Ethiopia

Based on import data analysed by the ceauto team, there were 4665 new light vehicles imported into Ethiopia in 2025.

Ethiopia has taken another concrete step toward industrial self-reliance as a local car assembly plant in Jigjiga City officially begins assembling Jetour vehicles for the domestic market.

Russian automotive companies are exploring a market entry into Ethiopia.

EKA Mobility, an Indian electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has agreed with Ethiopia's Kerchanshe Trading PLC to establish distribution, assembly, and after-sales operations in the country, targeting markets in East Africa.

Based on import data analysed by the ceauto team, there were 953 new light vehicles imported into Ethiopia in 1Q 2025.

Based on import data analysed by the ceauto team, there were 2800 new light vehicles imported into Ethiopia in 2024.

Last week, the first car assembly plant, which cost 250 million Birr, was inaugurated in Jigjiga, Somali Region of Ethiopia.