Ethiopia

Alcoholic drinks is facing significant challenges amidst Ethiopia's economic turmoil in 2023, with inflation soaring at 30% driven by the global economic aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, local breweries have hiked wholesale beer…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Ethiopia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

In 2023, Ethiopia's tobacco industry is primarily dominated by cigarettes, with higher consumption observed in eastern regions such as Somali, Afar, and Jigjiga. However, this area is also marked by a prevalence of illicit cigarettes smuggled across…

In 2023, Ethiopia’s GDP grew by 6.1% in real terms, but its GDP per capita remained lower than the regional average. The country’s economic growth was driven by an increase in private spending, although sluggish public consumption, and weak gross…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene products experienced growth in value sales in Ethiopia due partly to inflation. The market’s expansion was also supported by population growth, rising income levels, and urbanisation. However, the performance of the market…