Addis Ababa, July 6, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has recorded a historic export performance, generating over 10.7 billion U.S. dollars in revenue and achieving 114 percent of its annual target, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announced.
The performance was presented during a review forum assessing the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year results of the Ministry and its accountable institutions.
Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kassahun Gofe, said the fiscal year was marked by “remarkable successes” that elevated the country’s trade sector to a higher level.
He described the export result as a historic milestone, noting that it represents the highest export revenue ever recorded in Ethiopia’s history.
More than 3.4 million online business registration and licensing services were delivered during the fiscal year, achieving over 100 percent performance. In addition, more than 2.9 million post-licensing inspections were conducted.
The Ministry also expanded market infrastructure through the establishment of 804 new Sunday market centers, bringing the total number to 2,369 nationwide, strengthening direct links between producers and consumers.
A total of 31 modern market centers were constructed during the fiscal year, while construction of 10 livestock market centers was launched. Two of them have been completed and opened for public service.
The Minister also highlighted improvements in product quality control and the expansion of e-commerce initiatives as part of broader trade modernization efforts.
He said the achievements will serve as a strong foundation for advancing Ethiopia’s ongoing economic transformation agenda and sustaining reform momentum in the trade sector.