Africa Risk Control (ARC) has released new insights into how sector opportunities in Ethiopia are shifting due to political, economic, and security pressures. The organization reports that while long-term potential remains strong, sectors face differing levels of exposure as the country moves toward 2026.
According to ARC’s latest risk advisory report entitled, Ethiopia Country Risk Profile 2026, manufacturing continues to struggle with FX-driven import delays, affecting machinery, spare parts, and raw materials. These challenges could constrain output and raise production costs.
Agribusiness remains a major opportunity, but is increasingly affected by transport volatility, community-level tensions, and climate-related disruptions. ARC warns that district-level instability may weaken supply-chain resilience.
In contrast, digital services and ICT sectors show resilience, supported by urban demand and government interest. However, ARC notes potential regulatory uncertainties that require monitoring.
Energy and construction projects face risks linked to land access, local engagement, and shifting governance priorities. ARC in its Ethiopia Country Risk Profile 2026 concludes that sector strategies for 2026 must incorporate both national reforms and micro-level realities affecting operations.