14
years active in Ethiopia (since 2012)
EUROPEAN CHAMBER IN ETHIOPIA · SINCE 2012
The strongest voice for European investors.
EuroCham, formerly EUBFE, has been active since 2012. Our mission is to support Ethiopia’s ambition to become one of Africa’s most attractive business destinations — by connecting businesses, sharing reliable information, and keeping a steady dialogue with government.
Business pulse
BUSINESS PULSE
- REGULATIONEthiopian Customs Tariff Book: English Version (opens in a new tab)
- ECONOMYEUD Economic and Trade Update February–June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- MARKET“Ethiopia Now Africa’s Second Largest FDI Recipient,” NBE Governor (opens in a new tab)
- INVESTMENTInvest in Ethiopia Deal Book 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- POLICYPublic–Private Dialogue on Ethiopia’s Investment Reforms (opens in a new tab)
- COMPLIANCEEUDR Postponement Extends Deadline to 2026 (opens in a new tab)
WHAT EUROCHAM DOES
Dialogue, networking and information.
Established in 2012 and registered in 2017 as a Foreign Investors Association, EuroCham is led by a board of ten from the EU business community. Open a service to see how members take part.
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DOING BUSINESS IN ETHIOPIA
The operating environment. From the Chamber’s library.
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Use EuroCham’s investment-focused resources and investor support to understand the operating environment — from the latest FDI picture to ready-to-pitch projects.
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RESOURCES · LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Reports, guides & briefs, ready to read.
The newest additions to the EuroCham resource library, from tariff books to trade updates and investment deal books.
Deal bookInvest in Ethiopia Deal Book 2026Investment opportunities in Ethiopia, gathered in one deal book for 2026.Invest in Ethiopia · 2026Apr 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)GuideEthiopian Customs Tariff Book: English VersionCustoms · Tariff bookSep 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)Trade updateEUD Economic and Trade Update February–June 2026EU Delegation · Feb–Jun 2026Jul 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)ForumEthiopia Delivers Forum | June 23, 2026Ethiopia DeliversJun 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)BriefEUDR Postponement Extends Deadline to 2026, but Compliance Expectations RemainEU deforestation reg.Mar 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)StudyIMF – Ethiopia’s Tax System: Structure, Performance & BenchmarkingIMF · Tax systemAug 2, 2025 (opens in a new tab)View more resourcesBrowse the full EuroCham library (opens in a new tab)
EVENTS
Events that connect Europe & Ethiopia.
Forums, dialogues and networking moments where European and Ethiopian business meet, connect and build partnerships.
BUSINESS FORUM30 APR 2026BUSINESS FORUMEuroCham Welcomes Investors Ahead of the EU-Ethiopia Business ForumView event (opens in a new tab)The EU and Ethiopia, in numbers.
With more than €4.1 billion in trade in 2016, the EU was Ethiopia’s second-largest trade partner. EU investment from 1992–2014 exceeded €2 billion.
10
board members representing the EU business community
300
EU companies operating in Ethiopia (approx.)
200k+
jobs supported by EU companies in Ethiopia
NEWS · FROM THE CHAMBER
The latest news from EuroCham.
Headlines on investment, policy and the EU–Ethiopia business relationship.
MARKETTOP STORY30JUNMARKET · 2026“Ethiopia Now Africa’s Second Largest FDI Recipient,” NBE GovernorThe National Bank of Ethiopia’s Governor on Ethiopia’s rise to second place for foreign direct investment in Africa.Read the story (opens in a new tab)30APREUROCHAM · 2026EuroCham Welcomes Investors Ahead of the EU-Ethiopia Business ForumRead (opens in a new tab)
30APRMARKET · 2026EuroCham Joins EU–Ethiopia Business Forum as Investment Partnerships and Reforms Move ForwardRead (opens in a new tab)
13MARPOLICY · 2026EuroCham Participates in Public–Private Dialogue on Ethiopia’s Investment ReformsRead (opens in a new tab)
01FEBEUROCHAM · 2026EuroCham Launches a New Office and FDI Incubation CenterRead (opens in a new tab)USEFUL LINKS
Your shortcuts to doing business here.
Ministries, EU institutions, business associations and tender portals, gathered in one directory.
- 11 LINKSGovernment & regulatorsMinistries, the Investment Commission and the revenue and customs authority.Ethiopian Investment CommissionMinistry of TradeSee all 11 Government & regulators links (opens in a new tab)
- 9 LINKSEU institutionsThe EU Delegation, European Commission and the EU export helpdesk.EU Delegation to EthiopiaEU Export HelpdeskSee all 9 EU institutions links (opens in a new tab)
- 6 LINKSBusiness associationsChambers and sector bodies for coffee, leather, horticulture and tourism.Addis Ababa Chamber of CommerceEthiopian Coffee Exporters Assoc.See all 6 Business associations links (opens in a new tab)
- 3 LINKSTendersWhere to find ongoing public, UN and EU procurement opportunities.EthioTenderUN Global MarketplaceSee all 3 Tenders links (opens in a new tab)
- 4 LINKSCulture in AddisEuropean cultural institutes and venues for life beyond business.Goethe-InstitutL'Alliance Ethio-FrançaiseSee all 4 Culture in Addis links (opens in a new tab)
CAREERS · NOW HIRING
Build your career with Europe in Ethiopia.
The latest openings at EuroCham and its member companies.
View all openings (opens in a new tab)- FULL-TIMENEWPolicy & Advocacy OfficerEuroCham Ethiopia · Addis Ababa · Posted 2 days ago (opens in a new tab)
- FULL-TIMENEWBusiness Development ManagerMember company · Manufacturing · Addis Ababa · Posted 5 days ago (opens in a new tab)
- INTERNSHIPEvents & Communications InternEuroCham Ethiopia · Addis Ababa · Hybrid · Posted 1 week ago (opens in a new tab)
- CONTRACTFinance & Compliance SpecialistMember company · Agribusiness · Hawassa · Posted 2 weeks ago (opens in a new tab)
- Sample listings for the design — connect to the live careers feed.
MEMBERSHIP
How deep do you want to weave in?
Six ways to join, from staying informed to a voting seat on the Board. Drag the slider or pick a strand to find your fit.
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€1,000For agencies outside Ethiopia representing EU/EFTA companies, and Ethiopian firms with strong EU ties in finance, consultancy, trade or investment. Opens policy consultation, co-hosting and logo placement.
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A European business network, backed by trusted partners.
The partners published on eurochamethiopia.eu include the European Union, the EBO Worldwide Network, the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Revenues, the Customs Commission and the Ministry of Health.
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