Ethiopia Building 600,000-Ton Capacity Glass Factory

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced today that a large-scale glass factory with an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 tons is under construction.

 The announcement came during a session of the House of People’s Representatives where the Prime Minister addressed a range of questions on economic, political, and social issues, among others.

 He stated that the factory is being built in the Akaki area of Addis Ababa, and is expected to be fully completed by January.

 The premier emphasized the importance of this development, recalling that Ethiopia lacked sufficient domestic glass production capacity and was reliant on imported glass.

 

The new facility marks a significant step toward industrial self-sufficiency.

 Highlighting the broader industrial progress, PM Abiy noted that a 12 percent growth rate is targeted for the industrial sector this Ethiopian Fiscal Year (EFY).

 This significant progress has been made under the "Made in Ethiopia" movement.

 Abiy reported that Ethiopia’s industrial production capacity increased from 59 percent last EFY to 65 percent this year, driven largely by improved factory performance and capacity utilization.

 Energy demand from the industrial sector has also risen sharply, increasing by 40 percent, according to the premier.

 He stressed that Ethiopia is making substantial investments in power generation, outperforming other African nations in this area.

 

 Additionally, he reported that cement production has grown, while steel products have seen an 18 percent increase.

 The country is expanding its steel production capacity with the goal of fully meeting domestic demand.

 In line with Ethiopia’s industrialization agenda, factories for solar panel production are also under development and set to be inaugurated soon.

These initiatives reflect the government's ongoing commitment to revitalizing and transforming Ethiopia’s industrial base, the PM noted.