice on 27 February 2026. Birr-paired peer-to-peer transactions via trading platforms are not permitted. Prohibition applies unless explicitly …
Feb 28, 2026
Regulations - Financial
Ministry of Revenue Adama Office issued notice on advance business profit tax payment. Notice concerns first quarter of 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year. Cites Income …
Feb 28, 2026
News - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia allocated $455. 29 million in second $500 million special FX auction. Weighted average selling rate settled at 155. 17 Birr …
Feb 27, 2026
News - Transport
Tigray Trade and Export Agency said fuel supply to Tigray has been completely cut off since January. The agency reported no fuel deliveries have …
Feb 27, 2026
News - Financial
M-Pesa Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc launched the “Dala AI Bundle” in Ethiopia. The bundle integrates AI-powered digital services with M-Pesa’s mobile money platform. Dala …
Feb 27, 2026
Import/Export
Ethiopian Airlines signed import document for food waste conversion project. Project aims to process organic waste into sustainable products. Initiative targets waste from airline …
Feb 25, 2026
News - Financial
Development Bank of Ethiopia and African Development Bank discuss new external financing for agro-industry and job creation. Talks focus on mobilizing concessional and blended …
Feb 25, 2026
News - Transport
Oil and Energy Authority to supply Kalub LNG through three distribution stations in Somali Region and major cities. First phase capacity: 111 million liters …
Feb 22, 2026
Regulations - Financial
Ministry of Finance maintains 150% export tax on raw hides and skins. Semi-processed hides face 10% export tax; finished leather exports taxed at 0%. …
Feb 22, 2026
Electric
EVs exceeded 60 % of new car sales in Ethiopia in 2024, ranking among top global shares. Ethiopia now has ~115,000 electric vehicles on …
Feb 20, 2026
News - Transport
Ethiopia weighing relocation of part of fuel storage operations to Djibouti’s Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port. Evaluation includes storage capacity and tanker handling infrastructure discussions …
Feb 20, 2026
Construction & Mining
MIDROC Investment Group opened a 1 billion ETB coal processing facility in western Ethiopia. Facility processes 200 tonnes of coal per hour. Plant created …
Feb 20, 2026
News - Financial
IFC will provide a $10 million unfunded risk-sharing facility to Dashen Bank for SME loans. Dashen Bank can extend up to $20 million in …
Feb 17, 2026
News - Financial
NBE FX Auction No. 18 cleared at 155. 12 ETB per USD on latest auction date. National Bank of Ethiopia offered USD 70 million …
Feb 17, 2026
News - Transport
The assembly of the DESU Corridor Authority, which includes Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda, took place in Djibouti. T
Feb 17, 2026
Electric
National Bank of Ethiopia to conduct USD 70 million FX auction on February 17. Bids accepted from commercial banks between 10:00 AM and 12:00 …
Feb 17, 2026
News - Financial
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AfDB, IFAD, and BADEA leaders during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. BADEA discussions covered financing for Bishoftu …
Feb 16, 2026