Economy
Ethiopia Trade Data 2025-26: Imports Reach $23 Billion
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AI SUMMARY
Ethiopia's merchandise imports reached $23 billion and exports totaled $7.6 billion in 2025, with the IMF projecting a goods trade deficit of $12.6 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year.
- Ethiopia's total imports reached $23 billion in 2025, marking a 52% increase from the previous year.
- Ethiopia exported goods worth $7.6 billion in 2025, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous year.
- Ethiopia ranks as the 115th largest exporter and 83rd largest importer globally.
- The top three import categories in 2025 were nuclear reactors and machinery at $2.05 billion, aircraft and parts at $1.68 billion, and electrical machinery at $1.07 billion.
- The top three export categories in 2025 were coffee, tea, and spices at $2.90 billion, electrical machinery at $458.03 million, and live trees and plants at $340.62 million.
- Gold exports surged significantly, with UNDP reporting first-half 2026 gold exports reaching approximately $2.56 billion due to higher volumes and global prices.
- China remains a primary supplier of machinery, electrical products, industrial equipment, and vehicles to Ethiopia.
- The IMF projects Ethiopia's goods trade deficit to reach $12.6 billion in 2026, driven by higher fuel prices, stronger domestic demand, and improved foreign currency access.
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