Ethiopia Secures over 288 million USD from Horticulture Exports in Seven Months: Ministry  

Addis Ababa, February 27, 2026 (ENA) – Ethiopia has generated 288.48 million dollars from horticulture exports during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, according to Ministry of Agriculture.

The ministry convened a consultative meeting with relevant institutions as well as local and foreign investors engaged in the horticulture sector to review performance over the seven-month period.

Agriculture Minister Addisu Arega said the country earned 288.48 million dollars from the export of 160,317.79 tons of horticultural products, including flowers, fruits and vegetables. The performance represents 70.9 percent of the planned export target for the reporting period.

He noted that horticulture, alongside coffee, remains one of Ethiopia’s priority export commodities, emphasizing its strategic contribution to foreign exchange earnings.

“The government is committed to addressing bottlenecks that hinder investors and ensuring they can fully operate their farms and facilities,” the minister said.

Addisu stressed that efforts are underway to boost productivity by strengthening private sector participation and improving sector coordination. He also called on investors to utilize their allotted land effectively rather than leaving portions idle.

Participants at the discussion raised concerns related to infrastructure gaps, logistics constraints and land supply management, urging swift intervention to sustain growth momentum.

On his part, Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association Executive Director Tewodros Zewdie said the association is focusing on policy advocacy, capacity building, market linkage and promoting social and environmental sustainability within the industry.

“Our priority is to enhance the competitiveness of members and foster sustainable growth in the horticulture sector through innovative and practical services,” he said.

The review session underscored the sector’s expanding role in Ethiopia’s export portfolio and the need for coordinated action to meet annual targets.