Already considered a burgeoning country for apparel and textile manufacturing, Ethiopia received a boost this week with the official opening of a new industrial park dedicated to production. The Adama Industrial Park, located about 100 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Addis Ababa, was inaugurated on Sunday. The site, situated close to the Ethio-Djibouti railway line, which is key for logistics, joins others like the flagship Hawassa Industrial Park and the Bole Lemi I Industrial Park. Antenx Textile PLC and Charter Ventures Apparel Ethiopia PLC are among the two large firms already occupying some of the buildings. The Industrial Parks Development Corporation said construction of seven industrial parks around the country are set to be completed this year, with plans to have 30 industrial parks by 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News April 03, 2026 04:26 UTC