Ethiopia recorded $5.1 billion in merchandise export revenue in H1 of FY 2025/26, achieving 120% of target.
Service exports earned $4.5 billion and remittances contributed $4.6 billion in the same period.
FDI inflows reached $2.3 billion in first six months of fiscal year.
Export revenue exceeded target by $1.83 billion compared to same period last year.
Government pursuing $9.4 billion full-year export revenue goal for FY 2025/26.
Minister of Trade highlighted Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy online trade services implementation.
Export performance report delivered at six-month performance review in Dessie.
why it matters? Strong export performance expands foreign exchange earnings and supports Ethiopia’s economic reform agenda, reinforcing trade sector contribution to growth.