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Ethiopia industrial parks face investor strain as cheap imports bite

South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
  • Rising input costs and cheap imports squeeze manufacturers
  • Finance, labour, and fuel shortages disrupt operations

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Investors in Ethiopia’s industrial parks warn rising costs and cheap imports are pushing manufacturers to the brink.

Investors operating in Ethiopia’s industrial parks and special economic zones say mounting input costs and an influx of cheaper finished goods are placing severe strain on their businesses.

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