Import from China to Ethiopia with a team on your side
Ethiopia has a large and growing market, and its link to the Djibouti port by rail makes importing more predictable than it used to be.
- Main ports
- Via Djibouti
- Air cargo
- Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
- Sea transit
- 20 to 28 days to Djibouti, then rail or road
- Currency
- ETB
- Customs
- Ethiopian Customs Commission
- Product rules to check
- Ethiopian Conformity Assessment requirements
What businesses in Ethiopia buy with us
- Construction materials
- Industrial machinery parts
- Textile inputs
- Electronics
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Ethiopia.
Typical project timeline to Ethiopia
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to Ethiopia20 to 28 days to Djibouti, then rail or road
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into Ethiopia
Djibouti corridor
The Addis Ababa to Djibouti railway carries a large share of imports.
Plan payments early
Arrange foreign currency with your bank before confirming the order.
Machinery parts
We source parts to specification and inspect before loading.
Questions from Ethiopia
How long to Addis Ababa?
Usually four to six weeks.
Can you source factory equipment?
Yes, if it is not on our excluded list.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com