Ethiopia Pulses, Oilseeds Export Sector Faces Tax and Logistics Constraints
- Ethiopia exported 707,000 tonnes of pulses, generating USD 575 million during the current fiscal year.
- Oilseeds exports reached 363,000 tonnes, generating about USD 330 million in revenue.
- Pulses exports achieved about 95% of annual targets, according to Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration.
- Oilseeds exports reached 66% of the government’s annual export target.
- Exporters raised concerns over new tax rules, logistics costs, and port clearance delays affecting shipments.
- Meeting between exporters and the Ministry of Trade was held 7 March 2026 to address sector challenges.
Why it matters?
Pulses and oilseeds are among Ethiopia’s major non-coffee agricultural exports. Lower oilseeds export performance and rising logistics and tax costs could affect foreign currency earnings and export competitiveness.