Ethiopia

Due to its extremely low electricity production, poor water equity and insufficient food availability, Ethiopia is at the bottom in the global Environmental Sustainability Index. Moreover, the country lacks coping mechanisms, and climate change is…

The economic shock of COVID-19 led to a sharp slowdown in the rate of growth in retail volume sales of snacks during 2020, and this sluggish performance will persist into 2021. Ice cream and confectionery bore the brunt of the downturn, but retail…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

Ethiopia’s political landscape has experienced instability, whilst economic freedom remains constricted. In the long run, the economy is expected to outperform regional peers, partly supported by greater foreign investment, although high inflation is…

The number of households is set to soar in Ethiopia through to 2040, with single person households and couples without children growing at the fastest pace. Despite rapid economic development, per household disposable income levels are forecast to…

Limited by high poverty rates and low educational attainment, Ethiopia ranks among the bottom third of countries globally in many business environment indexes. Weak infrastructure, a government owned financial services sector, and lack of skilled…

Ethiopian economic growth slowed down considerably in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Pandemic-containment measures triggered high inflation, and increased income inequality and poverty, thus subduing not only corporate…

Digitisation of supply and production chains, rising e-commerce, production localisation and sustainability pressures will shape the future of the industrial sector. Growth in global production value is forecast to grow to reach USD268 trillion in…

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

The Dire Dawa in Ethiopia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Addis Ababa in Ethiopia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

The economy will slow in 2020. Ethiopia is highly exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-related shock through the large contribution of air transportation to exports. Flower exports to Europe have also declined significantly. Finally, the…

Addis Ababa and Mekele are set to remain the most economically flourishing cities. As the country’s economic and financial hub, Addis Ababa will remain the country’s largest consumer market. Meanwhile, Mekele, thanks to collaboration with China on…

Consumer income and expenditure growth is anticipated to remain strong in the long term. The growth is, in part, associated with rapidly growing employment opportunities in urban areas and, therefore, declining high self-employment rates. In…

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Ethiopia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Ethiopia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Ethiopia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for tissue and hygiene in Ethiopia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

Middle East and Africa ranks the lowest in terms of internet penetration. However, with the affordability of smartphones and increasing investment in ICT, the region is the fastest growing in terms of internet users. Gulf countries outstand with…

Strong positive natural change will drive swift population growth in Ethiopia up to 2040. Despite a rapid rise in older age groups and the median age, the country will remain young with nearly 60% of the population being under 30 years old. Some…