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Ethiopia

Addis Ababa • ETB

GDP

$127.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $126.4B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

135.5M
World Bank · 2025

Currency

ETB

Ethiopian Birr

Key Ports

2

Entry Points

ECTN Required

ECTN is mandatory for all shipments.

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Trade Snapshot

Trade Balance
$8.7BDeficit

Exports minus imports of goods and services · World Bank · 2025

Member of:

IGADCOMESAAfCFTA

Regional Trade Memberships

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$127.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $126.4B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
9.2%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 9.8% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,131Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $933 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
11.7%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 13.2% (World Bank · 2025)

Market Suitability Score

72out of 100
Grade B: Good

Score Breakdown

Trade Agreements
85/100
Infrastructure
65/100
Regulatory Ease
70/100
Market Demand
75/100
Payment Reliability
68/100

Export Recommendations

Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing

Export Readiness Checklist

For exports to Ethiopia

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HS Code ClassificationRequired

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Certificate of OriginRequired

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ECTN/BESC CertificateRequired

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for this destination

Customs RegistrationRequired

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Shipping ArrangementsRequired

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7 documents required for Ethiopia
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