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The Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure has announced that around 250 companies from 20 countries will showcase their products and services at the third Big 5 International Construction Exhibition, scheduled to take place from June 28 to 30 in Addis Ababa.

The Sidama Regional State has supplied 38,487 tons of coffee to Ethiopia’s central market during the first 11 months of the 2024/25 Ethiopian fiscal year, achieving 96% of its annual supply target.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 26 June 2025.

The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US International Finance Partners (USIFP) on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The agreement, worth over USD 200 million, aims to develop luxury hotels, branded residences, and related tourism facilities in Ethiopia.

The Somali Regional State’s Pastoral Development Bureau announced a major increase in camel milk production, rising from 1.4 billion to 2.2 billion liters annually. The boost comes as a result of the region’s efforts to modernize camel farming and improve animal productivity.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 25 June 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 24 June 2025.

The occupancy rate across Ethiopia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has climbed to 89%, according to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC). Zemen Junedi, Deputy CEO of IPDC’s Promotion and Marketing Division, noted that nearly all 13 SEZs are now operational, attracting both local and international investors.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 23 June 2025.

NIB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, a leading Ethiopian fintech company, to roll out digital payment solutions aimed at businesses and consumers across the country.