Ethiopia Secures 120 Million USD from Meat, Offal Exports

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2025 (ENA)—The Ethiopian Livestock Development Institute (LDI) announced that the country earned 120 million USD from the export of meat and slaughter by-products during the past Ethiopian fiscal year.

Asrat Tera, Director General of the Institute, said the revenue growth was driven by sustained efforts to boost livestock production and improve earnings from the sector.

 According to him, these efforts include enhancing animal breeds, training skilled professionals, and ensuring product quality.

 Ethiopia currently exports 21 types of offal including liver, heart, kidney, and tongue in addition to meat, Asrat noted.

 He also emphasized that over 22,620 tons of animal products were exported last fiscal year, marking a 53 percent increase compared to the previous year.

 Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates remain the primary markets for Ethiopian meat and by-products, he said, further elaborating that honey and beeswax were exported to countries such as Japan, Germany, and the United States.

 The ongoing initiatives are focused on maintaining product quality, improving animal care, and expanding market access, he emphasized, adding that 1.97 million improved calves were born through artificial insemination programs during the concluded year.