UAE: Demand grows for Ethiopian produce
Non-oil trade between Dubai and Ethiopia in 2014 was valued at just over $470 million which is an increase of 6% over the previous year.
Over 30 business representatives, led by Shisema Gebresilassie, Head of the Addis Ababa City Government Trade and Industry Development Bureau and Getachew Regasa, Secretary General, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, recently met with representatives of the private sector in Dubai. They were hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (DCCI).
It was suggested that UAE could benefit from Ethiopia’s agricultural and organic products in addition to expanding halal food investments. Ethiopia is a big beef exporter to the Gulf states.
Besides seeing Dubai as a major gateway to other markets, the Ethiopians were asked to take advantage of the UAE’s expertise in developing different economic sectors in light of the enormous investment opportunities, growing economic development and the peace and stability Ethiopia enjoyed.
Ethiopia’s exports to the UAE include meat, dried beans, vegetables and flowers.
Source: geeskaafrika.com
