+251 911 225606
Lideta, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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A Promising Young Ethiopian Powerhouse

Pioneering Ethiopian
Global Trade Solutions

Melese Menber Import-Export is an Ethiopian sole proprietorship established in 2015 G.C. with a vision of global excellence. We connect Ethiopia’s finest agricultural resources with modern agro-processing, export business and international trading, transport logistics, and high-quality construction machinery imports, delivering reliable and value-driven solutions to local and global markets. Our integrated business model covers agricultural commodity sourcing and trading, agro-processing, export and international trade, logistics and transportation, and construction machinery imports. We specialize in Ethiopian sesame, pulses, oilseeds, spices, and Arabica coffee, while supporting Ethiopia’s growing demand for modern construction and agricultural machinery. Melese Menber Import-Export is a proud member of the Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors-Exporters Association (EPOSPEA), the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA), and the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (ECEA), strengthening our position within Ethiopia’s business, trading, and export community

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USD 20M+
Annual FX Earnings
40+
Permanent Staff
24,000 m²
Processing Center
2015 G.C
Est. Year (2007 E.C)

Operational Growth

Real-time performance index

Stable Growth
Member of: EPOSPEA, AACCSA & ECA
Paid-up Capital: Birr 50,000,000
Export Destination: Asia, Europe, Middle East
Flagship Brand: MBB & Affiliate
Export Revenue Growth +769% since 2016
Executive Overview

A Decade of Integrity, Scale & Global Excellence

Our company is engaged in agricultural commodity trading, agro-processing, import, and export, with a strong focus on sesame, pulses, and Ethiopian Arabica coffee with more than 40 permanent experts. The company is developing a 24,000 m² modern agro-processing hub in Gelan City, approximately 10 km from Addis Ababa. Its existing facility has a processing capacity of 120 MT/day, while the new facility will provide 12 MT/hour pulses, 8 MT/hour sesame, 15 MT/hour dry coffee, and 8 MT/hour washed coffee processing capacity. Our Competitive Advantage Unlike conventional commodity exporters, Our company is building an integrated value-addition platform that connects Ethiopian agricultural sourcing directly with modern processing and global markets. Our combination of large scale processing capacity, AI-enabled color sorting, modern technology, diversified commodity expertise, and strategic proximity to Addis Ababa enables us to deliver more consistent, higher-quality, traceable, and export-ready products. The project is designed to increase value addition at origin, improve quality, strengthen farmer to market linkages, generate employment and foreign exchange, and position Ethiopian agricultural products competitively in global markets. From Ethiopian Agriculture to Global Markets, Adding Value Through Modern Processing..

Skilled Personnel

Our team comprises advanced Masters and Bachelors degree holders in business and tech.

Banking & Trust

Formidable working relationships with leading private and commercial banks in Ethiopia.

To become a globally recognized Ethiopian brand, delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and value to customers while creating lasting benefits for our employees and stakeholders.

Our Core Values

  • 01.
    Quality We deliver excellence in every product and service.
  • 02.
    Integrity We build lasting relationships through honesty and transparency.
  • 03.
    Reliability We keep our promises and deliver with consistency.
  • 04.
    Innovation We embrace technology and better ways of doing business.
  • 05.
    Customer Focus Our customers’ success is our priority.
  • 06.
    Value Creation We turn Ethiopian resources into greater value for global markets.
Corporate Divisions

Associated Service Sectors

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Export Commodities
Agricultural Gold

Export Services

Export Services

We market and dispatch premium Ethiopian crops to global markets including Asia, Europe, and UAE, driving vital foreign exchange.

  • Arabica Coffee: Washed & Natural
  • Oilseeds: Humera Sesame, Niger, Castor
  • Pulses: Green Mung, Kabuli Chickpeas, White Pea Beans
  • Fresh Chat: Daily premium exports
Exporting to China, Israel, UAE & Far East
Import Machinery
Infrastructure Enablers

Import & Supply

Import & Supply

Supplying prime value-added goods and industrial essentials to advance East Africa's infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.

  • Equipment: JCB & Develon Excavators
  • Logistics Trucks: Sino Howo & Heavy Machinery
  • Industrial Inputs: Plastic, Paint, Tires, Paper
  • Consumer Goods: Electronics, stationery
Supplying Top-Tier Global Industrial Standards
Processing Plant
Advanced Facility

Gelan Processing Plant

Gelan Processing

Our cleaning and sorting infrastructure guarantees export products meet international food safety quarantine standards.

  • Area Scale: 24,000 m² of modern yard
  • Technology: SYNMEC Cleaners & Color Sorter
  • Backups: 300 KW Heavy Power Generator
  • Weighbridge: On-site 100 MT capacity
Purity Standard Approaching 99.9%
Logistics Fleet
National Pipeline

Transport & Logistics

Transport Logistics

Ensuring consistent, safe national supply pipelines. Our fuel transport service specializes in critical logistics networks.

  • Refined Oil Cargoes: Port of Djibouti dispatch
  • Fleet: Modern GPS tracked heavy tankers
  • Scope: Multi-region delivery coordinates
  • Reliability: Timely logistics execution
Connecting Djibouti Port directly to Cities
Flour Processing
Value Add Processing

Manufacturing Unit

Manufacturing Unit

Contributing directly to national food security, our expanding processing mills produce premium, competitive wheat flour.

  • Value-Added Flours: Local market supply
  • Equipment: High-throughput milling lines
  • Quality Control: Strict health compliance check
  • Sub-Sector: High-value agribusiness output
Sustaining Local Agri-value Chains
Hospitality Operations
MFT Trading & Associates

Affiliates & Hospitality

Affiliated Sectors

MFT Trading PLC, where Ato Melese Menber holds majority shares, spearheads high-grade hospitality, logistics, livestock, and real estate.

  • Hospitality: Local accommodation and dining
  • Real Estate: Commercial and rental management
  • Livestock & Agro: High-value food commodity trade
  • Distribution: Fuel Stations & retail
Diversifying to Minimize Inter-operational Risks
Performance Growth

Sustained Financial Prowess

Since 2017 G.C., our local and international sales have grown by more than 15 times in total turnover. Agricultural exports remain at the heart of our business, representing an average of 86% of our revenue.

Foreign Exchange Contribution

Over the past five years,we have generated and repatriated an average of more than USD 5 million annually in export proceeds through the National Bank of Ethiopia, demonstrating our strong contribution to foreign-exchange generation and Ethiopia’s economic development. With our expanding agro-processing capacity, export operations, and international market reach, we aim to increase annual foreign-currency earnings to more than USD 20 million, supported by sustained growth in export volumes, value-added products, and global market expansion.

Sales Trend in Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Fiscal Years 2009 E.C - 2012 E.C

Audited Financials
2009 E.C 23.4M ETB Base Year
2010 E.C 74.2M ETB +217% Growth
2011 E.C 184.5M ETB +149% Growth
2012 E.C 373.8M ETB +103% Growth
Governance

Experienced Management Team

Our leadership combines certified international competencies with deep domain expertise to steer corporate development smoothly.

MM

Melese Menber

Chief Executive Officer

Founder and lead director. 12+ years directing dynamic trade operations across agriculture, machinery, real estate, and hospitality.

Business Specialization
AM

Mulu Mulat

General Manager

Directs comprehensive operations. 25+ years expertise, with 16 years leading high-yield coffee, transport, and real estate corporations.

Education Background MBA, BA in Accounting (AAU)
FK

Ferazer Kassaye

Marketing Manager

with 15+ years experience managing cross-functional business affairs for medium to large business organizations

Education Background BA in Marketing (AAU)
AG

Addis Geremew

Finance & Admin Manager

Guards corporate budgets and balances. 13+ years senior accounting lead in complex manufacturing, transit, and import-export networks.

Education Background BA in Management (AAU), IFRS Certified
YC

Yidnekachew Chalew

Human Resource & Property Admin Manager

Coordinates personnel policies and administrative standards. 12+ years experience in multi-tier NGOs and trade entities.

Education Background BA in Accounting (Africa Beza Univ)
Uplifting Ethiopia

Corporate Citizenship

"As an emerging, dynamic powerhouse, we believe our duty goes beyond revenue. Improving the cultural, financial, and educational framework of the local communities we cooperate with is a core measure of our organizational success."

Ato Melese Menber CEO & Founder
Social Responsibility

Contributing to Ethiopia's Growth

We actively coordinate resources and financial support to critical national social programs. Here are some of our primary focus points:

National Defense Funding

Providing solid financial contributions directly to the national security forces.

Rural Educational Support

Financing school building and student materials supplies in remote agricultural sourcing regions.

Renaissance Dam Bonds

Continuous financial support and bond purchasing for the construction of the GERD project.

Healthcare Response

Mobilizing funding during epidemic occurrences and national healthcare emergencies.

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Headquarters Profile

Office Address

Tsedey Bank Head Office, 17th Floor,
Lideta Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Phone Directory

+251 911 225606
+251 911 205930
+251 11 126 7893

Primary Mailbox

info@melesemenber.com.et
melesemenber@gmail.com

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