Analysis

Ethiopia earned USD 489.7 million from flower exports in 2024/25, up 4.2 percent, shipping about 99,700 tonnes, according to the National Bank of Ethiopia.

Gold became Ethiopia’s largest export in 2024/25, earning USD 3.48 billion from about 39 tonnes, 41.7 percent of merchandise exports, according to the National Bank of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia’s 10 largest coffee exporters in the 2024/25 fiscal year, ranked by export value using Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority data. AMG, Tracon and Hadeed lead a record year.

Ethiopia’s 10 largest insurers ranked by gross written premium for the year ended 30 June 2025, from company reports and audited statements. EIC leads, followed by Awash, Nyala, Hibret and Oromia.

Ethiopia’s 10 largest banks ranked by total assets at 30 June 2025, from each bank’s audited financial statements. CBE leads, followed by Awash, Abyssinia, Dashen and Coopbank.

Ethiopia’s 10 fastest growing private banks in 2024/25, ranked by growth in total assets and customer deposits from their audited statements. Siinqee, Hijra and Gadaa lead.

Bank deposit, cash pickup or telebirr? A plain guide to sending money to Ethiopia, how the floating birr affects what your family receives, and how to compare providers.

Profiles of Ethiopia’s major banks, from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to Awash, Abyssinia and Dashen, with size, diaspora accounts and what to know before you choose.