Russia-Ethiopia trade more than doubled in six months, reaching $191.2 million. Coffee exports from Ethiopia drove the growth, signaling stronger economic ties. Both countries plan further collaboration, including online conferences and potential Russian exports of agricultural products.
Trade between Russia and Ethiopia has more than doubled in the first six months of 2025, reaching $191.2 million. The main driver of this growth was Ethiopian exports, particularly coffee, reflecting stronger economic ties between the two nations.
Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov and Ethiopian Minister Kassahun Gofe Balami discussed ways to expand their partnership, including preparations for the intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific-technical cooperation scheduled for November. They also explored online conferences to share information on in-demand goods and services.
Russia offered to supply grain, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery to Ethiopia, while extending an invitation for Ethiopian officials to visit Russia. This growing cooperation highlights the potential for further strengthening bilateral trade and economic collaboration in the coming months.
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