A new research on Ethiopia's hide and skin revealed that hide and skin Ethiopia produces requires only minimal degreasing chemicals. This, the research indicated, is due to low fat and good skin substance they contain.
The horticulture sector has experienced a decline in foreign exchange earnings this year, with a decrease of USD 123 million compared to the previous year, according to Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente.
The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) reported that it had attracted USD 300 million in investments and generated over USD 26 million in export revenue in the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Minister of Industry Ato Melaku Alebel reported a 10.1% growth in the sector over the past ten months. In a performance review presented to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this growth surge is attributed in large part to the Ethiopia Tamrit Movement, a program focused on promoting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
