Why and what to consider in Ethiopia

Located in the Greater Horn of Africa, a geographical priority of Switzerland's Sub-Saharan Africa Strategy 2021-2024, Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous nation, is an important trading partner for Switzerland in the region. Ethiopia with its capital Adis Ababa, an aviation hub on the continent, is an attractive country for the pharmaceutical and machinery markets and most suitable place for export. Our fact sheet gives you an overview of the market and its challenges and opportunities for Swiss SMEs.