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Ethiopia’s apparel exports shift towards US as Europe’s share declines

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Ethiopia’s apparel exports are shifting towards North America, whose share rose to 61.38 per cent in January–September 2026 as Europe’s fell to 35.03 per cent.
Overall exports slipped 3.37 per cent to $250 million, but shipments to North America rose 14.98 per cent to $153.46 million.
The US remained the top destination at $143.59 million, while European demand contracted.Ethiopia’s apparel exports are shifting towards North America, whose share rose to 61.38 per cent in January–September 2026 as Europe’s fell to 35.03 per cent.
Overall exports slipped 3.37 per cent to $250 million, but shipments to North America rose 14.98 per cent to $153.46 million.
The US remained the top destination at $143.59 million, while European demand contracted.