A New Chapter in U.S.-Ethiopia Business Relations
USITEC was founded in 2025 by business leaders from both sides of the Atlantic who shared a vision of a new era of business expansion, exchange, and commercial cooperation between emerging decision makers, budding political, and budding Econ. The Coalbed ensures that expansion and investment flow smoothly across the market. We are more than a trade association—we are builders of bridges that tie the US and Ethiopia together in a common path for navigations of Africa's most promising economies.
100+ Years of Shared Ambition
The United States established official diplomatic relations in 1903, seeing Ethiopia's unique status partners on the continent. Over the last century, cooperation has deepened across education, infrastructure, health, and economic development.
Today, we're starting a new chapter-focused on trade, investment, partnerships. USITEC is the institutional platform that assures businesses from both nations can thrive in partnership.
Ethiopia- Emerging Economic Hub of Africa
Ethiopia is of the fastest of Africa and is building a new tax regime integration and investment.
Scale & Demographics
Over 120 million people, with one among one of the continent's largest consumer and labor markets.
Reform Momentum
The liberalization of finance, logistics, and Investment services has opened doors for global investors.
Strategic Position
Ethiopia is a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with access to East and Central African markets.
Priority Sectors
Agriculture and agro-processing, textiles and apparel, ICT and digital services, energy and Energy, construction, and tourism.
" Ethiopia is for business–with one-stop investor services, dedicated industrial parks, and targeted incentives. Despite challenges like regulatory complexity and foreign exchange shortages, reforms are underway to build stability, predictability, and investor confidence."
Ethiopian Investment Commission