Ethiopia has a population of over 110 million people and its pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $1 billion by 2025, driven by economic growth and urbanization. Currently, 65-75% of drugs in Ethiopia are imported, primarily from India, Netherlands, and Belgium. The top imported drug types are anti-infectives, central nervous system medicines, and electrolytes. Government and public spending accounts for 60% of the pharmaceutical market. The top diseases burdening Ethiopia are neglected tropical diseases, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and lower respiratory infections. The largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors in Ethiopia are included.

1. Country :Ethiopia
Naresh Jandial

2. Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a
rugged, landlocked country split by the
Great Rift Valley. With archaeological
finds dating back more than 3 million
years, it’s a place of ancient culture
Poulation 11.50 Cr

3. Pharmaceutical Market Size

4. Ethiopia’s domestic pharmaceutical market
could be worth over US$1 billion by 2025.
Growth is expected to be driven by a rising
middle income base and urbanisation at a rate
of 5.4% per year, which leads to greater access
to healthcare as cities have better infrastructure
and healthcare capacities.
Ethiopia Pharma Market

5.  Imports account for 65% to 75% of the Ethiopian pharmaceutical
market and are primarily sourced from India (22%), Netherlands
(20%) and Belgium (13%). Finished pharmaceutical products make
up the bulk of the imports: about 80% of all the pharmaceutical
products imported in 2019. The key products imported into
Ethiopia include:
 60% – anti-infectives
 9% – central nervous system medicines
 8% – water and acid base electrolytes
 5% – endocrine disorder and contraceptives
 Some 60% of total pharma spend in Ethiopia is public and social
sector related, making the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply
Agency (EPSA) the single most powerful buyer in the country.
Key products purchased in the public and social sector are
antivirals and antibacterials.

6. 1.Neglected tropical diseases
2. Malaria
3. HIV/AIDS
4. Rotaviral Diarrhea
5. Hepatitis
6.Peptic Ulcer Disease
7.Tuberculosis
8.Lower Respiratory Infections
9.Esophegeal Cancer
10.Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Top 10 Diseases Ethopia

7. Top 20 Medicines by Value and their
prices
Molecule Name Total Order Value ($)
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel 26719362585.00
Levonorgestrel 666540000.00
Cephalexin 16871910.00
Abacavir 12211584.00
Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 6321965.76
Dexamethasone 4945326.18
Warfarin 3006087.90
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid 1665098.82
Sodium Chloride 1317359.04
Metronidazole 758873.45
Doxycycline 740741.70
Ciprofloxacin 704228.63
Tramadol 517600.76
Azithromycin 513567.88
Cloxacillin 460541.31
Indomethacin 458739.17
Ondansetron 390852.35
Omeprazole 361489.91
Amoxicillin 266712.67
Doxorubicin 239378.20

9.  Govt : 90
 Private :44
 The local Ethiopian pharmaceutical/healthcare
industry comprises 22 pharmaceutical and medical
suppliers and manufacturers, with 9 involved directly
in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
Govt. & Private Hospitals in Ethiopia

10. 1.ADDIS PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY PLC.
2.B. BARCOT PHARMACEUTICALS PLC. BEKER PHARMACEUTICALS.
3.C. CHEMI-PHARMA.
4.E. EAST AFRICAN PHARMACEUTICALS PLC.
5.F. FEWES PHARMACEUTICALS FACTORY.
6.L. LOUL PHARMACEUTICALS TRADING PLC.
7.PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICAL SUPPLIES IMPORT & WH.
PHARMACURE PLC.
8. R. RX AFRICA (ETHIOPIA) PLC-ETHIO-AMERICAN PHARM.
Top Pharmaceutical Distributors in
Ethopia

11. Top Five Buyers by Volume
Buyer Total Order Volume
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply
165328283
Dkt Ethiopia
92680776
Kare Pharmaceutical Plc
29018772
West Pharma Trading Plc
14443435
Dat International Trading P L C
10261900
Top 5 Buyers

12. Top Five Buyers by Order Value
Buyer Total Order Value ($)
Dkt Ethiopia
26734539090
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply
1734751594
Kare Pharmaceutical Plc
27732934.34
Micro Pharma Plc
5209725.42
Bshaw General Trading Plc
5095566.15
Top 5 Buyers