Russia, Ethiopia Trades Surge Double in 2025
In an interview, Terekhin said that bilateral trade exceeded $435 million last year.
“Traditional export items are acting as growth drivers: Russia is increasing supplies of fertilizers, agricultural machinery, and energy equipment, while Ethiopia is boosting exports of coffee, flowers, and textiles,” he explained.
Coffee has become a particularly strong performer in the trade relationship. Ethiopian beans, especially from the Sidamo and Harar regions, are gaining popularity in Russia due to their distinctive flavor profiles, the ambassador noted.
“Statistics confirm growing interest: if in 2024 the volume of supplies amounted to $45.9 million, by the end of 2025 it had grown 2.6 times to reach $123.3 million. In physical terms, our imports increased from 8,300 tons to 18,300 tons,” he stated.
Beyond traditional goods, Ethiopia has opened a “green corridor” for Russian e-commerce companies, facilitating their entry into the local market. Platforms Wildberries and Russ, now merged as RWB, are customizing their offerings to meet Ethiopian demand and preparing to launch operations.
“The entry of Russian tech giants into the Ethiopian market is no longer a hypothesis but an actionable plan,” Terekhin said, noting that “the parties are in the stage of actively working out the details: the process of adapting the product assortment to the specifics of local demand and integrating technical solutions is underway.”
The ambassador added that the arrival of major Russian e-commerce players could significantly boost Ethiopia’s retail sector while creating wider opportunities for Russian IT firms across Africa.
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