Agricultural Commodities
Sesame seeds
Ethiopia is one of the leading sesame seed producer and exporter countries in the world. China, India and Ethiopia are the top three sesame seeds producing country in the world. While China and India are the top consumer for sesame seed, Ethiopia exports almost all of its products to the rest of the world.
Red Kidney Bean
bean is one of the most important grain legumes grown in the low lands of Ethiopia, particularly in the Rift Valley. In these areas, white pea beans are grown for export purposes as well as for domestic consumption. Haricot bean is also a principal food crop particularly in the southern and eastern parts of Ethiopia.
Green mung beans
Green mung beans are small, ovoid (sometimes cylindrical) in shape with a bright green skin. They are new and emerging crops in Ethiopia with good results. It has been said that green mung beans grown in Ethiopia have good quality and they command a prime premium on the international market.
White Pigeon Pea
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) locally called “yergib ater”.It was first introduced in Ethiopia before 18 years. it’s purpose was water and soil conservation lately it was adopted as animal feeding and humans food. Now a days it is becoming one of exportable commodity’s and only 10% is used for household consumption.