Russian automakers KamAZ, GAZ, and UAZ are actively preparing to enter the Ethiopian market, according to Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin.
According to the diplomat, negotiations on localizing the production of Russian vehicles in the country are proceeding substantively, taking into account the specifics of local regulations. The Ethiopian government only allows the import of electric and natural gas vehicles, which forces Russian companies to adjust their proposals. In this regard, the organization of assembly of natural gas vehicles seems to be the most promising direction – KamAZ and GAZ have strong positions here.
Terekhin noted that Russian manufacturers, including UAZ, are completing a feasibility study to offer a competitive product to the market. The diplomat emphasized that time plays a key role, and efforts are now being made to ensure that the assembly lines of Russian companies are among the first to launch in Ethiopia in the new segment.
An important incentive for promoting projects was the decision of the Ethiopian government in October 2025 to abolish tax burdens on vehicles running on natural gas. This creates a unique window of opportunity, especially given the limited ability of competitors to fully meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly and economical transport in the country.
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