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Ethiopia Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) is ramping up efforts to expand the share of specialty coffee in its export portfolio, aiming to boost revenues from its higher market value.

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated apassenger terminal at Wako Gutu Airport in Bale Robe. The project, completed at a cost of Birr 1.1 billion, was officially opened today in a ceremony attended by Oromia Chief Administrator Shimelis Abdisa, federal and regional government officials, and local community leaders.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 06 January 2025.

The Sidama Regional Industrial Parks Development Corporation has announced that six new companies would begin operations at the Yirgalem Integrated Agro-Industrial Park within the next two months. The new ventures will focus on processing a range of agricultural products, including milk, avocado, honey, and coffee, sourced from local farmers. These processed goods will be supplied to both domestic and international markets.

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has reported earning more than USD 31.5 million from electricity exports to neighboring countries in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. CEO Ashebir Balcha highlighted the company’s commitment to meeting the growing regional demand for electricity while improving power development, accessibility, and regional cooperation.

Haile Hotels & Resorts Group has officially inaugurated its 10th resort in Jimma, marking another step in its ongoing expansion across Ethiopia’s major tourist destinations. The Jimma-Haile Resort follows the opening of a similar property just 11 months ago.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 03 January 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 02 January 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 01 January 2025.

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced plans to implement a trade policy within the next year. The policy aims to address trade imbalances, strengthen monitoring and enforcement against illegal trade, and create a balanced system of supply and demand in the country.