Ethiopia Trade, Exports and Imports

Ethiopia is one of the few African countries which do not have oil and mineral resources. Ethiopia trade is highly dependent on the export of agricultural productivity. Coffee is the prime export product for Ethiopia. However, recurring drought, political instability and involvement in Eritrean war (1998-2000) has hampered coffee production.

Ethiopia Trade: Exports

Coffee export accounts for approximately 65% of the foreign exchange for the country. As per the 2005 estimates, coffee production engages almost 25% of the working population and contributes 10% to the national production data. In 2007, Ethiopia signed an export partnership deal with Starbucks, the world's largest coffeehouse chain Read More