World-Class Grandeur Ceramic Positions Ethiopia to Compete in Global Markets

Addis ababa: The world-class grandeur ceramic factory inaugurated today positions Ethiopia to compete in global markets, marking a major milestone in the country's industrial transformation, according to Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, together with high-level government officials, inaugurated the factory located in Mojo City.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the facility is a world-class ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing plant spanning 300,000 square meters, completed in just nine months from land preparation to full commissioning. Already in active production of 60x60 ceramic tiles, the factory is expected to expand within the next two months to manufacture 80x80, 60x120, 70x140, and 80x160 tile formats, alongside porcelain tiles produced to European quality standards.With an investment exceeding 2 billion Birr, the facility marks a major milestone in Ethiopia's industrial transformation. Approximately 80 percent of the factory's raw materials are sourced locally from w ithin a 100-kilometer radius, creating a fully integrated and community-rooted supply chain.The ceramic factory not only reduces imports but also positions Ethiopia to compete in global markets. The Office of the Prime Minister concluded by stating that Ethiopia has saved more than 4.85 billion USD in foreign exchange through import substitution within just nine months.