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Excavators dealers in Ethiopia

There are 2 dealers of excavators in Ethiopia, with branches in Addis Ababa: Betret International and JAB Engineering. Last checked October 2026.

JAB Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1 branch
Shantui
Betret International
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1 branch
LiuGong

Country guide

Buying excavators in Ethiopia

Main demand fromConstructionFarmingMining

Ethiopia has Africa's second-largest population, and roads, housing, industrial parks and dams such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam drive heavy equipment demand.

Currency
Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Main ports
None (landlocked)
Drives on the
Right
Languages
Amharic; English widely used in business

Importing and registering, in brief

  1. Routes in

    Ethiopia is landlocked. Almost all equipment comes through the port of Djibouti, then by the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway or by road.

  2. Customs

    Clearance is through the Ethiopian Customs Commission. Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.

  3. Foreign currency

    Importers pay through a local bank, which handles the foreign currency.

  4. Registering for road use

    Machines used on public roads are registered with the regional transport bureau where the owner is based.

General guidance only. Confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.

Read the full Ethiopia guide