Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched the 4th ‘Made in Ethiopia’ Expo, underscoring Ethiopia’s intensified push to expand its manufacturing sector and accelerate industrial development.
In a social media post shared following the launch, the Prime Minister highlighted the progress achieved over the past four years, stating: “Four Years of Sustained Effort and Measurable Progress! It is truly an honor to witness the tangible realization of our national vision at this year’s ‘Made in Ethiopia’ Expo.”
He noted that the government’s results-driven approach has led to unprecedented industrial expansion, adding that “our results-driven governance is reflected in unprecedented industrial expansion, highlighted by average production capacity utilization soaring from 47% to 67%, the attraction of over 2,800 domestic and foreign direct investments over the past four years, and more than $4.85 billion in foreign exchange saved through import substitution in the first nine months of the 2018 fiscal year alone.”
The Prime Minister further emphasized the role of the Expo as a national platform, stating: “This expo unites hundreds of dynamic enterprises and innovative startups from across the nation.”
He asserted that sustaining the current momentum is key to future progress, noting: “By working together and sustaining this powerful momentum, we will build a resilient, industrialized, and self-reliant Ethiopia for generations to come.”
Through his message, the Prime Minister asserted: “We Were Great and We Shall Be Even Greater!”
An information from the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia indicates that Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector has recorded significant gains across multiple indicators.
Manufacturing input supply has increased from about 9 million to over 15 million tons annually, while more than 3.4 gigawatts of electricity has been supplied to new industrial investments.
Financial support has also expanded substantially, with financing for small and medium enterprises rising from 8.1 billion birr to over 50 billion birr, and more than 262 billion birr allocated to large industries.
Additionally, over 2.28 billion U.S. dollars in foreign currency has been directed to the sector.
Production capacity utilization has improved from 47 percent to 67 percent, while manufacturing growth has increased from 4.8 percent to 10.7 percent, with further growth expected.