Rising coffee productivity in Ethiopia’s Jimma Zone is boosting both farmer incomes and tourism. Officials say modern farming practices, improved seedlings, and post-harvest management are increasing yields while attracting visitors eager to experience coffee culture firsthand. The trend complements national gains in production and exports, with Ethiopia earning $1.6 billion from coffee in the first five months of 2025/26. Authorities say coffee tourism is emerging as a new source of economic value.

Ethiopia’s mining sector is recording strong commercial growth under ongoing macroeconomic reforms, according to Mines Minister Habtamu Tegegne. New investments include a 10 billion Birr ceramic factory in North Shewa, financed by Chinese investors and nearing completion. The facility will source most inputs locally, substitute ceramic imports, support construction supply chains, and generate exportable surplus, highlighting rising foreign investment and expanding domestic mineral-based manufacturing capacity.

SHACMAN sees strong growth potential in Ethiopia as new energy solutions reshape the transport and logistics sector. Company officials said electric and alternative-fuel vehicles could improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and support cleaner transport. With over 15 years of local operations, SHACMAN plans to expand investment in green vehicles, aligning with Ethiopia’s clean energy focus and demand for modern logistics infrastructure.

Ethiopia is recorded strong commercial progress in tea development under the Green Legacy Program, according to Abiy Ahmed. Early gains in tea planting highlight opportunities to expand agro-processing and private sector investment. Officials say scaling value addition could boost export earnings while meeting rising domestic demand. The initiative supports diversification within Ethiopia’s agricultural economy and positions tea as a growing contributor to trade, processing industries, and long-term agribusiness growth.

Ethiopia’s shift to digital trading systems is delivering measurable commercial gains, according to Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kasahun Goffe. Export contracts and licensing have moved fully online, while platforms such as Zemen Gebeya recorded over 53 million Birr in teff transactions within one month. Digital reforms in livestock markets have reduced intermediaries and lifted export revenues, with livestock exports generating more than $30M in the current fiscal year.

The Ethio–Djibouti Railway is playing a central role in Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen national logistics and commercial supply chains. Ongoing upgrades linked to the railway include expanded dry ports, improved warehouse capacity, and better highway connections to support freight movement. Officials say the corridor is critical for reducing transport costs, easing cargo bottlenecks, and improving reliability for importers and exporters as Ethiopia scales up trade and industrial activity.