Ethiopia project quick facts
A short reference for planning a profile order to Ethiopia. Confirm current routes and import documents with your freight forwarder before shipment.
| Main entry route | Landlocked: cargo usually arrives at the Port of Djibouti and continues by the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway or by road |
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| Climate & site notes | Highland climate in Addis Ababa (about 2,300 m) with a main rainy season from June to September; hotter lowlands elsewhere |
| Business language | Amharic; English widely used in business |
| Typical demand | Window, door, curtain wall and shop-front profiles for offices, hotels, apartments and mixed-use buildings |
| Manufacturer | MT Flying, Foshan, China: founded 2010, 30+ extrusion lines, 150,000+ tons annual capacity and a 200,000+ m² production base |
| Certification & testing | ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate No. 49224Q0576R0M (IAFI, valid to December 2027) covering aluminum profile and aluminum window and door production; SGS report CANPC25014363501 (June 2025): 6063-T5 profile sample passed EU RoHS testing. See certificates |
| Sample catalogue | 9 reference sections (shown below) |
Aluminum profiles for Ethiopian construction
Addis Ababa has seen sustained building activity, with office towers, hotels, condominiums and mixed-use developments. Aluminum is widely used for windows, doors, shop fronts and glass façades, and much of the fabrication is done by local workshops working from imported profiles.
Buyers usually need a dependable set of window and door sections plus curtain wall and shop-front profiles for commercial buildings. Send your section list or drawings and we will check our existing dies before proposing custom tooling.
Highland climate and rainy season
Addis Ababa’s elevation gives mild days, cool nights and strong sunlight, while the main rainy season brings heavy downpours. Good drainage on sliding tracks and well-specified gaskets help keep water out, and finishes should be chosen for UV exposure.
For hotels and offices where comfort and energy use matter, a thermal break aluminum profile with insulating strips and suitable double glazing is worth considering. Lowland sites face more heat, so discuss glazing and shading with the project designer.
Ethiopia aluminum profile sample catalogue
The 9 images below are the profile sections grouped for Ethiopia in the MT Flying sample catalogue. Use them to identify sections familiar to Ethiopian fabricators or to discuss an alternative.
Quote the sample number (for example “Ethiopia sample 001”) together with a section drawing when you ask for a price. The photographs are selection references only; they do not confirm wall thickness, alloy temper, finish or local certification, so the drawing and specification decide the final profile.
Recommended MT Flying systems for Ethiopia
For apartments and offices, our sliding window systems and casement windows cover most openings. Commercial buildings can add curtain wall profiles for glazed façades.
Importers can combine building profiles with interior door profiles and custom aluminum extrusions in one container to make the most of the long freight route.
Shipping aluminum profiles to Ethiopia via Djibouti
Most Ethiopia-bound cargo is discharged at the Port of Djibouti and moved inland by rail or truck. Agree the incoterm, clearing agent and inland transport before ordering, since total transit time includes both the sea leg and the corridor to Addis Ababa.
Robust packing matters on the inland journey. Ask for reinforced bundles, protective film and clear labelling by series so the cargo can be checked easily on arrival.
How to request a quotation from Ethiopia
To prepare a quotation for Ethiopia, please send:
- Section drawings or the Ethiopia sample numbers you want to match
- Length per bar, quantity per profile and the total tonnage or bar count
- Finish: powder coating colour, anodizing, wood-grain or electrophoresis, with a colour reference
- Whether you need bare profiles, profiles with accessories, or finished windows and doors
- Final destination city, port of discharge (normally Djibouti), your incoterm and clearing agent
- Any test reports, certificates or documents your project or importer requires
MT Flying will review the drawings, confirm whether an existing die can be used or a new die is needed, and return an itemised quotation with the agreed packing and shipment terms. Approve the drawings and a finish sample before production starts.
Frequently asked questions
How are aluminum profiles shipped to Addis Ababa?
Profiles are normally shipped by sea to Djibouti and then moved inland by rail or road. We quote the sea leg according to your incoterm; your forwarder or clearing agent usually manages the corridor to Ethiopia.
Do you supply curtain wall profiles for Ethiopian projects?
Yes, curtain wall profiles are part of our range. Send the façade drawings and performance requirements so we can review suitable sections.
Can you match profiles already used in Ethiopia?
Send a drawing or a clear photograph of the section end with dimensions. We will check our existing dies and propose a match or a custom die.
