For the first time in its history, Ethiopia has introduced vegetable products to the European market, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that a shipment of vegetable products has been successfully exported to Europe, a development that could open new opportunities for Ethiopia in the global agricultural trade.
The shipment, carried out by Ethio Veg Fru, a private limited liability company, consisted of sugar snap peas and mangetout peas, two popular vegetable varieties.
The vegetables were exported to the Netherlands, a key European hub for agricultural imports.
The Ministry further stated that 12 tons of these vegetable products were transported in a container equipped with modern refrigeration technology, ensuring the produce’s freshness during its journey.
The shipment first traveled to the Port of Djibouti, before being shipped to the Netherlands, with the entire process taking 23 days.
This historic event highlights Ethiopia’s growing efforts to diversify its agricultural exports. Traditionally, coffee, flowers, and other agricultural products have dominated the country’s exports to Europe.
European countries currently account for 30 percent of Ethiopia’s total foreign trade, making the continent a critical market for Ethiopian products.
Currently, Ethiopia is exporting its vegetables to neighbouring and Middle East countries.
In addition to the vegetable export, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Relations reported that Ethiopia generated over $1.5 billion in export revenue in the past three months.
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