Ethiopian horticulture companies are eying South Korean market, following the launch of direct flights to Seoul by Ethiopian Airlines.

The export market for Ethiopian horticultural produces is confined to Europe and the Middle East, while there is huge demand in other parts of the world. Direct flights between Addis Ababa and Seoul is launched on Monday 17 June 2013.

Ethiopian Airlines has also launched bi-weekly cargo flights to Juba in South Sudan, leading the way for more market opportunity for Ethiopian  fruit and vegetable exports. Previously, exporters use the limited cargo space on passenger flights or trucks to export there produce to South Sudan.

Ethiopian Airlines is upgrading its air cargo capacity in a bid to meet the  growing demands of the private sector.

On 9th March, Ethiopian inaugurated a 4,000 sqm warehouse capable of accommodating four aircraft at a time.

The Airliner owns two B777ER cargo airplanes with extended range capabilities and a capacity of loading 100 tons at a time and two MD11 freighters.

Source: Capital