By Dawan Africa - Reporter
Ethiopia, 20 November 2025- Trade relations between Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia have recorded significant growth in recent years, despite the continued imbalance in the trade ledger between the two countries.
Speaking at the Ethiopia–Saudi Business Forum, Ambassador Dewano Kedir, Director-General for Middle East, Asia, and Pacific Affairs at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the notable rise in bilateral trade since 2015.
According to the Ambassador, Ethiopian exports to Saudi Arabia have nearly doubled over the past decade — increasing from $197 million in 2015 to $406 million in 2024.
Meanwhile, Saudi exports to Ethiopia rose from $486 million to $912 million during the same period, reflecting expanding commercial activity on both sides.
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Ambassador Kedir praised the vital role played by the Ethiopia–Saudi Business Council in strengthening economic and investment ties.
He noted the growing confidence of Saudi investors in the Ethiopian economy, with more than 200 Saudi companies currently operating in Ethiopia and 270 active investment projects underway.
He also revealed that over one million Ethiopian workers are employed in Saudi Arabia, adding that discussions are ongoing to deploy an additional 400,000 Ethiopian workers this year under a new labor cooperation agreement — a step expected to further deepen the human and economic links between the two nations.
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