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Showcase your latest innovations at the most influential event of the year

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Event dates

Event Date
28 - 31 JAN,2027
Venue
Addis International Convention Center
Show timing
Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, : 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Show summary

Exhibitors – 54
Forum & conference – 3
Visitors – 4000+
Speakers – 5
Delegates – 20
Countries represented – 3

Exhibiting Inquiries

Local Companies:
projectofficer.fi@pranaevents.net | +251913356709
International companies:
isales@pranaevents.net | +251929308366
Visitor and Marketing inquiries
marketing@pranevents.net
+251929308363
Partnership
Nebeyu@fair-team.co
+251929308366

About FINTEX

FINTEX is Ethiopia’s only and largest international exhibition dedicated to the Furniture, Interior, and Finishing industries. As the premier B2B, B2G, and B2C platform in the region, FINTEX brings together leading manufacturers, importers, exporters, suppliers, and service providers under one roof creating unparalleled opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration.

Building on the remarkable success of FINTEX 2026 held in January 2026 at the Addis International Convention Center, the upcoming FINTEX 2027 will offer an even more dynamic environment for exhibitors to:

  • Showcase cutting-edge products, smart-home technologies, and sustainable innovations to a highly targeted regional and international audience.
  • Engage directly with key decision-makers from government ministries, major private companies, and high-net-worth individual buyers.
  • Scale market presence and secure strategic partnerships within Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding finishing and interior design sectors.
  • Secure high-quality business leads while exploring new investment pathways and export opportunities created by recent economic reforms.
  • Drive the continued modernization of the national industry, positioning your brand at the forefront of Ethiopia’s urban development boom.

Join FINTEX 2027 and be part of Ethiopia’s most influential business platform where creativity meets opportunity and industry leaders shape the future together.

About Ethiopia

Economy
Population
The sector
Products
Trade agreements 

Economy

  • Over the past 15 years, Ethiopia’s economy has been among the fastest growing in the world, maintaining a high average annual growth rate. (WB)
  • Ethiopia is currently the 6th largest economy in Africa and the 2nd largest in East and Central Africa. (IMF/WB 2026)
  • Despite global shocks and past conflict, the economy is projected to grow by 9.2% in 2026, making it the fastest-growing economy on the continent this year. (IMF)
  • Following major 2024 reforms including floating the Birr inflation has abated to single digits (9.7%) as of late 2025. (UNDP/IMF)
  • Ethiopia aims to achieve middle-income status by 2025 (MoF)
  • The government is actively implementing the 10-year Perspective Development Plan (2021–2030), focusing on home-grown economic reforms and private sector-led growth. (GCS)

Population

  • 138.9 Million+ estimated Ethiopian population, maintaining a high annual growth rate of 2.53%. (WB/UN 2026)
  • 2nd largest population in Africa.
  • 10th largest population in the world.

Opportunities

The furniture industry is quickly growing and is expected to continue holding more than 60% of the global furniture market by 2028. Some of the key challenges faced by the domestic furniture market include lack of diversity in design, high production costs and low margins. There is a need for domestic players to focus on innovation and new marketing strategies to expand their business footprint.

Be part of East Africa’s leading furniture, interior design and finishing trade fair and find out more about the new trends/technology in the sector and build long lasting valuable business relationships at Fintex!

Products

In 2025, Ethiopia’s imports of furniture-related products under HS Chapter 94 continued to rise, reaching an estimated total exceeding USD 215 million. China remains the dominant trade partner, accounting for over USD 135 million of these imports. The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have solidified their positions as the next largest exporters to Ethiopia in this category, reflecting shifting trade dynamics and increased demand for high-end finishing materials and modern office solutions.

Trade agreements

  • Ethiopia is one of the 43 countries that ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
  • Ethiopia is member of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
  • Ethiopia has signed Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with 30 countries and double taxation Avoidance Treaties (DTTs) with12 countries
  • Ethiopia is using the opportunity of Generalized System Preferences (GSP),

Organizers

Partner Events

Eales

Diamond Sponsor

Institutional Partners

Fintex Expo Ethiopia

International Partners

Media Partners

Member of

Registration Partner

Official Hotel Partners

Ramada

Official Airline Partner

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