Ethiopia Aligns Import Pricing Rules

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The National Bank of Ethiopia has directed commercial banks to apply import price references issued by the Ethiopian Customs Commission when opening letters of credit and processing import-related foreign exchange requests, effective January 27, 2026. The central bank said the move aims to reduce valuation discrepancies, align banking and customs practices, and strengthen balance-of-payments data following Ethiopia’s shift to a market-based foreign exchange system.