Over 57 Billion Birr Manufacturing Deals Finalized at ‘Made in Ethiopia’ Expo

Addis ababa: More than 57 billion Birr worth of marketing arrangements were made at the 4th 'Made in Ethiopia' Expo 2026 held at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) early last week, according to Industry Minister Melaku Alebel.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the closing ceremony of the expo was held at the end of the week in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh and senior government officials. Speaking during the occasion, the industry minister emphasized that Ethiopia's self-sufficiency is crucial for the nation's survival and sovereignty. He highlighted the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence for productivity and innovation as a key to the future.More than 350 industries participated across all five sectors, including start-ups to foster encouragement. Twenty start-ups showcased their products at the expo. Additionally, 22 industries presented innovative products, and over 12 thousand marketing interactions were conducted between manufacturers.Agreements worth over 57 billion Birr were made between 16 government institutions and manufacturing industries. The expo was described as a reflection of the government's focus on developing the manufacturing sector. The Minister further stated that the event underscored the need for Ethiopian manufacturers to enter African markets, leading to a decision to improve financial access for participants in the sector.