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Ethiopia Reportedly Exceeds Export Revenue Goals, Reaching $1.5 Bln in First Quarter of Current FY

Ethiopia, with about 126.5 million people, is one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, according to the World Bank. However, since 2018, it has faced multiple challenges, including natural disasters like droughts and floods, locust infestations, the Tigray conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announced that the country has exceeded its quarterly export revenue target, generating over $1.5 billion in the first quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian News Agency.
This amount represents 132% of the initial revenue goal, highlighting significant growth in the country’s export performance.
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The reported earnings reflect a substantial increase of over $700 million compared to the same period last year, which the ministry described as a “remarkable improvement” in export volume and value. Officials attributed this growth to enhanced cooperation with sector stakeholders and exporters across industries, a key factor in achieving the strong results.
The government’s target of 8.3% economic growth for the current fiscal year is driven by promising developments in agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, alongside other core sectors.