Import and export of goods with Ethiopia — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. Settlements in USD, CISG not ratified
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Ethiopian partner
Import goods from Ethiopia with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.
Export goods to Ethiopia with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.
A services agreement with companies from Ethiopia.
A services contract for clients in Ethiopia.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Ethiopia has not joined the CISG. It is the world's largest landlocked country — all imports pass through the port of Djibouti. Factor in additional transit costs.
no CISG · landlockedEthiopia is the birthplace of arabica coffee and one of the world's largest producers. Importing coffee requires a phytosanitary certificate and an ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange) certificate.
Coffee · ECX exchangeThe ETB (Ethiopian birr) is not freely convertible. International contracts are settled in USD. SWIFT via CBE (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia), Awash Bank.
USD · ETB domesticallyA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set by the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract number (UNK) is registered.
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
Ethiopia is Africa's largest landlocked country (population of about 125 million). It is a fast-developing nation and one of the continent's growth leaders.
All imports pass through the port of Djibouti. From Black Sea ports via the Suez Canal to Djibouti takes 18–22 days, followed by 4–8 days by rail or road to Addis Ababa.
Arabica coffee is exported through the ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange). Coffee deals are subject to special certification requirements.
TIN via ERCA. CISG is not ratified — specify the governing law explicitly. Arbitration at the ICAC under the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recommended.