PM Abiy Launches 4th ‘Made in Ethiopia’ Expo, Highlights Industrial Expansion

Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the 4th “Made in Ethiopia” Expo today, emphasizing the country’s ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen its manufacturing sector as a central pillar of economic transformation.

The Prime Minister underscored that the program has already delivered significant results across key industrial and economic indicators.

According to official figures presented at the event, manufacturing input supply has increased from approximately 9 million to over 15 million tons annually.

 

More than 3.4 GW of electricity has been supplied to new industrial investments, it was noted.

Financing for the sector has also surged from 8.1 billion Birr to over 50 billion Birr for SMEs, and to more than 262 billion Birr for large industries.

In addition, over 2.28 billion USD in foreign currency has been allocated to the sector.

Industrial performance indicators showed further improvement, with production capacity utilization rising from 47% to 67%, while manufacturing growth increased from 4.8% to 10.7%, with additional expansion expected.

Import substitution efforts have generated savings of up to 4.85 billion US dollars, while export performance continues to strengthen.

 

The government also reported that more than 2,800 investments have been attracted, creating approximately 1.4 million jobs.

The “Made in Ethiopia” Expo has grown into a key national platform that connects industries, attracts investment, and showcases domestic innovation.

 This year’s edition features hundreds of exhibitors and draws tens of thousands of visitors.

 

Officials say the launch reflects Ethiopia’s accelerating industrial transformation, with manufacturing increasingly positioned at the center of economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness.